Merrymaking does not need to involve leaving the house these days. Catering to introverts, lone wolves, and plain homebodies, today’s options for residential bonhomie are state-of-the-art, next-generation cool, and downright luxurious. From screening rooms to minimalist game accoutrements, here’s a look at interior design’s take on at-home entertainment.
Graffiti-themed artworks by John-Baptiste Launay and a canvas take on the Caped Crusader by Mr. Exclusive infuse irreverent personality in this state-of-the-art home cinema by Hilary Musser Interior Design. The design team certainly checked all the boxes with comfortable loungers that stretch all the way flat from Palliser Furniture, tables to lay down snacks (or full-on meals) by Superstudio Quaderna, moody lighting by Ule Group, and a next generation AV and sound system by AVX that rivals any IPIC experience.
In this theater room by Sire Design, the blue velvet sofa by Divine Custom Designs converts into a full bed just in case an afternoon movie turns into a nap. Designer Eilyn Jimenez chose the checkered carpeting by Stark Carpet because it reminded her of a dapper men’s suit. Above head, a ceiling lighting system (featuring 24 luminaries with silver-tipped bulbs) by Wever & Ducré introduces an artistic element into the room.
Versatility in theater seating is key. The Aura sofa by Cineak can be configured into different layouts with or without the use of armrests between seats. A motorized mechanism allows users to adjust the footrests and backrests independently for proper head, neck, and back support, and then save those specifications in the sofa’s memory setting.
Designed by Shannon Scott and Steven Giovani of XS Interior Architecture, this home theater aims to offer the ultimate cinematic escape by combining comfort, elegance, and luxury. Inspired by those VIP movie theaters that are all the rage right now, the design incorporates plush seating by Fendi Casa and Poltrona Frau and sophisticated millwork by Italkraft. The custom star-lit ceiling elevates the immersive experience, while sleek black wood and velvet paneling add elegance. A standout feature is the bespoke candy and bar station, offering a playful yet luxurious touch that sweetens the overall vibe.
It’s clear designer Michael DeLao of Michael Gray Interiors understands over-the-top luxury. A playground unto itself, this glitzy club room holds a gallery of modern artworks, including Paul Rousso’s mixed-media and hand-sculpted acrylic 100 Grand hovering over a pedestal display of Roman Feral’s Gold Bullion, a solid gold-plated bronze replica of Federal Reserve gold bars. Robin Austin’s electrifying photo mosaics of Mick Jagger, Elvis Presley, and Johnny Cash dominate the bowling lanes area, along with a Beatles-inspired painting, All You Need is Love, by Robert Robinson. “Designed with a Casino Royale vibe, the space offers the ultimate playroom,” says DeLao. “Integral to the look, we incorporated two amazing lighting installations, including a series of overhead gold halo rings and Baccarat crystal-inspired beaded pendants suspended along the bar area.”
Forget those over-poked circles common to dicey dive bars, the Robin dartboard by 11 Ravens is all about minimalist elegance. Handmade in Los Angeles, the board can be customized in maple, walnut, oak, or teak and finished in lacquer, stain, veneer, or laminate. As for the board colors? The choice is yours.
Designed by Melissa Adair and Rachel Ortiz of Marc-Michaels Interior Design, this lavish club room with gaming area includes an angular billiards table by Mitchell Pool Tables, an array of arcade games, and an acrylic foosball table from Teckell that sits directly beneath a glass-bottom lap pool, one of the home’s most notable wow features.
Distinguished by chrome connecting joints and a laser-cut Alcantara net, the Olympic-size Lungolinea Collection ping pong table from Impatia pairs the organic beauty of solid wood with the modern aesthetic of clear or dark glass.
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