Full House: 12 Stylish Poker Rooms
These stunning game rooms will make you want to shuffle up and deal
Bryan Anthony
May 18, 2015
Whether you prefer Texas Hold’em or Omaha, a poker night with friends is bound to be a good time. And while there’s nothing wrong with folding chairs and tables for a friendly game of cards, if you’re lucky enough to get invited to any of these poker rooms, bring extra money for the rebuy, because you may never want to leave.
This Dallas poker room plays up the classic men’s club look to the fullest. Tufted brown leather chairs, a burled walnut game table, a plaid rug and even an oil painting of hunting dogs gives this space country-estate elegance. The glasses of scotch and cigars are all out and ready to go.
This Atlanta poker room was designed by Pineapple House Interior Design for a five-time Super Bowl winner. A great mix of traditional and modern decor, this space blends wood-paneled walls, pinstriped chairs, a contemporary rug and abstract art.
This sleek poker room in Sacramento, California, designed by Popp Littrell Architecture + Interiors, has a cool futuristic vibe. The game table provides a bold pop of blue in the all-white space, highlighted by the 16-armed suspension light.
Chandelier: Dear Ingo, Moooi
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Chandelier: Dear Ingo, Moooi
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This stylish poker room in New York, designed by Sandvold Blanda Architecture + Interiors, includes a statement-making oversized red pendant light, a custom-designed poker table and modern office chairs.
Chairs: Knoll
Chairs: Knoll
This dark and elegant poker room in Los Angeles’ Brentwood Park neighborhood was designed by MSH Design. The space has a mauve-topped table that seats 10. The three oversized pendant lights provide a warm glow in this lavishly moody room.
This transitional poker room in Boston, designed by Kate Maloney Interior Design, includes barrel-backed tufted chairs and a shagreen-leather-covered pedestal game table.
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This traditional Dallas poker room, designed by the Dallas Design Group, hits many classic notes with its paneled walls, green velvet table and hunting dogs oil painting, but the zebra rug and cheetah print on the bar stools are what add a little wild side to the scene.
This Los Angeles poker room, designed by Kelly Ferm, has some definite star quality. The terra-cotta flooring, hammered-brass pendants and mosaic tile backsplash on the private bar make for a hip night of cards.
It’s not hard to imagine Mad Men’s Don Draper and Roger Sterling playing a game of cards in this midcentury-inspired poker room in Portland. The custom game table was created by interior designer Jessica Helgerson, and the vintage chairs were covered in matching leather.
Chandelier: Lindsey Adelman
Chandelier: Lindsey Adelman
This Salt Lake City poker room isn’t messing around. With faux-riveted walls and a walk-in safe, it’s fair to assume that the house rules always apply.
Pendant: Hicks
Pendant: Hicks
This bright and airy L.A. poker room was designed by Pal + Smith. With its vaulted ceiling, bright windows, two flat-screens and room-length bar, it’s a space that works well day or night.
This rustic poker room in the mountain town of Big Canoe, Georgia, was designed by Lakota Cove and includes a handcrafted hickory game table that flips to become a dining table. The matching chairs are covered in a Native American–inspired fabric.
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Great article Bryan, with photos of poker rooms in exceptional designs that speak to our poker room hearts. We carry heirloom quality poker tables, hold'em tables, poker chip sets, chess sets, home bars, furnishings and accessories for anyone looking to create poker rooms or men's interiors of distinction!
I'd have to check with the owner, but who knows Studio NOO, he might just throw in a bottle of scotch!
http://www.thosbaker.com/game-room
Christi, on behalf of Thos. Baker
No drinks on the table please Christi !!!
Oops, you're right Tundra Finish Works! I took those drinks to the bar. Then the owner dropped by with Scotch for Studio Noo and.... well, what can I say? It's a special occasion!
Christi, on behalf of Thos. Baker
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