Entertainment rooms are the adult version of a playroom. However, this doesn't mean that the decor needs to be childish. Benny Blanco's luxe movie room is the perfect example of how to make an entertainment space simultaneously fun and elevated.
The producer's movie room idea was created by designer Keefe Butler of Studio Bad, inspired by Paris's Odeon Theater and Old Hollywood aesthetics. It's rich with sumptuous texture, from the redwood on the ceiling to the velvet on the walls to the patchwork sofas in front of the movie screen. A home bar has been converted into a full candy bar with dispensers for every type of sweet imaginable. Blanco's light wood ping pong table provides extra space for fun. Though the design is over-the-top, it never falls into the trap of feeling overwhelming. Instead, it's whimsical and kitschy in the best way possible.
Part of what makes Blanco's media room so appealing is that it is grounded by its supreme coziness. To add warmth to your own entertainment space, the experts at Sofology recommend a focus on lighting. They state: 'Create a sense of intimacy and elegance with carefully placed ambient lighting around the room and on small side tables within reach.'
Dispense candy anywhere in your in your with this antique-style gumball machine. Perfect for use in an entertainment room.
Think of all the beauty of a patterned sofa with subtler undertones. This sofa boasts the understated 'only-at-Anthro' tiger print, while the woven jacquard upholstery lends your space a one-of-a-kind touch. Ideal for adding richness to an entertainment space.
Show off your wild side with a playful, yet elegant cushion like this beautiful one from House of Hackney. Don't be afraid to embrace pattern in a fun space in your home.
For recreating Blanco's space, a focus on promoting actual comfort alongside the appearance of comfort will go far. In terms of cozy decorating ideas, the Sofology team recommends: 'Rugs, throws and cushions won't just elevate the space but will go some way in improving acoustics, restricting unwanted noise and reducing echo. Deep seats, wide arms, and reclined positions saved to memory add a sumptuous side of luxury to any homemade theatre space.'
Everyone knows that the snacks are the best part of going to the movies, so don't forget to build the capability for food into your entertainment space. You could modernize a home bar, as Blanco's team has done, or incorporate a popcorn cart for a fun, vintage feel.
Why go out to the movies when you can make a space that is so much more beautiful at home? Benny Blanco's entertainment space is the perfect inspiration.
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