Smoking Room/Cigar Lounge

The smoking room or cigar lounge provides a dedicated space for enjoying tobacco in comfort—complete with proper ventilation, comfortable seating, and accessories for the ritual of smoking. These traditionally masculine spaces celebrate the leisurely pace and social aspects of cigar or pipe enjoyment while containing smoke from the rest of the home. Designing a smoking room means prioritizing ventilation above all else while creating atmosphere. The best smoking lounges feel like private clubs—with plush leather seating, ambient lighting, humidor storage, and ventilation systems powerful enough to prevent smoke migration while maintaining comfortable temperatures.

Key Design Considerations

✓Powerful ventilation and air filtration
✓Comfortable seating for long conversations
✓Proper humidor storage
✓Fire-safe materials and surfaces
✓Negative air pressure to prevent smoke escape
✓Easy-clean surfaces

Layout Tips

Position seating in conversation groupings. Include side tables for drinks and ashtrays. The humidor can serve as a focal point. Ensure the room can be sealed when not in use. Position ventilation to draw smoke away from occupants.

Lighting Recommendations

Warm, ambient lighting creates club atmosphere. Table lamps provide reading light for conversation areas. Avoid overhead lighting that highlights smoke. Dimmers allow mood adjustment.

Storage Ideas

A quality humidor maintains cigar conditions. A bar cart or built-in bar provides beverage service. Magazine or book storage supports leisurely reading. Cigar accessories need dedicated storage.

Popular Features for Smoking Room/Cigar Lounge

Commercial-grade ventilation system

Leather seating

Quality humidor

Bar or beverage service

Dark, rich color palette

Recommended Design Styles

These design styles work particularly well for smoking room/cigar lounge spaces:

Traditional Art Deco British Colonial Glam Dark Academia Gentleman Club

💡 Pro Tip

Invest heavily in ventilation—undersized systems fail to prevent smoke migration, and retrofitting is expensive. A commercial air handler with HEPA and carbon filtration, properly sized for the room, is essential. Budget for this before budgeting for leather chairs.