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A family room – also referred to as a rumpus room or games room – is more casual and informal than a living room. Designed for relaxation and entertainment, it’s the go-to spot to kick back, watch TV, play music or while away hours playing a gaming console. Because it serves multiple functions, it often requires lots of storage space for the likes of DVDs, books and toys, and should be able to include everything from a comfy couch and occasional chairs to a TV, entertainment unit, desk and bookshelf.

When you're planning your home and aren't sure where to start, the right architect can help you plan the space, and a cabinet maker can work with you to build customised storage options for your family needs. Below are some tips to get you started. Have a read and start saving some ideas for your project!

What storage should I include in my family room or rumpus?


Before you start buying furniture and decorating, look at your storage needs. If you have young kids, built-in cabinets, toy boxes or chests can help store toys that would otherwise be littered across the floor or stuffed inside the couch. Families with movie buffs or gaming enthusiasts will also need cabinets that are capable of stowing and concealing small electronics like DVD players and game consoles. And, if someone is still studying in your home, an office desk with drawers or a file cabinet is a worthy investment that will encourage good work habits.

How can I decorate my rumpus room?


The family room is often tucked away from more formal areas, so use the opportunity to get creative with your furniture and decor. Key furniture items, such as your couch and entertainment unit, are best kept neutral, so they can outlast any interior updates, while armchairs, coffee tables and any storage solutions can be more offbeat. Add colourful accessories to brighten up the space, and remember you can always swap these out should you get sick of your colour scheme. Curtains, rugs, throws and pillows are an easy way to add colour, while mirrors, floor or table lamps and ceiling lights will help bounce light throughout the space. Wall-hung artwork is a temporary way to add style and character, or you could be brave and add a colourful accent wall instead. As the main living space in your home, your rumpus room should be welcoming and personality-filled, so be sure to decorate it with personal knickknacks and family photos, too.

Whether you want inspiration for planning a family room renovation or are building a designer family room from scratch, Houzz has 476,027 images from the best designers, decorators, and architects in the country, including Architect Hewson and Ceramiche Supergres. Look through family room photos in different colours and styles and when you find a family room design that inspires you, save it to an Ideabook or contact the Pro who made it happen to see what kind of design ideas they have for your home. Explore the beautiful family room ideas photo gallery and find out exactly why Houzz is the best experience for home renovation and design.
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Design ideas for a large transitional open concept family room in Melbourne with white walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, medium hardwood floors and yellow floor.
Monterey Living
By Leneeva Homes

Tracii Wearne
Design ideas for a large transitional open concept family room in Melbourne with white walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, medium hardwood floors and yellow floor.
I think it is the textures in this photo - nicola_brown

This is an example of a beach style open concept family room in Perth with grey walls and light hardwood floors.
Living Travel pavimento effetto legno colore Southgold
By Ceramiche Supergres

Pavimento versatile che unisce essenzialità contemporanea al gusto del dettaglio ricercato
This is an example of a beach style open concept family room in Perth with grey walls and light hardwood floors.
flooring is really nice, colouring and styling - heike_sassenberg

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This is an example of a mid-sized beach style enclosed family room in Other with white walls, light hardwood floors, a freestanding tv and beige floor.
Beachside Living
By Urban Trend Construction

Kath Heke Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized beach style enclosed family room in Other with white walls, light hardwood floors, a freestanding tv and beige floor.
grey sofa, cushions, tables - lindaj7

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary open concept family room in Melbourne with white walls, carpet, no fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and black floor.
Box Hill South
By Kube Constructions

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary open concept family room in Melbourne with white walls, carpet, no fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and black floor.
leather sofa, rug, floor lamp - jessica_scott65

Inspiration for a transitional family room in Melbourne with white walls, light hardwood floors, a freestanding tv and beige floor.
Property styling - High Street Windsor
By Edwina Harris Interior Design

Inspiration for a transitional family room in Melbourne with white walls, light hardwood floors, a freestanding tv and beige floor.
Black and neutrals. - helen_heaton5

This is an example of a country family room in Canberra - Queanbeyan with a music area, white walls, carpet and beige floor.
Willeroo Interior Design
By Willeroo Interior Design

This is an example of a country family room in Canberra - Queanbeyan with a music area, white walls, carpet and beige floor.
piano - lorelee_hirniak

Photo of a traditional enclosed family room in Gold Coast - Tweed with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.
Hamptons Home - Gold Coast
By Richard Parsons Constructions

Photo of a traditional enclosed family room in Gold Coast - Tweed with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.
Love the ceiling,windows and fire place with tv above - webuser_37042641818

Design ideas for a contemporary family room in Melbourne with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, no tv and brown floor.
Hawthorn East House
By Melanie Beynon Architecture & Design

https://www.melaniebeynon.com.au/ https://tomblachford.com/
Pictures - hjank

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional open concept family room in Sydney with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, a wood fireplace surround and brown floor.
Freshwater
By Endeavour Building

Lounge room with a beautiful fireplace and surrounding bookshelf and office space
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional open concept family room in Sydney with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, a wood fireplace surround and brown floor.
Windows where the book shelves are - skaprivate

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This is an example of a midcentury family room in Sydney with beige walls, no fireplace and a freestanding tv.
Living room with warm colours
By INSIDESIGN

DESIGN: Sari Munro / INSIDESIGN PHOTO: Conor Quinn
This is an example of a midcentury family room in Sydney with beige walls, no fireplace and a freestanding tv.
simple lines of the room, similar to - gaijincyn

Transitional enclosed family room in Brisbane with white walls, dark hardwood floors and a wall-mounted tv.
Dobson 2, Ascot
By SHAW Group

Joe Brosnan - Propshoot
Transitional enclosed family room in Brisbane with white walls, dark hardwood floors and a wall-mounted tv.
recessed ceiling, wall idea - teresarm38

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary family room in Melbourne with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding tv and brown floor.
West Melbourne Project
By Horizon Building Group

Marvelle Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary family room in Melbourne with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding tv and brown floor.
glass table and cabinet - huw_manson

This is an example of a modern open concept family room in Melbourne with white walls, carpet and grey floor.
Bloomfield Road, Ascot Vale
By FGR Architects

This is an example of a modern open concept family room in Melbourne with white walls, carpet and grey floor.
Too modern, but like the layout with upstairs (not glass though) - webuser_15759662

This is an example of a mid-sized modern family room in Melbourne with white walls, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.
Penthouse Apartment Collingwood
By The Urbane Property Stylist

Aspect 11
This is an example of a mid-sized modern family room in Melbourne with white walls, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.
Like the white/red/black with wood - nicola_brown

Design ideas for a contemporary enclosed family room in Melbourne with brown walls, light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace and a wood fireplace surround.
St Kilda
By Urban Angles

Design ideas for a contemporary enclosed family room in Melbourne with brown walls, light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace and a wood fireplace surround.
too dark overall, but love the rug - nicola_brown

Photo of a contemporary open concept family room in Melbourne with white walls and light hardwood floors.
Rennie Street Thornbury
By Architect Hewson

Jack Lovel Photographer
Photo of a contemporary open concept family room in Melbourne with white walls and light hardwood floors.
i like the display counter at the back - lindatang85

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Design ideas for a contemporary enclosed family room in Melbourne with white walls, carpet and grey floor.
Bespoke Oasis
By White Pebble Interiors

Design ideas for a contemporary enclosed family room in Melbourne with white walls, carpet and grey floor.
Windows - kbgoold

Design ideas for a contemporary family room in Brisbane with white walls, carpet, a wall-mounted tv and grey floor.
Wishart
By Civic Steel Homes

Design ideas for a contemporary family room in Brisbane with white walls, carpet, a wall-mounted tv and grey floor.

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