From board games to air hockey, new memories will be made at family game night, and there is no better way to have fun. The problem is often finding the right place to play that doesn’t interfere with the normal home routine, or where everyone can get comfortable. Whether it is a spare room transformed into a fun zone or tucked away neatly in the basement, here are some things that are a must:

• Seating: Everyone deserves a good seat, so take time to consider how many people will be in the room and the type of seating you want. Will you need a couple of big couches or individual seats? Browse Pinterest or Houzz to get ideas, or speak with your designer. In addition to cabinet design, we also offer room layout design for an additional fee.
• Surfaces: Do you enjoy card games or board games? These require large, flat surfaces like a table, but don’t forget about height. This ties back to seating. If you have chairs, a large table is best; if you are seated on a couch, a low coffee table is better. Aging adults and small children may sit more comfortably at a standard table height, whereas teenagers may like a pub-height table.
• Storage: When game time is over, it is nice to have a place to store everything until the next round. Make sure there is a storage area, like a closet or built-ins, so everything has a place of its own.
• Sufficient lighting: Strain on the eyes is no fun, so be sure to consider incorporating enough light. This can be done with recessed lights, lamps, and accent lighting.

Game time is meant to be fun for everyone, and by ensuring all the essential elements are in place, it will be a memorable night with room for a rematch or two.