Last Updated on April 23, 2023 by April
If you play video games a lot, you probably spend most of your time in just one room of your house. If you are going to be in the same area of your home so much, why not make it the best part?
Cool Gamer Room Ideas
Gaming room decorations are one of the most overlooked parts of designing a game room. Simply slapping your favorite video game art pieces together likely won’t lead to a desirable aesthetic. Getting game room inspiration is very useful in giving you an idea of getting the look you want.
If you are ready to level up your gaming room setup, check out these epic video gaming room setups. You will have your ultimate gaming room decor in no time.
Purple Video Game Room
Blue and purple are really popular colors for gaming rooms. Highlight your monitor and gaming tower by strategically setting up some LED lights.
Multiple Monitor Setup for Gaming and Work
Having multiple monitors is incredibly useful not only for gaming but for getting work done as well. If you have a techy job that requires you to be on the computer at home, spruce up your rig with some functional vertical monitors.
Curved PC Gaming Setup
Rather than buying one curve display that may not be compatible with your gaming, you can buy three monitors and set them up in a curved design.
Black and White PC Gaming Setup
Nintendo Retro Gaming Room
If you have a shameless amount of video games, then it’s about time you get some shelving going on in your video game room. By placing all of your games against the wall rather than bulky furniture, you give yourself and your friends some wiggle room.
Epic Outer Space Gaming Room
Found From Reddit
If it’s your thing, you can transform your gaming area into a space station. Super fun!
Red and White PC Gaming Room
Found From Reddit
Adding a pop of color like red can add a ton of personality to your setup. If red is a bit too aggressive looking for you, try more soothing colors like blue, purple, or green.
PC Streaming Setup and Racing Station
Found From Reddit
Have a family full of gamers? If everyone in your household loves video games as much as you do, why not turn your living room into a giant gaming area?
Multiple Monitors PC Setup
Found From Reddit
Corner desks are one of the best ways to save space in a small room. If you have your gamer setup in your bedroom or share your gaming room with another person, you can conserve space with a design like this.
Minimalist PC Setup
Found From Reddit
If the whole modern techy look isn’t for you, try using wood textures to bring nature into your space. Small plant decor works well for adding greenery without losing that clean look. If you don’t have a green thumb or don’t want to be bothered with plant maintenance, opt for faux plants.
Wall Mounted PC
Found From Reddit
Mounting your PC to the wall is a unique way to show off it and all its glory. If you have a high-end PC, why not display it on the wall?
White Gaming Room With TV
Found From Reddit
White Gaming Room Battlestation
Found From Reddit
Simple colors will keep your room from becoming visually overwhelming when you have a small space to work with. This simple black-and-white look can easily be achieved with IKEA desk furniture. If this is too bland, you can dress it up with LED lights.
Console and PC Gaming Room
Found From Reddit
Backlit cabinets work wonders for showing off your favorite video game accessories. Whether you are an avid figurine collector or want to put your retro consoles on display, backlighting will bring them to life in your space.
White Star Wars Gaming Room
Found from Reddit
Using white and black as your base colors gives you a lot of wiggle room to mess with LED lighting. No matter which colors you use for your lighting, it will always look good.
Dual Monitor PC Gaming Setup
Found From Reddit
If you have a large space, you can neatly spread out all of your accessories for a simple yet impactful PC setup. You can create a minimalist look such as this one by using your lighting for function and decoration. LED lights are great for changing the mood without spending money on new decor.
His and Hers PC Gaming Room Setup
Found From Reddit
This his and hers PC setup are very affordable to recreate using desks from IKEA. While many expensive desks are out on the market, the best PC desks are simple and affordable.
Gaming Couch Setup and PC Battlestation
Found From Reddit
Black paint makes for a wonderfully moody video gaming space. This basement video gamer room is especially cozy with its lighting and dark decor.
Console, Handheld, and Controller Shelving Organization
Found From Reddit
Have a love for retro consoles? Put them on display with an RGB-lit white shelving unit. While I doubt most people have as many controllers as this person, it makes for a nice display! For the average gamer, one shelving unit should suffice.
Retro Gaming Room Setup
Whether you’re playing different games simultaneously with a group of friends or trying to race each other on a speed run, it can’t hurt to have multiple TVs.
Basement Arcade
Maybe it’s the Asian in me, but I am a huge DDR fan. If you are looking to keep yourself in shape while having fun playing a game, consider a neat basement arcade setup such as the one in this video game room.
Games & A Pub
Drinking and video games mix pretty well every once in a while if you’re looking for a few laughs. Make your friends jealous by making your gaming room extra awesome with a bar. This idea is particularly great if you have an entire basement to dedicate to games. Incorporate some of these nightclub and bar ideas as well.
Minimalist and Modern Game Room
Tight on space? Try a minimalist approach to create an impressive gaming space that is easy on the eyes. Simple video game rooms are the best option for homes with small children since it keeps clutter to a minimum. There are many small gaming accessories easy for young children to choke on, so be sure to neatly tuck those objects away.
Epic Battle Station
My favorite gaming setups have always been the ones with desks and PCs. If you’ve ever considered customizing your PC, you should DO IT.
Xbox Room
While I am not an Xbox gamer, I can appreciate good design.
Chain Chomp Cat Bed
If you want to keep your cat off your desk for at least a little while, try giving them a cozy mouth to sleep inside. This cat bed makes excellent video game room decor!
Star Wars Gaming Room Idea
Love Star Wars? If so, this will be one of your favorite PC gaming room ideas. Try lighting up your room with LED lighting to create the perfect ambiance.
Music & Gaming Studio
If you like making music and playing games, create a space like this one to accommodate all your hobbies. In one small space, this gamer is able to fit in two PCs, a keyboard, speakers, four sets of headphones, a tablet, and sound gear. It’s pretty incredible.
PC in a Desk Idea for Small Game Rooms
I’ve always wanted to make one of these, but I am way too scared I’ll mess it up. Isn’t it beautiful? This is one of my favorite small gaming room ideas.
Gamer Room Projector Setup
Big screen TV not cutting it? Try a projector. Projectors are especially useful in video game rooms that are also used as living rooms. When you are done with the projector, it is easy to store it.
Double PCs RGB Gaming Room Haven
Make your room extra cool with an outer space theme that’ll blow your friends away.
Gamer Room Idea for Multiple Gamers
Whether you have many gamers in your home or just can’t stop buying computers, you’ll probably agree that this is one of the most intense setups you’ve ever seen.
Ikea Gamer Room Design
This setup is probably the closest to the one I have at home. If you check out IKEA, then you can find tons of furniture like this on the cheap.
Gaming Accessory Organization Idea
Please keep all your accessories easy to access, then honor them with a lit-up display case.
Video Game Console Wall
If you are short on space or have household members who want you to keep your stuff to a minimum, try putting everything in one furniture piece.
Floating PC Desk Setup
This is seriously a work of art. How in the world did this person pull this off??
Small Gamer Room
Keep your colors to a minimum and choose a small desk, then only place what you use the most on it to maximize the space in your room.
Handheld and Console Gamer Room
Floating shelves are such a useful way to save space in your home. So, get creative and put your gaming accessories on them!
Gamer Bedroom Ideas
Keeping clutter to a minimum goes a long way in a small space. This gamer bedroom setup uses minimalist-style furniture and clean lines to make the room appear larger.
There are a lot of options in this gamer room setup. Not only is there the option to PC game on your TV screen, but you can also immerse in a console racing game with some extra peripherals.
You can make your bed function as a couch in a small space by orienting the TV screen at an angle. You’ll never leave your room!
How to Create Your Perfect Gaming Setup
Let’s face it; if you’re an avid gamer, you will want an entire room to yourself (unless you game with your partner). This means if the item is unrelated to gaming, it won’t go in the video gaming room! It will help if you start by considering these factors when setting up a gaming area.
Game Room Size
If you’re strictly a PC gamer, there is no need to worry about having a ton of space for gaming, you’ll only need a small room with an efficient organization to keep yourself satisfied during long gaming sessions. For places with video game consoles, movie streaming, and bars, you’ll want an ample dedicated space like an entire basement to fit all your gaming furniture and accessories.
Sound Proofing Your Game Room
If you live with others or don’t want your neighbors to hear your video game sessions late at night, invest in soundproofing. It’s surprisingly inexpensive and very effective at lessening the noise that leaks into neighboring rooms. Even if you’re unsure how to soundproof a room, you will find the review photos and product instructions informative and useful.
Comfortable Gaming Seating
Buying quality seating will prevent you from having back pain, something I learned the hard way! Search for ergonomic gaming chairs to give your back the support in need over long periods.
Gaming TV Stand
Console gamers should ensure adequate storage for their games and game consoles. I recommend buying a TV stand with open storage so consoles can receive maximum airflow. A few years back, I purchased a minimalist white media unit from IKEA, and it was one of the best things I’ve ever done!
Simple Gaming Desk
Buying a large desk to fit all of your gadgets is essential. If you’re a PC gamer, keep in mind that you may want more monitors in the future or a dedicated microphone for MMOs.
Cable Management
While cable management is usually for aesthetic purposes, I like to keep mine tucked away because I have a dog. Dogs love to chew, so if you have one or are thinking of getting one, consider using cables to keep your pet safe.
Here are my favorite cable management tools for my game room and home.
Gaming Modem and Router
If you’re a PC gamer, I’ll always recommend hardwiring your PC to your modem for the fastest and most stable Internet connection. For other devices, make sure you invest in a good-quality router. You’ll experience better content streaming and better connections when in voice chats.
Must-Have Gaming Room Accessories
Are you wondering what to buy to pimp out your new gaming room? Now that you’ve got all the practical plans, it’s time to indulge. Here are some techy staples that’ll make your new space cool.
Speakers and Headphones
Even if you opt for a smaller gaming space, surround sound speakers will do wonders for helping you immerse in whatever you’re playing. If you’re sharing your game room with someone else, good-quality headphones are essential. My favorite brand that I recommend is AKG for their over-the-ear headphones.
Headphone Amplifier
Want the best sound quality out of these headphones on a budget? I recommend using an ODAC and headphone amplifier combo. I am currently using the Mayflower Electronics Objective2. Trust me; it’s worth every cent.
Gaming Room Lights
Lighting is crucial for setting the mood. If you want your gamer’s room to feel like an escape, use smart light bulbs. I use Lifx bulbs as they are way ahead of the competition in terms of quality. They are brighter and have more vivid colors compared to Philips Hue. See below for an example of how you can use Lifx bulbs in your gaming space. You will see how you can add color to a white gaming room.
Gaming Headset or Dedicated Microphone
If you’re on a budget, a gaming headset will work for your casual music listening and chats via Discord. A quality but affordable headset will cover all your bases if buying dedicated headphones aren’t for you.
For maximum sound quality, you should invest in a solid dedicated mic. The Blue Yeti microphone is very easy to set up. You plug it into a USB port and can start online chatting.
4K Projector for Small Spaces
Whether you have a small gaming room or a large living room to fill, projectors add to the cool factor. You can easily store away your projector screen when not in use or keep it up as gaming room decor. You’ll want a good quality projector to get the most enjoyment, so I recommend this 4k projector.
Check out this awesome Doom-themed gaming setup below to see the magic of projectors.
Video Game Themed Art
Creating a gallery of your favorite video game characters will add a personal touch to your home. Here are some popular wall decor ideas featuring video gamer favorites.
Framed Super Mario Kart Poster
Vintage Nintendo Patent Poster
Mario Build Your Own Scene Peel and Stick
Legend of Zelda Hero Mythology Timeline Poster
Organizing your gaming PC, consoles, and accessories is key to creating the perfect gaming room design. Whether you’re getting complaints about having too much ‘ugly’ stuff around or want to make your buddies jealous, there is some excellent video game room inspiration to be found on the Internet. My personal favorite is the floating PC desk. What’s the best video game room setup you have ever seen? Let us know in the comments!
In case you’re interested in the top and freshly submitted gaming room setups, be sure to check out the battle stations Reddit. There’s loads of fun to be had there!
great setups, great site, as for my self and my setups, …coming..