It may be time to pack away the patio furniture, but the fun is coming inside. This fall, we’re bringing back the rec room.
In the era of leisure suits and plastic bean bag chairs, that “wood-“paneled rec room was an open invitation to turn on your lava lamp, break out the ping pong paddles, or just let your records play. It’s an idea, much like flared pants, whose time has come (again.) And, given a crop of new furniture made for comfy grownup fun, it could be the best idea we’ve had in years.
Here’s how to raise the level of your lounging when the air takes a chill.
Beats the beanbag:
Patricia Uquiola’s Hosu lounge for Coalesse cradles you so that you can easily use a laptop, read, or beat your kids at Mario Kart. Info:
Light up:
Foscarini’s Anisha Grande Table Lamp doesn’t have purple “lava”, just an ambient glow framed by an artful oval. Still groovy. Info:
Mind the vinyl:
The designers at Symbol Audio know how you feel about your LPs. That’s why their new storage cabinet (above) gently reveals your record collection (up to 600 albums) without jarring it. Info:
Old-school gaming:
Your play may not be pretty, but your table can be. Axel Yberg’s version is a custom piece that’s one part game, one part artwork. Info:
