December calls for time spent indoors with friends and family, and there’s no better way to enjoy spending time with others than playing a game of pool or relaxing by a cozy fire. In this billiard room featured in James Michael Howard’s Atmosphere: The Seven Elements of Great Design (Abrams, 2019), a large couch and custom pool table are bold in scale to match the size of the room, simultaneously allowing for unhindered movement and comfort throughout the space. This space incorporates the key elements of design Howard emphasizes in his book: style, scale, proportion, rhythm, light, color, and texture. Replicate this look with some of these curated objects!

1. Lana Pillow in Navy // Company C
2. Arial View, 36” x 38,” by Annie Darling // Elizabeth Moss Galleries
3. California House Austin Pool Table // Maine Home Recreation
4. Cinco Mist // Mougalian Rugs
5. Plaza Chandelier in True Black // Schoolhouse
6. Williams Sonoma Reserve Spirit Decanter // Williams Sonoma
7. Griffin Tufted Back Sofa in Romper Porcelain // Perigold 
8. Original Marilyn Monroe Dictionary Wall Art, 24” x 30” // Evers Fine Arts
9. Wood Frame Side Table // West Elm