This is an example of a large beach style family room in Other with a game room, grey walls, carpet and no tv.

TV Room with custom beam ceiling with ship lap inlays. Big vistas are afforded by the pocketing sliding glass doors.
Design ideas for a beach style enclosed family room in Tampa with a game room, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

modern beach cottage / lantern village, dana point

Moss Yaw Design studio

modern furniture makes the family room a functional space for tv, while black paint plays with contrast and enhances the view
Photo of a small beach style enclosed family room in Orange County with a game room, black walls, light hardwood floors, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

Attic Family Room with Skylight

Orren Pickell Building Group

Inspiration for a large beach style loft-style family room in Chicago with a game room, white walls, light hardwood floors, brown floor and planked wall panelling.

LBI Beach House Lounge & Game Room

Distinctive Interior Designs

Mid-sized beach style open concept family room in New York with a game room, blue walls, porcelain floors, no fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

"Coast Awhile" Beach Home

Butter Lutz Interiors, LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized beach style enclosed family room in Austin with a game room, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Corolla • Oceanfront • Coastal LunaSEA

SAGA Realty & Construction

Photo of a mid-sized beach style enclosed family room in Other with a game room, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace and a wall-mounted tv.

Tortuga Beach House

KBG Design

by What Shanni Saw
This is an example of a mid-sized beach style open concept family room in San Francisco with a game room, blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Malibu

Barondes Morris Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style open concept family room in Los Angeles with a game room, white walls and light hardwood floors.

Beachfront

Pearson Traditional Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style loft-style family room in Portland Maine with a game room, blue walls, medium hardwood floors and a freestanding tv.

Wainscott Residence

Sandvold Blanda Architecture + Interiors LLC

Inspiration for a beach style family room in New York with a game room.

Contemporary Cape

Life Styled

Photo of a large beach style enclosed family room in Boston with a game room, grey walls, light hardwood floors and a built-in media wall.

Osterville Legacy Style Custom Home

Sleeping Dog Properties, Inc.

Inspiration for a beach style family room in Boston with a game room, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a built-in media wall and brown floor.

Cupcake Cosmos

Laurie Demetrio Interiors

Entertainment room with ping pong table.
Expansive beach style open concept family room in Chicago with a game room, grey walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, vaulted and wallpaper.

Tilt Window

Sunburst Shutters Ft. Lauderdale

Here’s a solution for tilt-in windows: These shutters showcase an outside mounted frame—mounted on the wall around the window so the windows can tilt in for cleaning.

Lullwater

Leigh Olive Mowry-Olive Interiors

Before and after
Photo of an expansive beach style family room in Atlanta with white walls, concrete floors, turquoise floor and a game room.

"Coast Awhile" Beach Home

Butter Lutz Interiors, LLC

Photo of a mid-sized beach style enclosed family room in Austin with a game room, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Home Renovations

Ryan A. Jones & Associates

Photo of a beach style open concept family room in Other with a game room, white walls, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Lake of the Woods

Glas Associates

A rec room for family time with shiplap walls and vaulted ceiling with wood accent beams. Photo by Ashley Avila Photography
Inspiration for a beach style loft-style family room in Grand Rapids with a game room, white walls, carpet, beige floor, vaulted and planked wall panelling.

Lake House Retreat

In Site Designs

Large beach style open concept family room in Other with a game room, white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Beach Style Living Design Ideas with a Game Room

The best room for gathering with your family and friends in a cosy environment is your living room or family room. You want to hang out where the lounge furniture is the most comfortable and sofas or chairs create a sense of homeliness. Filling this important space with cheap furniture is unlikely to bring you the same long-lasting comfort as a quality chaise lounge or a couch. These choices will directly affect the quality of your evenings as you wind down from the daily grind. While planning a renovation or redesign, weigh up the priorities of seating, heating, an entertainment unit and bookcases. Identify your main activity in the room and and design around that. Many beach style living rooms aren't complete without a fireplace, but if you can't accommodate that, invest in built-in or furniture that suits your home. Common trends include Danish furniture and other kinds of Scandinavian furniture. Plush sofas, recliner chairs and sofa beds will always be popular. Finally, when the big components are planned out, think about what colour scheme and decor will best suit you and your family. If needed, an interior designer can help here.

Should I include a fireplace in my living room or family room?

Depending on your climate, a fireplace might be a great way to add warmth and interest to your living space. Even if your location is warm year-round, you can always add a faux fireplace or nonfunctioning fireplace as part of your decor. There are many options to choose from, so be sure to check them out. A wood-burning fireplace gives an authentic experience, though a gas one still emits heat without the mess. A double-sided or corner unit strays from the ordinary, or you can go with a wood stove fireplace if you're looking for a piece of art. If you want a contemporary touch, veer away from the traditional wood or tile mantel by going with stone, concrete or metal instead.

What kind of built-ins should I add to my living room?

Although it might not seem glamorous, having enough storage is instrumental when it comes to keeping the room organised and practical. Built-in bookcases, shelves and cabinets are a great way to add hidden, functional storage for all the knickknacks you accumulate. Movie and gaming buffs will love a custom entertainment centre, with enough cabinets for movies, speakers and electronic accessories; you can even create a media room with a projector and lounge chairs! If you still have room to spare, include a booth for homework or craft projects.

How do I decorate my home interiors?

When it comes to decorating, neutrals are always the safe option because they look good and never go out of style. They also give any artwork you hang enough breathing space. If you do want to try out a bolder colour scheme, add colour with walls and beach style accessories. That way, if you get sick of a colour, you can quickly repaint the walls and find new knickknacks, instead of having to replace your sofas every time trends change. Popular colours include blue, green and grey, but don't be afraid to try bright colours like red or yellow, even if it's just on an accent wall. Finally, make sure there is plenty of light. Recessed or track lighting are great ways to hit every corner — better yet, add more natural light by installing additional windows or a skylight.