Any sci-fi and video game lover with $35 million to spare will want to get their hands on this Boca Raton mansion. Although from the outside is looks like one's average multi-million dollar home, on the inside is another story completely. Entire rooms have been redesigned to mimic sets from 'Star Wars,' 'Call of Duty' and more.
Owned by the ex-CEO of FriendFinder, Mark Bell, the Boca Raton Mansion was designed by Randall Stofft. The eight bedroom, sixteen bathroom palace also boasts a full arcade, turning the home into a nerdy entertainment mecca. many of the other rooms are also themed. For instance, one of the bedrooms takes on a nautical theme. Of course, there are some spaces left completely untouched.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Sci-fi Inspired Homes
- Incorporating elements of popular sci-fi movies and TV shows into luxury homes could be a new trend for high-end real estate developers.
- Themed Rooms
- Themed rooms, such as those inspired by video games and other pop culture references, could become a popular feature in upscale homes.
- Nerdy Entertainment Centers
- Creating entertainment centers in homes, such as a full arcade or other nerdy features, could become a must-have for wealthy buyers.
Where This Applies
- Real Estate
- Real estate developers may want to consider incorporating popular sci-fi and video game references into luxury homes to attract potential buyers.
- Interior Design
- Interior designers could focus on creating themed rooms for clients who are fans of specific movies, TV shows, and video games.
- Entertainment
- The trend of creating nerdy entertainment centers in homes could lead to new opportunities for companies that specialize in building and installing personalized home theaters and gaming systems.
