Building Your Dream Games Room
Some of us have that one spare room or garage that can be turned into a dedicated games room. But creating a space that actually
Some of us have that one spare room or garage that can be turned into a dedicated games room. But creating a space that actually feels right takes a bit more thought than just dragging an old sofa in and hooking up a console.
If you want a nostalgic retro retreat or a modern entertainment hub, here are a few practical tips for getting the layout, lighting and overall vibe spot on.
Every great room needs a focal point. Instead of making a standard TV the default centre of attention, consider anchoring the space with something that has a bit more presence and personality.
Placing a custom arcade machine against a feature wall immediately sets the tone. It tells anyone walking in exactly what the room is for. Our hand-built custom cabinets are designed to be the exact showpiece, preloaded with over 10,000 games. You can create your own artwork or have our designers create one for you based on your ideas, making it a completely unique addition to the space.
But an arcade machine isn’t the only way to anchor a games room. A high-quality pool table or a dedicated tabletop gaming setup can work just as well. Dropping a full-size billiards table right in the middle of the floor naturally draws people in and gives everyone a central place to gather, chat and play.
Alternatively, you could make a massive display wall your main feature. If you have a great collection of retro consoles, vinyl records, or movie memorabilia, putting them on well-lit, dedicated shelving turns your hobby into a real talking point for anyone who visits.
Whichever option you go with, the goal is the same. Find the item you love most, and then arrange the layout of your room around it instead of hiding it away in a dark corner.
If there’s one thing that completely kills the gaming mood, it’s harsh overhead lighting. You want to recreate that classic arcade atmosphere without making the room feel like a cave.
Comfort is obvious, but height is what people usually get wrong when planning their room. Your seating needs to match the specific gaming station.
Low-slung sofas or dedicated floor rockers are perfect for console setups. However, if you’ve got an upright arcade machine or a coin pusher, you’ll want a couple of adjustable bar stools nearby so players can comfortably switch between sitting and standing while they play.
A games room can very quickly turn into a graveyard of tangled wires, spare controllers, and empty cases. Plan your storage early. Use hollow ottomans, floating shelves, or media units with solid doors to hide the mess. A clean, organised space keeps the eye drawn to the games themselves.
Arcade games are meant to be loud, and the heavy bass from modern consoles can travel straight through walls. If your games room is sharing a wall with a bedroom or the living room, add some soft furnishings. A thick rug, heavy curtains, or even some acoustic wall panels (which now come in brilliant geometric designs) will absorb the sound and stop you from waking the whole house during a late-night gaming session.
Nobody wants to pause a great game to trek all the way to the kitchen. Dedicating a small corner of the room to a mini-fridge and some snack storage is a massive game-changer. It keeps the energy up during long multiplayer sessions and gives the room a self-contained, “man cave” or private club feel.
A games room is the one place in the house where you can go all-out with your personal interests. Instead of boxing up your old game cartridges, action figures or comic books, put up some floating shelves and use them as decor. Framing a few vintage arcade posters or old game maps also ties the whole retro theme together nicely.
If you need any more information on our arcade machines, how they’re built, or what customisation options we offer, we’d love to hear from you. Get in touch with us here. Or view our custom classic and mega arcade machines.
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