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Trade Secrets: A Vancouver Townhouse Games Room With a Library-Lounge Split

Jeffrey Liu transformed a wide-open top floor into two inviting hangout zones, pairing a library nook with a lounge built for game night.

By Western Living /
Jeffrey Liu Studio

THE LOOK: Game On
DESIGNER: Jeffrey Liu, Jeffrey Liu Studio, Vancouver

Though now this games room is the perfect spot to sort through a 1,000-piece jigsaw, the space was a bit of a puzzle itself for the homeowners when they first moved into their three-storey townhouse: how could the wide-open top floor be transformed into a cozy gathering place for game nights? Designer Jeffrey Liu held the winning hand with a design that defined two distinct zones: on one side, a cozy library and reading area; on the other, a lounge with ample seating that invites players to gather around and roll the dice. Custom storage built by Construct by Nuthatch helps define said zones, and provides plenty of cabinetry to stow away the Monopoly board at the end of the night.

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