Gaming has become more and more popular these days. Children, teenagers and adults all love to sit down at the computer or console on the weekend, after work or school, and switch off with a game. The large selection of games on the market makes it easy to find something that suits your interests.
Of course, the best thing is when you can set up and design your own gaming room. There you won't be disturbed by anyone and you can play in a great environment that you have created for yourself. In this guide we deal in detail with the topic of wall design in the gaming room. This can have a significant impact on your mood and therefore plays a role that should not be underestimated.
Find out useful tips here that will help you design your own gaming area. We will not only introduce you to decorations and other creative ideas, but will also tell you approximately how much costs you should expect.
How do I design a gaming room correctly?
A gaming room is ideal for playing games on the PC or console without the right atmosphere. It is important that you set up your personal play area so that it is well tailored to all your needs. In addition to comfortable seating where hours of gaming are no problem, this also includes the right technology .
What many people underestimate, however, is that a gaming room should also have an attractive look - exactly the way you like it. This is especially important if you are a passionate gamer or even live stream regularly. In the latter case, it also depends on how viewers perceive your surroundings. Of course, this aspect only plays a role if you don't want to play in the dark permanently.
The great thing is that you can set up and design your own gaming area with little effort . You usually don't need help with this. The basis of every good gaming room is of course a sufficiently large desk and a matching gaming chair . These are designed so that even hours of gaming shouldn't be a problem.
You should also pay attention to suitable gaming equipment. By hiding cables and providing attractive lighting , you are already ensuring a better gaming experience. Below we will tell you which equipment you absolutely need for your gaming room.
What makes a cool game room?
Setting up a gaming room can be easy. However, it all depends on how high your requirements are and of course your budget. If you choose a very large room as your gaming room, you will need more furnishings and decorations to fill it with life. It looks different with a small room. Make sure that you don't overload it with items in order to be able to keep things tidy later .
More important, for example, are cupboards and boxes in which you can store the essentials and quickly access them when needed. Even if you only have a small budget , you can set up a cool gaming room. The best way to do this is to look for used furniture and accessories online, at flea markets or other second-hand stores .
If you have a gift for craftsmanship and are creative, you can of course build something yourself. In many cases, wood is a suitable material for this. If your house or apartment lacks a room where you can spread out to play games, a gaming corner will also do the trick . You can also design these according to your own wishes. The only difference to a gaming room is that you can't close the door to enjoy privacy while gaming. But solutions can also be found for this, for example with the help of a stylish curtain .
No matter how you design your personal gaming paradise: Make sure that it contains the following basic equipment :
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PC and/or console
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Seating, such as a gaming armchair, a gaming chair or a couch. Consider placing multiple pieces of seating in a large room. So you can play together with siblings, friends or your partner from time to time.
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Desk and screen or sideboard with television
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LED panels, strips or wall lights
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Shelves, perforated walls, showcases
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Possibly suitable pictures/wall tattoos and photographs
The right decoration and other creative ideas
A gaming room is only half as nice as it could be if you save on matching decorations. That's why we have a few ideas for you that can positively enrich the gaming experience . Just choose something that suits your own taste, because this room should be perfectly tailored to your own needs. Maybe you also have one or two ideas of your own? When it comes to designing your gaming room or area, you have it all in your hands and can really let off steam creatively .
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Gaming wall decoration: Every room can be beautified with wall decoration. You can choose between wall tattoos, gaming posters with motifs from your favorite games and funny door signs that tell the other members of your household that you can't be disturbed.
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Canvas pictures: Canvas has the advantage of being particularly high quality and durable. In combination with suitable motifs, these pictures decorate your walls in the gaming room in an atmospheric way.
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Gaming posters: If you don't want to spend a lot of money on your wall pictures, you should use gaming posters instead of canvas pictures. These can be flexibly attached to all surfaces, such as wallpaper or plastic. Just make sure that you use suitable adhesive pads so as not to damage the surfaces.
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Wall decals and stickers with gaming motifs: Another option you should consider is wall decals and stickers. You can attach these directly to your walls so that they appear to blend in with the surroundings. Nevertheless, they are a little less noticeable than large pictures and posters. A particularly nice idea is a wall tattoo with your name or that of your “guild”. This can be an interesting addition to the gaming room, especially for YouTubers and streamers.
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Metal signs for the wall or door: Another idea is metal signs with cool gamer sayings on them. You can decide for yourself whether you want to attach it to the wall or to your door. Retro metal signs with motifs from films or older games, for example, serve as an original alternative. Of course, you can make a sign like this yourself with a little craftsmanship and creativity.
Would you like to take advantage of the opportunity and decorate your other rooms right away? With us you will find everything you need, for example a colorful kitchen back wall .
How big does a gaming room have to be?
Even if you already have some ideas and would like to start setting up your gaming room straight away, there is one aspect you should definitely not ignore: the size of the room you choose. As already indicated, this does not necessarily have to be a room. For reasons of space or money, there is nothing wrong with limiting the gaming area to one corner, for example in the living room or bedroom .
To help you make your decision, we have put together all the advantages and disadvantages of the different options here:
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Small gaming room or gamer's corner (under 15 m²): very comfortable, especially for solo gamers and only a few things are necessary to create an atmospheric room. However, it is not so suitable for console gamers who like to play with others. In addition, a room that is too cluttered can appear untidy.
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Large gaming room (from 15 m²): offers plenty of space for furniture, hardware, decorations and other gamers, as well as space for guests who just want to watch. You can also use such a spacious room for other interests or organize film evenings with a projector and screen. However, if you skimp on furniture, technology and decoration, such a room can appear very empty and uncomfortable. Little furniture often has the disadvantage that a lot of sound is reflected, which plays a role if you want to use your speakers and not just headphones while gaming.
How much does a gaming room cost?
How much you have to spend on your gaming room depends primarily on how much hardware and furniture is already there and what you have to buy. The setup usually starts at around 100 euros , but can go up to several 1000 euros if you later undertake professional expansion. The following list shows how much you usually have to spend on the individual elements of your gaming room. Please note, however, that these are just examples. The exact prices depend on the manufacturer and design of the furniture and the technical equipment.
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Gaming table: 100 to 300 euros
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Gaming chair: 60 to 400 euros
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PC or gaming laptop: 400 to 2000 euros
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peripheral hardware, such as keyboard, mouse and others: 100 to 800 euros
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Gaming monitors: 300 to 1000 euros
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Decoration, wall lights and extras: 50 to 500 euros
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Lighting, LED strips: 40 to 200 euros
The perfect wall design for the gaming room
As already shown, posters, canvas pictures and wall tattoos are particularly suitable for a gaming room , and you can get them in matching motifs in our online shop. But that's not all you can do to make your gaming room an oasis of well-being. Wall paints and wallpapers , such as photo or pattern wallpapers, form the basis for a balanced color design .
Which color is suitable for a gaming room?
You don't necessarily have to match the walls of your gaming room to those of the rest of your rooms. A light pastel color is often chosen for room walls , which has the effect of making the rooms appear brighter. In a gaming room, this is of course not necessary as long as you provide atmospheric lighting sources . These can prevent you from spoiling your eyes when looking at the screen for long periods of time.
In your gaming room, the colors that are allowed in your gaming room are whatever you like and contribute to a good mood while playing. For example, paint a wall in a dark color or create contrasts in other ways . An unusual variant of wall design, for example, is to attach a 3D motif wallpaper .
Suitable wall panels for the gaming room
In addition to the visual design of the gaming room, there is another aspect to consider: correct sound insulation . On the one hand, this can be important in order to create the best possible sound experience for yourself . On the other hand, it ensures that other household members or neighbors do not feel disturbed.
One way to insulate the gaming room is, for example, wall panels . These can also be integrated as attractive wall decorations .
Do I absolutely need acoustic panels for sound insulation?
You've probably already seen gaming rooms with acoustic panels that serve as sound insulation. Such foam mats are very flexible and can be easily mounted on the walls. They are often used in professional recording studios, where they are so finely tuned that individual frequency ranges can be blocked.
Whether you want to use acoustic tiles or panels in your gaming room depends on what sound requirements you have when playing .
Shelves are always practical
Regardless of how you want to set up your gaming room, order plays an important role. The best way to do this is with shelves and cupboards . In addition to important gaming accessories, merchandise items can also be stored or presented well.
You can purchase shelves either as “off the shelf” models or custom-made . The latter gives you the opportunity to optimally showcase your game collection.
Other equipment in the gaming corner
Your gaming room is only ready when you can easily pursue your hobby in it. Whether alone or with others: you definitely need a high-quality gaming chair, a suitable desk, atmospheric lighting and, most importantly: a PC or console.
High quality gaming chair
Gaming chairs not only have an attractive look , but are also ergonomically built . This is especially important if you often sit in front of the screen for hours and play games. The most important thing is a good sitting posture , which gaming chairs enable. Look for the following features when looking for a suitable gaming chair:
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can be customized in many ways
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Armrests adjustable in all directions
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backrest
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high-quality castors, base and stable base frame
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Made from high quality fabric or faux leather
Matching desk
But it's not just the chair that matters when you're gaming for long periods of time, but also the right gaming desk . A good gaming table is characterized by the fact that you have plenty of space to store your keyboard and mouse and can place all your monitors on it as desired.
The table should be at the correct height so that you don't get back problems or something similar when playing for long periods of time. In the best case scenario, it is even height-adjustable and can therefore be easily adjusted to your height .
Atmospheric lighting
Once the room is fully furnished and decorated, there is actually only one thing missing: the perfect lighting. This is often what makes an atmospheric gaming experience possible. However, we recommend that you do not use classic fluorescent tubes or light bulbs, but instead use cool LED lights . At the same time, these have the advantage of not consuming as much energy.
A tip: Choose RGB lighting if you want to change the color of the lights every now and then.
PC or console?
At some point, every gamer is faced with the question of whether they should prefer a gaming PC or the classic games console . Some gamers buy both if their budget and available space allow it.
Only you can answer the question of whether you should choose a PC or a games console. It's good if you can, for example, ask gamers you know about their recommendations or test the different options yourself .
Conclusion
A gaming room is the place where you can retreat and play to your heart's content. In order for this to be successful, it should be appropriately equipped and set up. In addition to the technical gaming equipment, consisting of a PC and/or games console, a gaming chair and a corresponding desk also play an important role.
So that you can really feel comfortable in your gaming area, you should design it according to your own requirements. In this context, for example, the wall color and decoration are important, the latter of which can be done, for example, with high-quality canvas pictures, posters or wall tattoos. In our online shop we offer you these and similar products with a wide variety of motifs.
