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Ultimate Sports Lounge Design Ideas

March 05, 2024

No gaudy sports rooms here. We’re watching The Big Game in sleek, stylish spaces made for hanging out with your best buds or entertaining the whole neighborhood.

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Photo: Gibeon Photography, Designed by Rich Graves at Altius Design and Barb Cooke with Cooke Interiors Studios. From: Malmquist Construction
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Sports Lounges Made Stylish

Whether you’re cheering for your football, soccer or basketball team, catching the latest cheer competition or gymnastic routine, or gathering for the Olympics, having a dedicated space for watching your favorite sport makes the overall experience more enjoyable. Get your snacks ready, your drinks in the cooler and let’s play ball!

Have a small TV over your bar area so no one has to miss a minute of the game while they make their second cocktail and refill their plate. Clean-lined cabinetry clad in stone countertops is a sleek contrast against the textured stone backsplash.

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Photo: A. Clore Interiors. From: Amber Clore
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Bring on the Bright Lights

Sports bars and lounges may typically be known for their dark, smoky atmosphere, but we’re partial to this light and bright space. Ample seating, including an oversized sofa and lime green chairs, for a group of 10, guarantee everyone an unobstructed view of the TV screen. Jerseys, photographs and sports memorabilia decorate the walls and hold spots of honor around the entertainment center.

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Photo: Aaron Kraft, Krafty Photos. From: Design Associates Architects
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Move the Bar to Your House

Why go out to the bar when you have your own (much more stylish) one in your basement? Rustic stone and barnwood envelope the room in cozy charm, while overhead, reclaimed beams add rugged definition. In addition to its beautifully welcoming environment, the space also offers every amenity a crowd could desire — from a pool table and dartboard to a fully stocked bar and cushy seating around a big screen.

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Photo: Victoria Pearson, Builder: Brian Glenn Construction, Architect: Jeremy Oury at Kibo Architects, Design by Lonni Paul. From: Lonni Paul
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Create a Cooling-Off Spot

Designate a place to take a break in between quarters, during commercials or when you feel like you’re going to start yelling at the refs. This Old-World corner off the main room is the ideal spot to reclaim your cool. Mix a drink, grab a cigar and sink into a leather club chair.

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Pay Attention to the Details

Framed vintage-inspired artwork laid out in a grid gallery delivers sophisticated sports style to your lounge. An industrial-styled table topped with the essentials — scotch and vodka — is all you need to start your game off on a good note.

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Play With the Fishes

There’s no rule that your sports lounge has to only be about the game on TV. This snazzy bar has views of the action on the screen, but it also gets to take in a pretty incredible aquarium scene. Pale blue neon lights pair with a black-and-gray color palette and sleek, contemporary furnishings for a Vegas-like escape in the home.

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Photo: Andre Bernard. From: Leslie Lamarre
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Opt for the Trio

When you need to keep your eye on three games at once, triple your screens. This custom-built entertainment wall houses three TVs so you won’t miss a single play. Your whole family or friend group can pile on the enormous sectional or grab snacks at the live-edge bar top.

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Photo: Design Styles Architecture. From: Design Styles Architecture
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Get Ready to Play

This multipurpose room has something for everyone. Want to watch the World Championship? Belly up to the bar. Ready to catch the latest movie on Max? Grab a seat over in the theater area. Love a little friendly competition? Challenge a friend to a game of pool. Warm and inviting, olive green walls pair with black wainscoting and an exposed brick accent wall.

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Photo: Rennai Hoefer. From: The TomKat Studio
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Embrace High Contrast

Black and white is a no-fail color combo that creates the just-right juxtaposition. This open, bright living space is designed for the whole family to enjoy time and watching sports together. A kitchenette keeps snacks and drinks on hand, a pool table keeps the non-sports watchers entertained and overstuffed leather seating provides comfy seats for watching the event.

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Photo: Lifestyle Production Group. From: Choeff Levy Fischman
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On the Big Screen

Primed for movie night or the Super Bowl, this teal-drenched space is the ultimate hangout. A massive screen means you see every play in 4K realness, and the floating console keeps all the cords and electronics hidden out of sight. Reclaimed herringbone wood floors add rugged style underfoot.

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Photo: Jawitz Properties Ltd., a member of Luxury Portfolio International. From: Jawitz Properties Ltd.
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Deliver a Burst of Color

Dark and moody with a spark of vivid orange, this space is prepared to host any event. Recessed lighting is strategically placed among the floral tile ceiling to create a starry night effect. Laid-back recliners give you the movie theater experience without having to leave your home, and a bar-height table is the perfect place to eat or converse with friends.

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Know Where to Find the Bar

Happy hour blends into kickoff at this wood-and-stone-clad bar. Reclaimed barnwood overhead defines the bar space while also creating a rugged, intimate environment. Simple pendant lights illuminate the glossy hardwood countertops and nail head-trimmed leather barstools — the perfect mix of contemporary and rustic styles.