Having a unique, albeit unnecessary, feature in the home creates quite a fun experience for guests and can act as quite a talking point when people first enter. Your home is your space, so having something in it that screams you is perfectly acceptable, especially if you enjoy entertaining guests regularly. Fun gadgets and the latest trends can make guests want to come back again, and again, and again, and help you be the best host you can be. If entertaining is not for you, you can still benefit from a variety of special features. The idea behind them is ease and comfort for everyone who enters your home. If you’re looking to make your home a little more interesting, and fun or to create the perfect entertainment area, keep reading.
1. Get a Poker Table
Poker nights are always fun, but playing on the dining room table doesn’t quite hit the spot the way it should. Spruce up your poker nights by getting your own poker table to really elevate the game. It creates an experience, turning the evening into an event, rather than just a few people coming over for an evening of poker. Dress up, don an alter ego, just have fun and enjoy playing the game the way it was meant to be played.
2. Home Cinema
This is a trend that will never go out of fashion. At-home cinemas are probably more popular than ever as traditional movie theatres continue to close down across the world. People don’t like going to the cinema if they can simply stream something online at home. Converting a space like your basement into a home cinema is a great way to make your home feel more fun. Some people choose to put in an oversized screen, but we recommend keeping the TV in your living room. Most opt for a good-quality projector and project directly onto the wall or a white screen for a smoother picture. Throw in a few incredibly comfy oversized recliners, a well-stocked bar, and a popcorn machine and you’re good to go.
3. Sauna or Hot Tub
Another trend that will never go out of style is having a hot tub. Recently having a complimentary sauna has gained quite a lot of popularity, too. With time designs have gotten even better and some even allow you to connect your smartphone for ease of use and additional features. You can have a built-in sauna as an extension of your home, or a small portable sauna that sits outside on your balcony, or wherever you wish to place it. An outdoor hot tub is a great way to get everyone outdoors on those cold days and is an excellent entertainment feature that can accompany an outdoor bar, or create an oasis where you can relax and unwind.
4. Infinity Pool
Another great outdoor oasis is an infinity pool. Adding an infinity pool to your property can create a real “moment”, especially if you have a great view of a city, forest, or any backdrop that you find magical. They are lovely for use in the summer to escape the heat and cool down, and unlike other ordinary swimming pools don’t sit there, useless in winter. This is because they always act as a great conversation starter and double as a massive water feature in your garden.
5. Fire Pit
Before we move back inside for our final point, we have one last point outside. Fire pits are lovely for when things start to cool down. There are three main types of fire pits. These are electric, gas, and wood. Since no one really enjoys smelling smoke, gas and electricity are the two most popular entertainment areas. By adding some outdoor furniture and turning it into a proper outdoor entertainment area, a fire pit can look lovely and be a welcome home addition. It means that you can sit outside for longer and enjoy a lovely evening entertaining outdoors.
6. A Wine Room
Having a wine room is the ultimate staycation for you and your friends from the comfort of your own home. Wine rooms are a chic thing to add to your home and are a great and classy alternative to the somewhat outdated concept of a “man cave”. Gone are the days of dark spaces that stink cigars. These wine rooms are well equipped and have a variety of different types of wine on display as well as coolers.
Your home doesn’t have to be boring. Any home can be turned into the perfect entertainment hub with just a few tweaks and changes to the way things are currently organized.