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Title: To convert or not to convert, that is the question.........!
Post by: Dexter on November 30, 2008, 09:32:26 PM
Hey all,

Ok, bought a new house and here is the room I am thinking of turning into a 'Games Room'
If not then I have to build a dedicated room. But I like the 'feel' of this room (note, this is not my stuff in the picture)
I take ownership just before Xmas WooHoo !!

Thoughts ?

(http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll124/Atari_Fan/House/105366302al1226631840.jpg)


Steve
Title: Re: To convert or not to convert, that is the question.........!
Post by: DarthNuno on November 30, 2008, 10:25:19 PM
Hi Steve,

Woowww, this room looks absolutely gorgeous on that picture  :o :-*

Honestly, I wouldn't transform a such beautiful room into an vintage/dedicated game room  :?
The wood on the floor and under the roof looks so 'select'  ::) :P
A brand new snooker would be perfect, or some games in GREAT condition... but definitely not some old Arcade games half restored :-\
But maybe I'm wrong  :oops: Would it be a best option for you to build a dedicated game room ?
Not a easy choice...  :-\
Title: Re: To convert or not to convert, that is the question.........!
Post by: Dexter on November 30, 2008, 10:30:58 PM
Hey Bruno,

Yeah I am thinking a pool table, and all the games I have ARE in perfect condition (the others will be restored before they take up the room)

I'll be getting quotes for building a dedicated room. But I thought a bar/pool table and a few machines would be perfect  ;D

We'll see I guess
Title: Re: To convert or not to convert, that is the question.........!
Post by: Valsimot on December 01, 2008, 10:23:24 AM
WOW. That room is awesome. Congrats on the new place.

Bar/pool table = excelent idea. Of course everyone knows any decent bar has to have at least one cab  ;D
Title: Re: To convert or not to convert, that is the question.........!
Post by: Sonic 1992 on December 01, 2008, 04:56:34 PM
Awesome looking room!  Like Bruno said, Dunno if you want to change this room, (that is, if you're going to eventually build another)...

But if you do, There's lots of room for great ideas in such an unusual designed room!!! 

A few ideas... You could paint the beams flourescent colors that would glow..   Tons of room to hang signs & vintage style decorations!

More Ideas would come to me if I were sitting in there!!   ;D   ;D   

Whatever you decide.. It's gonna RULE!!!!  Have Fun!!!  :pac:  :ghost:  :spaceace:  :spaceace:  :spaceace:

Title: Re: To convert or not to convert, that is the question.........!
Post by: Ghost Soldier on December 02, 2008, 09:07:28 PM
Put in a nice bar, pool table and a mame machine.  The room is gorgeous the way it is with all the wood.
Title: Re: To convert or not to convert, that is the question.........!
Post by: Dexter on December 02, 2008, 09:12:06 PM
Thanks guys  ;D

Yeah I think I'll leave it and add a room later on. For now I'll put in my fave games against the back wall (DL/SA Cliffy and Gaultnet and Marble Madness) The others will have to go into storage for a while  :-\

Title: Re: To convert or not to convert, that is the question.........!
Post by: Dexter on December 02, 2008, 09:14:17 PM
I think I'll extend the deck on the lower level (see below)



(http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll124/Atari_Fan/House/105366302ml1226631840.jpg)
Title: Re: To convert or not to convert, that is the question.........!
Post by: atarikid on December 03, 2008, 12:56:52 PM

Cool house ! Congrats with the buy.

A snooker or pooltable would be nice alongside some arcade cabs ... yep , can picture me playing there (and living) :-)


Title: Re: To convert or not to convert, that is the question.........!
Post by: baiterhater on December 03, 2008, 04:28:54 PM

I would say the guys are right i have a nice games room with pool table only have 3 games in there but they are all like new and i protect the floor by sticking felt pads on the base of the cabs. Depends on your collection if they are mint then with a nice snooker or pool table up there it would look great. But if they are tatty then i wouldnt.

Great looking house !!

Justin
Title: Re: To convert or not to convert, that is the question.........!
Post by: Sonic 1992 on December 03, 2008, 05:15:17 PM
Beautiful Home!!!   I see that you're on a hillside?   Beautiful surroundings!!  Yes, I think I'd wait and build a seperate Game Room!   :pac:  :ghost:  :spaceace:
Title: Re: To convert or not to convert, that is the question.........!
Post by: Dexter on December 03, 2008, 07:53:56 PM
Thanks for the comments guys  ;D

All the machines are mint that would be going there. But I think I'll add a room to the lower level  :D

If anyone is interested, here are some more shots of the house:

http://s287.photobucket.com/albums/ll124/Atari_Fan/House/

I move in, in early January  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: To convert or not to convert, that is the question.........!
Post by: DarthNuno on December 03, 2008, 08:00:57 PM
Woaw... I really love the house  :-* :-* :-*  :arrow:

(http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll124/Atari_Fan/House/105366302el1226631840.jpg)

simply beautiful  :-* What would be a better way to start 2009 for you  :)

(http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll124/Atari_Fan/House/105366302bl1226631840.jpg)

Congrats'

 :spaceace:
Title: Re: To convert or not to convert, that is the question.........!
Post by: Dexter on December 03, 2008, 09:24:41 PM
Thanks Bruno  ;D

I'm looking forward to 2009. I can't wait to move in and start on the games room (first order of business) as I need somewhere to escape to ;D

Title: Re: To convert or not to convert, that is the question.........!
Post by: DarthNuno on December 04, 2008, 06:41:27 PM
Thanks Bruno  ;D

I'm looking forward to 2009. I can't wait to move in and start on the games room (first order of business) as I need somewhere to escape to ;D



Now I know a place to visit in Australia  8) ::)  :-* :-* :-*

 :spaceace:
Title: Re: To convert or not to convert, that is the question.........!
Post by: Dexter on December 04, 2008, 08:48:04 PM
Thanks Bruno  ;D

I'm looking forward to 2009. I can't wait to move in and start on the games room (first order of business) as I need somewhere to escape to ;D



Now I know a place to visit in Australia  8) ::)  :-* :-* :-*

 :spaceace:

Mate, MORE than welcome ANYTIME  ;D

I hope to add the new room by mid next year  :wink:

Pool table
Bar
3 Pinballs
15 Arcade machines
80's music  8)

Title: Re: To convert or not to convert, that is the question.........!
Post by: DarthNuno on January 24, 2009, 09:18:20 AM
Dexter, are you inside that beautiful house now ?