Mahjong Rooms - The Latest Interior Trend!
Did you see the recent, amazing article in House Beautiful, "Here's Why Mahjong Rooms Are Having A Moment"? We are all for this! Here are a few of my favorite quotes from the The May 24th, 2024, article, by Angela Tafoya:
"Lately, we're seeing a noticeable shift in rooms being designed not just around practicality, but for human connection - through board games. Maybe it's a post pandemic pivot for wanting to spend quality time with loved ones or perhaps a way to escape the daily digital overlad, but building a room's foundation around a game is an intentional way to enhance the closeness people feel when they're in it."
"Mahjong is more than just a way to interact with the people you're playing with - it's a way to engage with your senses. There's a tactile quality to this game that other card games don't allow... In addition to the physical component, the game is widely celebrated for its ability to bring people together - offering an opportunity for communing... The game isn't just a pastime. It's become a form of entertaining."
I keep dreaming about converting a room in our house for this very reason but for now, it's still just a dream. But I do love when we get together at The Crafty Place in Hingham to learn and play - cozy and festive, a perfect spot for a game of Mahj. But if you know a local restaurant, bar, private club or other venue that would be interested in holding a regular gathering, where we'd feel like we're hanging out in someone's living rom, please let me know. And if you have designed a Mahjong Room yourself, please share photos and an invite - I'll be happy to bring tiles and snacks!
To read the full article, click HERE. She talks about all elements of Mahjong, beyond what a connector it is!
"Lately, we're seeing a noticeable shift in rooms being designed not just around practicality, but for human connection - through board games. Maybe it's a post pandemic pivot for wanting to spend quality time with loved ones or perhaps a way to escape the daily digital overlad, but building a room's foundation around a game is an intentional way to enhance the closeness people feel when they're in it."
"Mahjong is more than just a way to interact with the people you're playing with - it's a way to engage with your senses. There's a tactile quality to this game that other card games don't allow... In addition to the physical component, the game is widely celebrated for its ability to bring people together - offering an opportunity for communing... The game isn't just a pastime. It's become a form of entertaining."
I keep dreaming about converting a room in our house for this very reason but for now, it's still just a dream. But I do love when we get together at The Crafty Place in Hingham to learn and play - cozy and festive, a perfect spot for a game of Mahj. But if you know a local restaurant, bar, private club or other venue that would be interested in holding a regular gathering, where we'd feel like we're hanging out in someone's living rom, please let me know. And if you have designed a Mahjong Room yourself, please share photos and an invite - I'll be happy to bring tiles and snacks!
To read the full article, click HERE. She talks about all elements of Mahjong, beyond what a connector it is!
