Decorating & Design
November 13, 2023
8 Beautiful Home Bars And Games Rooms To Inspire Your Own
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From swanky drinks corners to modern games rooms, here are some of our best ideas for designing an entertaining zone.
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Design Storage That’s Specific
This at-home cocktail room by Haynes-Roberts has shallow-depth cabinets with mirrored inserts that hide away barware essentials.
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Make Your Entertaining Zone Work For You
This lower-level space by Sarah Baeumler has a full-size fridge, pantry, dishwasher, wine fridge and ice machine so you never need to run up to the kitchen.
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Light It Well And Blend It In
Great lighting is a must for a living room games table. Furniture and accents should mix seamlessly with your existing decorating.
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Transform An Armoire Into A Bar
Furniture cabinets can easily be converted into concealed bars with ample room for glassware, decanters and bottles.
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One Room Will Do
While many games areas occupy multiple rooms in cavernous basements, you can do a lot with a single room on the main level. For instance, if a formal dining room isn’t needed, try turning it into a cool spot for table tennis.
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Keep The Look Cohesive
Your games room can look just as chic as other rooms at home by matching materials and finishes. Here, a blue-felt pool table on a handsome wood base dovetails with the palette and aesthetic in the adjoining room.
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Make An Unused Corner Überfunctional Functional
Created by Commune Design, this suspended boomerang-shaped bar top proves you don’t need a lot of space to create an intimate entertaining zone.
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Find Storage In Unique Places
What a pleasant surprise and good use of space to find this fully stocked bar hidden in a dining room wall. The eye-catching blue lacquer interior makes it even more special.
Trevor Tondro, Otto (pool table)
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