At HGTV Smart Home 2026, the upstairs game room pairs color-drenched walls in Acacia Haze with lounge seating, game tables, and a large-screen TV. Skylights and surrounding windows keep the lively hangout bright and inviting.

Instead of a traditional coffee table, a leather bench anchors the seating area and provides a place for books and trays. The versatile piece can also serve as extra seating when needed.

Tucked beneath the window, a built-in bench surrounds a small table, creating a dedicated place for board games and casual hangouts.

Windows and skylights pour natural light into the upstairs game room, balancing the deeper wall color.

A lineup of baseball bats topped with balls turns sports gear into unexpected wall decor. Positioned above the built-in bench and game table, the display adds a fun nod to America’s pastime.

The game room’s biggest draw is a wall-sized sports simulator that transforms the space into an interactive play zone. From football and dodgeball to arcade-style challenges, players can step up and jump right into the action.

A skee-ball lane slides neatly into this narrow corner, turning an unused nook into an arcade-style moment. The overhead swing-arm light helps spotlight the game in style.

A deep sofa faces the TV wall, creating a comfortable place to watch the game. Hidden reclining seats make it easy to lean back and settle in.

The generous layout allows multiple activities to happen at once, whether someone is stepping up to play, watching TV from the sofa or settling in at the game table.

A dedicated computer station for operating the sports simulator sits beneath a custom palm mural that echoes the home’s coastal design inspiration.

A beverage bar stocked with popcorn, drinks and snacks keeps players fueled between rounds, while a Bleacher Report sign above gives the station a playful sports-bar vibe.

Tucked inside a closet, wooden shelves hold laundry essentials, while a convenient chute makes it easy to send clothes straight to the laundry room below.

A nearby bathroom provides a convenient place to step away and refresh between games, adding everyday practicality to the upstairs hangout.

Inside the bathroom, vertical striped tile in dark green and white brings a bold design moment to the shower.

A softly curved mirror and double sconces bring a touch of personality to the vanity, while floating wood shelves add a place for everyday essentials and simple styling.

Just beyond the game room, a softly lit hallway leads to two upstairs bedrooms. Warm wood flooring and nautical-inspired artwork continue the relaxed coastal palette through the upper level.

From the game room, the staircase leads down to the main level, where warm wood flooring and clean-lined railings carry the home’s laid-back coastal style between floors.