Picture entering your gaming room as if you’ve just warped into a galaxy far, far away. Styrofoam walls glimmer with galaxies far and near, star-like light fixtures blanket the ceiling, and all the elements of the room are specifically designed to help you get lost in your favourite games. It might sound like a fantasy, but creating a galactic gaming lair like this in your home is no science fiction.
In this guide, we’ll show you how to accessorise your games room so that you can achieve that space-age atmosphere. Whether you’re looking for simple colour schemes or want to add hi-tech gadgets, we have all the tips you need to make your games room feel like Hollywood space.
Why Create a Galactic Gaming Room?
Before I dive into the how-to, let’s discuss why you should convert your gaming room into a galaxy. Firstly, a themed gaming room will make your gaming sessions much more exciting and intense which results in a better gaming experience. The reason why themed rooms are great is because they allow you to create a whole new world where you can release your mind and completely detachment from your real life.
Isn’t This Going to Be Expensive?
A likely objection might go something like this: ‘That sounds like a lot of work! And what would it all cost?’ Well, some of the hardware can be expensive, but there is also plenty of affordable gear out there. At the very least, you can get a very passable galactic surround system without spending a great deal of money, and with a little imagination and the willingness to get your hands slightly dirty, you can DIY yourself a setup that looks far more expensive than it really is. More importantly, this should be seen as a long-term investment in your mood and leisure.
What Will You Discover?
As you will see in the following sections, there are multiple aspects in the process of making the best off-Earth gaming room ever, such as in the lighting, the furniture, the wall pictures, the tech to be used and other elements. Let’s explore the process! Sound like a catchy game? As soon as you do get in the room, you must have fun. The first thing to do is to ‘decide a concept’ for your gaming room (your future gaming area will reflect you, your identity). At this point, you must consider all the aspects of your gaming (as once you are there, you won’t want to leave) and your personality.
How will you feel when there? What are you going to do there? What kind of atmosphere do you need to stay there and game for ages? You must have a list in mind as you will need everything around you to meet that style. Lighting: Start with your plan of getting your surroundings perfect and adjustable for gaming purposes. Lighting is vital, since you might consider having a dim environment with dark corners, or a bright and colourful bedroom. The choice is yours, and you need to decide it. For the very dark bedroom experience you must consider investing in some LED strip lights or impress windows (if you don’t mind the distraction to be out in space… unless you’re using a space platform, in which case, enjoy).
As for a colourful bedroom, that rhetorical question can be answered with getting yourself a bright coloured bedspread.
Furniture: Thanks to the fast progress of innovation, you will have options that were not self-obvious some years ago. And the same goes for furniture (just imagine…). While it seems like an excess, inflatable furniture is not a bad idea. In this universe, you will be moving, changing ideas (you might even change your mind on a different bed, for instance). Get a changeable background for moving with the physical change in furniture (which is a possible future/solution, but not a must, as mentioned previously) and have a shopping experience online to some galactic shopping platform: choose planet Earth. Get your furniture inflatable, colourful.
Wall pictures: While many pieces of art cannot be changed, choose art you can come back into, depending on the mood. Cinematic art is a good choice. The current possibility of having holographic wall spreads (currently available as technology) is quite magical. You can do that! Tech to have within your reach: This is up to your personal preferences, but some ideas would be: immersive head-mounted screen and glasses, VR/AR devices, but you can also bring the other gaming devices you have already bought.
Step 1: Choose a Stellar Color Scheme
Laying the groundwork for any room is the colour palette. For a galactic theme that warps your sense of space and time, start off with sapphire shades of midnight blue, cosmic shimmering purple and starry black.
Paint or Wallpaper?
Paint: A dark blue or black is a good base colour, with an accent wall featuring a nebula mural or stars and galaxies stencilled on the walls.
Wallpaper: Choose wallpaper that has star prints or cosmic designs. There are many peel-and-stick options that are easy to apply and remove. Tip: If you don’t have wallpaper for your Mars-themed room, try using glow-in-the-dark stars scattered on your wall.
Pro Tip: Use glow-in-the‑dark paint or stickers for stars and planets. Then, turn off the lights and let your DIY galactic dome come to life with its universe of stars and planets.
Step 2: Illuminate Like the Stars
Light bulbs are pretty important, after all – get the mood of your gaming room right and you’ll be unstoppable. But if you’re going for a galactic vibe, you’ll need to think beyond your bog-standard light fixtures.
Star Projectors
A star projector can let you change your ceiling into the starry night sky, which will get you a good cost performance and let you enjoy the effect under the starlight.
LED Strip Lights
Add a touch of flair with LED strip lights around the outside of your tables and shelves and above your walls. Dynamic lights that can change colours are a great way to liven up your arcade with different moods based on whatever game you might have going on.
Smart Lighting
Get some smart bulbs that can be controlled by app or voice command and set them to blue and purple (the colours of space). Philips Hue has a variety of smart lighting options – even a whole galaxy.
Step 3: Galactic Furniture and Accessories
Functionality and design intersect at furniture. A room with a galactic theme needs furniture that is equally comfortable and space-appropriate.
The Perfect Desk
Go for a minimalist desk in a dark shade such as black or metallic colours. Try finding one with a nice futuristic design and clean lines, and don’t throw in too many other elements that may distract from your setup. Some LED strips under the desk can add a nice glow. Look for built-in cable organisation features to keep cables out of your sightline.
Comfortable Seating
A decent gaming chair, of course. Opt for one in dark hues, such as black or deep blue, again to fit the cosmic motif, and see if you can find RGB LED lighting options. Options like Secretlab’s Titan Evo 2022 or DXRacer’s Boss Series chairs come with enticing aesthetic touches while being comfortable enough for prolonged periods of play, thanks to the ergonomic features on offer.
Futuristic Furniture
Go for chairs with clean lines and a modern cubic or organic shape; metallic finishes in silver or chrome can add a space-age edge.
Accessories
Add throw pillows and blankets with galaxy prints.
Use metallic or holographic accents for decor items like picture frames, vases, and clocks.
Step 4: High-Tech Gadgets for an Out-of-This-World Experience
Of course, to get that feeling of entering another universe, you need your collection of suitable tech devices. These will be great both for the gameplay experience and your room’s general design.
Immersive Audio
Invest in surround sound. A highquality sound system or a good pair of headphones is a must if you want a realistic learning/gaming environment. Any good audio receiver or the latest gaming headphones from Bose or Sennheiser are great brands to build upon and get crystal-clear output. Go for elegant dark-coloured designs when it comes to choosing your audio devices.
Arrange speakers around the room to mimic the true authourity of a cinema or racing track environment.
Virtual Reality
If you like VR gaming, dedicate a little corner of your room to your VR set-up, and make sure there’s plenty of floor space for running around in, as well as putting a little bit of padded flooring down, for when/if – because most of us will eventually – you mess up a little. Use wall mounts for keeping your VR headsets and controllers safe and to hand.
Monitors and Screens
Put your windows to full-screen mode or add a curved screen or two to your gaming desktop. A dedicated monitor sees a lot of time in front of your eyes, so make sure to stick to high-quality curved screens with thin bezels and good refresh rates. You can mount it on the wall or rely on a cool ultramodern desk stand.
Gaming Console Display
You can display your gaming consoles on floating shelves with LED backlighting. Not only, they will be easy to organize, but also they will look wonderful in your room.
Step 5: Personalize Your Space with Galactic Decor
The last hurdle is to design the interior with bold colours and touches that light up your gaming cosmos.
Wall Art
Posters or framed prints of your favourite sci-fi movies, space-inspired artwork or gaming posters, including a gallery wall of a combination of them all.
Collectibles and Models
Put up spacecraft models, spacecrafts, or basically anything space-related in your home on shelves for decoration. It can be a good ice breaker, as well as a personal touch to your room.
Plants
Add a little greenery with one or two houseplants; choose low-maintenance varieties, and go for a refined, metallic or galaxy-inspired pots.
Custom Rugs and Carpets
A rug decorated with a star or planet intertwined is a nice touch to welcome people into the room or evoke feelings of comfort.
Conclusion
Attempting to craft a gaming room out of space itself isn’t merely a matter of achieving asthetic harmony – unless you spend the bulk of your day immersed in videogames, such a reality distortion device is one of the fastest, easiest ways to trick your brain into believing you’re living a different kind of life. Pick your color scheme, lighting and furnishings, plus any gadgets or trinkets of decor you please, and arrange them to create a space that’s both futuristic and inviting.
Just remember, you don’t need to do it all at once, just work your way through from the basics. Regardless of whether you want to go all-out or spend as little as possible, you can build your ultimate gaming room.
You’re now ready to start your interstellar mission. Go ahead and use the hints and tips provided, and let your imagination guide you. Enjoy beautifying your space and have fun. Happy gaming!
