Pool Room Ideas

Pool is a classic, entertaining social game that requires excellent coordination and a strong understanding of geometry. On a single billiards table you can play a variety of games, including 8-ball, 9-ball, cut throat and straight pool. Save money on going out to the bar and time on waiting for an open table by creating your own pool room in your house. Does this Spark an idea?

Colors

Let the pool table set the colors for your pool room. Echo the red or green of the cloth on the pool table with colored glass above table lighting, matching drapes, upholstery and trim on the wall. Match the wood grain on the table with wooden bar stools and tables for drinks. Alternately, use clear Lucite chairs to provide seating without creating a crowded feel in the room. Use a neutral color background, such as teal or cream, to set the backdrop for the whole room.

Modern Lighting

Pool rooms traditionally feature barroom decor with heavy hanging lights above the pool table and other lamps or sconces filling in. If space is at a premium, or if you have a more modern aesthetic, consider using a more modern lighting setup. Put in track or can lighting above the table to provide task lighting. Fill in the room with recessed lights for accent lighting and illumination. Add in a few sconces or small pendant lights near the corners as accents if you wish to provide a moody touch to the room without crowding up the room.

Open Design

If you enjoy throwing parties, open up your billiards room to the rest of the house to allow people to come and go freely and fluidly. Knock out part of the wall to enlarge the doorway into a broad, open entrance or install a sliding door that retracts into the wall to make the room feel more welcoming. Place a striking art work, such as a colorful poster, directly across from the doorway to draw the eye into the room and make it feel more welcoming.