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Game and Billiard

afm designer showhouse billiard room

“Since most of the house is so formal, we wanted to make sure the game room was an area where you can really relax and unwind,” says Michael Scott of Robb & Stucky. The center of the room features a large sectional sofa (Scott describes the fabric
as “soft buttery leather”), while five chairs surround the circular dining table—perfect for a game of cards. For chess masters,
the designers set up a beautiful chess board on top of an accent table, with two gothic chairs on opposite sides. The kitchen and bar area is yet another spot to lounge as there are four welcoming wooden barstools with leather seats.

Adjacent to the game room, pool sharks can start a round of eight-ball on the beige felt-topped billiards table. For those
waiting to get in on the next game, two corner seating areas encompass large, leather club chairs around a small side table.

Both the game and billiards rooms fit the designers’ theme of mixing Old World charm with contemporary elements. To achieve the transitional look, the designers adapted a neutral palette with various brown, green and blue hues, which complements the home’s interior and brings in the earthy tones of the outdoors. “The monochromatic colors we used create a calm and
inviting environment,” says Mina Kim of Robb & Stucky. —R.L.

Robb & Stucky
Michael Scott, design director;
Mina Kim and Priya Patel, designers
480.922.0011, www.robbstucky.com.