How to Give Your Home a Clubhouse-Inspired, “Members-Only” Vibe, According to Designers

Rely on Levels

For Andrew Suvalsky, owner and director of Designs by Andrew Suvalskycreating a “member’s room” feel starting with accessories that are as fun as they look.

“Often, my clients ask for the design to feel like a high-end hotel—rich, long, well-traveled, like an exclusive club,” she says. “We create intimacy with luxurious materials like velvet, thick wall-to-wall carpet, vertical wall panels, and well-designed fabrics.”

From there, it’s all about layering. Subtle tones help enhance the mood, while details like a series of wall art displays, plush pillows, and even a wool rug add elegance and depth. The result is a place that feels immersive, one you want to stay in, not just pass through.

Create Intimate Moments

A welcoming dining area beckoning for after-dinner drinks, designed by Kate Pearce.

According to Kate Pearce of Kate Pearce Vintagethe key to designing living spaces is to rethink how furniture is arranged. “With so many of us working from home, people are longing for spaces that are well-designed for post-work downtime and focus during work,” he says.

His style is based on creating groups of comfortable chairs rather than pushing furniture against the wall. Curved sofas and banquettes help define areas suitable for conversation, while breakfast nooks become wonderfully versatile spaces – perfect for working, entertaining or relaxing with a book.

“I like to incorporate vintage pieces, original art, and heirlooms to create a sense of history, spark conversation and build character,” Pearce adds. “Even the breakfast nook in the house feels like a well-designed lounge as every piece has a story.”

Improve Daily Habits

Luxury doesn’t always mean adding more—it often means refining what’s already there. That’s the philosophy of Lauren Behfarin, founder of Small Room Furniture.

She says: “One of my favorite ways to bring a ‘living room’ feel into the home is by separating the everyday spaces. In bathrooms, that might look like clean, white towels stacked neatly on an open shelf—one for your hair, one for your body—next to small towels folded by the sink. These are the details. simple, but ones that make everyday routines feel purposeful and fun.

He also emphasizes hidden storage, such as built-in hampers, to reduce visual clutter and create a calm environment. “And finally, I like to add seating wherever possible,” he says. it becomes a place to pause.”

Bring Bar-Style Living

Multi-zone outdoor retreat, designed by Jeff Andrews.

For designer Jeff Andrews of Jeff Andrews Design, the clubhouse effect is as much about performance as atmosphere. In a Pacific Palisades home overlooking a golf course, he created a lower-level space that serves as the owners’ private retreat — with plenty of seating, raised televisions, and a full-sized bar.

“This place is designed for entertaining, but it’s also a haven for homeowners,” he explains. “From morning espresso services to evening aperitifs, home bars and wineries are the new hallmark of a well-chosen home.”

Additionally, these features are not limited to the kitchen. Built-in coffee makers, refrigerators and beverage centers are making their way into offices, gyms, bedrooms and even event rooms. “It’s simple and luxurious, poured with a purpose,” says Andrews.

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At its core, the clubhouse effect is about creating homes that feel personal, layered, and deeply lived-in. It’s less about organized entertainment and more about everyday rituals—morning coffee, afternoon work sessions, evening relaxation—that take place in places that feel comfortable. Because fancy rooms aren’t just what you like. They are the ones you never want to leave.

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