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Dream Media Rooms

November 25, 2014

By: Sarah Herron

From decked-out game rooms to lavish home theaters, get inspiration for designing the perfect place to relax or entertain.

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Contemporary Green Basement With Pool Table

From: Run My Makeover

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Basement Entertaining

The sophsticated space has a clever layout with divided areas for serving snacks, watching TV and playing games. Lighting and neutral, monotone colors makes the basement hangout open and bright.

Photo: Arch-Interiors Design Group. Inc.. From: Christopher Grubb

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Sophisticated Man Cave

With rich, wood paneled walls, the media room is masculine, yet elegant. The space features lit shelving for displaying treasured keepsakes, a bar for entertaining and comfortable leather seating.

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A Space That Works

Designer Candice Olson creates a smart his-and-her home office and media room. Along with work stations, the space features a place for meetings with a conference table centered in front of the entertainment center.

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Coastal Entertainment

HGTV Dream Home 2008 in Islamorada, Fla. features a spacious TV room oasis. The seating area was created with comfortable wicker chairs, perfect for playing video games or watching a movie after a day at the beach.

Neutral Home Theater With Blue, Starry Ceiling

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Star-Studded Theater Room

This room from Rate My Space is a movie-lovers dream with a large screen and comfortable seating under the stars.

Kids' Basement Playroom With Striped Walls, TV and White Bookcase

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Kids' Media Hideaway

This family room nook is transformed into a TV campout for kids. The small space sans the furniture is perfect for a sleepover.

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Teen Hangout

Divine Design host Candice Olson gives the teenager of the house a media room/bedroom combo. The basement multi-purpose room is designed for fun with friends.

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A Place for the Whole Family

Designer Susan Fredman creates a colorful space for everyone in the family to enjoy. The media room features a play area for young kids with a chalkboard wall and a pool table so the adults can play too. Ample seating and floor pillows provide a spot for everyone to gather around the tube.

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Wine-Lovers' Escape

This man cave is ready for entertaining with a home theater and pool table-just a few steps from the wine cellar and bar.

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Small-Space Media Room

Candice Olson transforms a small basement space into a movie theater. Dark gray walls are perfect for movie night. The white sectional, red accents and ample lighting keep the space from feeling dark and drab.

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Ultimate Home Theater

Phyllis Harbinger designs a beautiful media room with separate areas divided by theater-inspired red velvet curtains.

Blue Sitting Area With Chairs and Small Round Table

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Woman Cave

Designer Karl Bret Cathy proves media rooms aren't just for boys. Chic, feminine decor with plenty of chairs make the space ideal for gathering with girlfriends.