How to Choose a Stylish BoxKing Gaming Table That Fits Your Living Space
The Challenge of Hiding a Gaming Table in Plain Sight
Many families in the U.S. hold regular game nights. Where is everyone going to sit and play while bright, bold, and oversized decor for one night of fun doesn’t seem quite right for the rest of the week in a modern open-plan living space such as a combined living room and dining room? Large furniture pieces with fun graphics or bold patterns, or products with video game inspired designs may not fit into the regular aesthetic of your home.
BoxKing Gaming Table is a change-up to regular gaming tables because it looks like regular furniture until you need to play video games. The idea is it won’t take over your living room and transform into a full gaming center when you want to watch the big game or have a dinner party.
Why do game tables look so out of place in homes? The BoxKing Gaming Table uses simple design, thoughtful use of materials, and easy assembly in order to look like a normal piece of furniture when not in use. In this article we will cover a few ways you can style your gaming table in order to fit in with the rest of your living room, basement, or game room.
Why Typical Game Tables Look Out of Place
“Gamer aesthetics” has been an emerging trend in furniture design recently. Many video game inspired furniture pieces embody the “gamer aesthetics” by having robust silhouettes and oversized cushions and feature superflous elements such as integrated cup holders, deep recesses and oversized legs. In minimalist and modern spaces, these elements can stand out like a sore thumb.
This thing looks great, finishes can clash though and a lot of tables have a glossy black or bright finish with fun texturing on the trim. Things like cable organiser trim or edge lighting look really cool at first but end up not matching any other furniture in your house. A good gaming table should have a finish that fits in with normal furniture rather than sticking out as a dedicated gaming station.
But the impact isn’t simply visual and functional. Modern homes often see the dining table perform triple duty; serving up meals at night, then doubling as a study space in the morning to after work to support the work-from-home lifestyle. As such, the table surface needs to look ‘in game mode’ even when it’s not in use.
In multi-purpose spaces where the dining room has lost out to the living room, your furniture has to be up to more than just serving meals. As rooms get smaller, the humble table is having to transform into something far more interesting, while also incorporating the surrounding space into its design. This is especially true of modern board game tables, which not only need to be playable from all angles, but also utilise the space between the legs and incorporate clever storage into their frames.
We looked at a lot of modern tables, and the best ones focus on a handful of real needs. Solid use of furniture-grade materials and finishes, a clean silhouette, and the ability to switch between a variety of playing heights are key. But the crowning glory of any modern board game table is how fast it can transform back into a normal table top for dinner parties.
How the BoxKing Gaming Table Integrates with Modern Decor
The modern design of the BoxKing Gaming Table allows it to integrate into regular living rooms with a more modern look and feel.
Most hobby furniture looks out of place in the lounge next to the sofa and TV. The BoxKing Gaming Table is different. It looks like modern furniture and blends in with your sofa, sideboard or areas rug.
When not in use, the play panels lift right off the table to reveal a clean surface for serving food and drinks. Convenient panels cover the surface of the play area for a quick transition to normal use.
The Kingswood Series from the solid wood collection. These are a great size for a dining room and lots of cool details in the finish and the construction. This piece is a great option for dining and then playing games in the same room. Instead of having to move the game table to the game room.
For the tiny or casual space. The Ironside coffee table has a modern aesthetic that is the perfect size for a living room. A great option for a gaming coffee table for your apartment, family room or open concept design. This small coffee table is easily paired with a couch, TV stand or media console and floor lamp for your space.
There are finishes to match common American design palettes. This table is warm with the walnut finish shown or it can be very light with a natural wood finish finish option (shown behind the walnut). The dark frame can also easily match with black hardware and iron accents throughout your space. This table is versatile enough to also match finishes of floors, cabinets and upholstery. It’s spouse-approved for placement in any shared space!
Styling and Coordinating Your Gaming Table
Where to get the ideas and inspiration from – we look to real homes and showcase them on the website.
A quality, stylish gaming table for the living room is essential for any games room or home study, giving a professional edge.
Ensure that your gaming table doesn’t be a visual outcast when compared to other items in the room. It will look more natural if it is made out of the same type of wood as the other tables and chairs in the room, or have a dark frame and use the same finish throughout the room.
To show off the beauty of the table keep the rest of the space around it fairly empty. Velvet accent chairs turn this space into a dining area.
We also have storage benches to hold games, rulebooks, etc. so dining table is available for mats and eating.
In living rooms choose the coffee-table-height option. When closed you can use it as a normal table and things to be stored can be placed on the tray or small items pushed inside the lid.
Whether you’re planning the ultimate dinner party for close friends and family or just have a casual get together in your basement, the WOODCREST 42 Round Table is the perfect starting point. With ample seating and space for seating with storage, this versatile table serves as the backdrop for your entertaining creativity. As with all of the Woodcrest collection, shelves and lights can be added or removed in seconds to customize to your needs.
Finish out the space and keep it minimal with a simple design and a centered table as focal point.
FAQ
What is the BoxKing Gaming Table, visually and structurally?
The BoxKing table is made from wood panels and 4 sturdy collapsible poles. When folded it looks like you’ve got a new piece of furniture.
Does the BoxKing Gaming Table look like a typical “gamer” table?
This table has a very modern look with clean lines and a more appropriate use of materials and finish. It looks nothing like your typical “gamer” table, so you can leave it out on an everyday basis.
How easy is it to change configurations with removable panels?
With our removable panel system, you can change your stroller from a single to double stroller or add a seat or storage basket in seconds. Panels and seats are designed to be swapped in and out of the stroller frame with ease.The table has lift-off panels which form a play area where toys etc can be set up before use. Panels are easily removable and replaceable.
Is the BoxKing table sturdy enough for everyday use?
It is very sturdy but heavy to move around. This table is in a very visible spot in my open living room. It pulls the whole room together and is where we have our weekly poker gaming nights.
What is special about the Kingswood series for dining rooms?
The Kingswood series products are not only suitable for residential buildings, but they are very suitable for pubs and clubs.The Kingswood collection offers a solid wood option that can be left in the dining room. These are not intended to be occasional tables for your next game night.
Is this style of table too childish for older kids?
Too babyish for a 10 year old to have? I asked that also. You can move it around after you put it up. I hope you like it
Can a minimal gaming table still serve food and drinks?
Really simple design to keep it minimalistic. Can be used to serve food & drinks when converting to a gaming table.
How do you style a game table so it looks natural in a small home?
Simple yet unifying design elements such as wood and metal finishes on all of the furniture and trims should highlight the space. All items for the coffee table, such as coffee books and remote controls, should be stored in a tray or on a separate table.
What seating options pair well with a discreet gaming table?
We have a range of options for this. You can see our cubed seats which look like regular furniture, or maybe a bench with some cushioning or our ottomans that have a more realistic appearance. I like how the velvet chairs add a softness and contrast to the space. It gives the setup a more dining focused aesthetic or even a living space!
How can I store lots of games without overwhelming the room?
We love games and have a lot of them. So many in fact that they can totally take over the room. In this video we look at a few ways to store games. Store games, gaming accessories and media in storage benches or closed storage. This keeps the items out of sight, but organized and accessible. A great idea for gamers since this provides a display area for a gaming table without being a disturbance to the spouse.
How do I decide which conversion style suits my home?
Many of our customers have asked this question. The answer depends on many factors. You should consider your home, how you wish to utilize the space, and personal preference. Some conversion styles better suit formal areas and others are too casual for those environments. A brief discussion with our staff will point you in the right direction.
What factors matter most when choosing a table for a multipurpose room?
All three factors: table play, aesthetic, and completeness are important to me. In the living room, I would envision a low coffee table for game pieces and a finished piece of furniture. In the basement, it could easily transform to entertain mode. In a dedicated game room, it has to be a quality piece of furniture.
The Multipurpose Room. It’s the heart of the house, but often the space is designed to be versatile which means the furniture, especially the game table, has to be chosen with care. If you’re picking out a game table for your multipurpose room you want to consider how the table will be used in other scenarios. A game table that is only used to play games may be oversized and feature ugly parts like pull out shelve’s or storage racks. And if you use the table for other purposes such as dining or arts and crafts you’ll need to think about how you’ll move chairs in and out from the table or how you’ll store supplies
What makes a good tabletop for a multipurpose play space?
What makes a good tabletop for a play space? For my house, I was looking for furniture-grade finishes, a simple form, and proper heights for where the tables would be going. I also considered how easily the play tables could “return” to normal tables for multipurpose uses around the house.
