I think they both work overall, but there are issues with both. To me,the first room works pretty well at first glance. But when you take a longer look, I think there are a couple of issues. It looks like a room that a 'real person' decorated, using things they had in part. The chair shape is great, but the fabric on the chair is wrong for the room. Not because of the print, but because it is done in 'dirty' colors (and actually, looks like an old chair),a fact the pillows on it highlight. Were the chair done in a white duck or a lime and turquoise stripe, it would be fine. The rug is again a 'dirty' color, more olive; a plain cream or white rug, or a colorful large scale modern print, would do more for the space. I love the READ on the wall, because I believe the framed pieces are favorite books (one is Eric Carle's "The very busy spider"). But I guess that to me would be better on another wall, near a reading chair or beanbag in a kid's room, and a bookshelf. Then again, if the child is a voracious reader, nothing wrong with celebrating that fact! The second room is fine, except for the fact that all the color weight is low in the space, and the lampshade disappears against the wall and looks awkward with the little built-in above. Instead of the lamp on the night stand, I would have hung reading lights of some kind centered above each headboard, done in brass (for the nautical feel) with lampshades in a print with deep blue (no stripes to compete with the beadboard) or a solid dark blue. It also looks like the rug is running in the wrong direction for the pattern. I would have also preferred to mix up the decorative pillows on each bed, so they weren't matching but complimentary, but that is not a big deal.

awm, Having a house they really like has been really important to both of my parents. My father, who was about my age when they moved in said "The next time I am moving it is in a box". As a first grader, I didnt get it...but so far he is keeping true to his word. They definitely believed in investing in furniture and fittings, and other than a recliner and an adjustable chair (for age-related infirmities), no new furniture has entered since 1975. My mother is a big proponent of using interior designers. She has specific taste, but felt it was important to have someone really put it all together and make it work. And the access that designers have to resources (particularly in those days) could allow the rooms to be really personal and unique. One thing that I think is generational is that they both still prefer wall to wall carpet. They both grew up in the Depression and I think they associate wood floors with growing up on farms or being poor. I always called the LR their "altar to acquisitional power" but in reality, it wasn't off limits, and I think it just taught us to be careful, and respect things. There is nothing in there thats kid proof, but three kids, a dog, and five grandchildren didn't ruin anything...I think everyone just behaved differently in the LR.

Recently, I had a custom-made entertainment center built in for my family room. I used the same cabinet maker who made the cabinets for my kitchen. I'm still researching seating options to replace my aging couches. My room is smaller than yours, 13' x 15'. As part of the remodel, I removed a wood-burning fp from a corner of the room. I had planned to replace it with a linear, direct-vent fp under the TV, but omitted the fp. Direct-vent needs no flue or chimney, but it does need to vent to the outside. Here are some inspiration photos with a linear fp. Layout below has 2 chairs on the window wall. TV, fp, and matching bookcases on long wall. 2 floating couches. I think the TV is too high, but there is storage space and seating is a comfortable viewing distance from the TV. Layout below has 2 chairs on the window wall, TV on the left, short wall, and 2 floating couches. But that would leave you with one long empty wall. Sectional with fireplace, TV, and one bookcase on long wall Below, the TV and fireplace are on the same wall, but separated. Not much storage in this one. I decided to go with a layout similar to the one below - without a fireplace under the TV. You may have enough room for something like this layout below. I' don't like seeing the back of a couch when I enter a room - but I think it looks OK if there's a sofa table behind the couch.

I think I would do a shade of white, and maybe an accent wall in red, or another bold color. Above pic might be a bit formal in décor - but you get the idea. With a game room - you probably already have a lot of colors going on - so the accent wall may not be necessary. Either way - a white background would complement the floor. White pictured directly above looks pretty neutral, if not slightly warm - sort of like BM's White Dove.. doesn't seem to have yellow undertones. White directly above here goes with floor - but it is too cool, a grey white - would not work with your loveseat. If you can - bring a pillow with you when you go paint shopping - and talk to pros at store. Something like BM's Simply White veers slightly warm - but not 'too' warm - and BM's White Dove is slightly warm without the yellow undertones. Bring a pillow with you. If you use BM - I recommend the Natura line. Another possibility might be bringing in a white that has some pink undertones - and maybe even all out pink (especially if your loveseat has pink undertones, which it looks like it might - but pics and computer monitors are not always reliable). Might be a bit heavy on the pink for you - but you get the idea... It warms up the space, though... a lot of fun. You would want to match a beige carefully to your loveseat - because of the undertones - and depending on the beige - it could also come across as more formal with the flooring, etc. - not sure that you want that vibe for your game room. Overall - if you want to keep to keep it simple - I would say some sort of shade of white, to sync up with the floor, and a shade that will work with your loveseat. I love your concept for the room. So much fun!! :)