To expand on my previous comment over a decade ago, no need to choose. Get a pool table with a dining table top. There are loads available. Then cut yourself a piece of MDF or decent quality plywood to fit on top. Make the dimensions enough to allow for fitting a net. EITHER paint it in your own colour scheme as a ping pong table - maybe to match your choice of pool table cloth. Doesn't have to be green & white. Mine's blue & yellow, to match the funky bats & balls I found. OR make the top side a piece of art. hang it on the wall when not in use. You can play ping pong on any sized table. Mine's about 1m x 2m as that's what I can easily store. (Sadly no space for a pool table, but we do have a wide bodied pinball machine & our local pool club, with three pool & two snooker tables, is a 5 min walk away.) You CAN have your cake & eat it.

Like others have said, I personally would paint all four walls the dark blue (if the room is as light and bright as it looks in the photo). It does seem counter-intuitive to paint a bright room a dark colour, but if the quality of light is good, using a dark colour can really highlight that quality. And the lovely thing about the dark F&B paints, in my experience, is the way they look different at different times of day. I think the combination of dark blue-grey-tan is lovely, and a large mirror against a dark blue wall would look fantastic. If you decided that the room wasn't well-lit enough for all dark blue, I would go for just one wall - two walls one colour and the other two walls another colour might look like you just couldn't make up your mind. And by the way, I really like the way you've mismatched your sofas - not always an easy thing to get right!

Hi Fortune, Even the simplest pools that I have worked on professionally, we have always hired a pool company / expert to work alongside with, so definitely do your research to find a good one you like (Or search some here). From a professional perspective I can give you the following guidance having designed and worked on a around five indoor pools, some super lux and others just normal. 1. Get clear on your design and don't change your mind - this will cost you probably quite a lot especially if they have started work already (don't forget that most things you see with pools are hidden). 2. Don't cut costs on heating (water & room), drainage, pool systems, tanking, filters and pumps. You WILL have to fix it over and over and it will always be a thorn in your side. And always listen to the requests for access panels (undoubtedly you WILL eventually need access to absolutely everything). 3. You will most probably need to hire a M&E consultant or a ventilation company separately to deal with the air inside if your pool company doesn't already cover this. 4. Try to cut costs and save money on the external structure and finishes. There are an unlimited number of ways to design a nice pool enclosure - don't get stuck on one way, especially if you are on a budget. Get clear on one idea (fireplace at the end or pitched roof, or glazed end and see that through - your costs will explode if you start believing you need everything. One feature will work - make it special, and if you cant live without the others, put in provisions but save for them later). Don't forget tiling and finishes will need to have slip ratings. 5. Don't forget that glass (and mirrors) if not heated will fog up, spoiling your view out of windows. 6. Don't forget to think about the lighting (and maintenance of it - especially if it is above the pool). 7. Keep all of your warranties in tact and in a safe place - (You will most probably need them). This is the end of my professional guidance! (Change of voice with an Aussie twang) ------The below should not be taken as professional advice or guidance in any way---- Now as an Aussie having worked on way too many pools that I think wasted a lot of money for absolutely nothing and having spent 28 years of my life swimming in millions of different pools, this is what I actually wanted to write to you! 1. I would totally explore European and Eastern European pools. Just like I would trust an Aussie company (but still use your brain, there are always duds amongst the good ones). 2. Never underestimate how strong the smell of chlorine is - you will smell it at least 10 metres away, behind air lock doors and even outside of the building (and don't let anyone tell you otherwise). 3. Salt water pools are superior and worth the investment. (My humble Aussie opinion). 4. Don't choose any plastic finishes for drains that are visible, they look cheap and tacky. There are some fantastic better quality ones (from Australia of course) - check out Aqua Bocci for drainage - its available here too. 5. Also, don't choose plastic edging strips for anything, not sure why these even exist on earth, no matter how expensive everything else is, it will look cheap and its one of the things you will always see. Think about the details and search online for how tiles are finished - there is always a way. 6. Consider an outdoor pool with a roof that closes and opens. Teamed with a good pool cover (electric of course) it could possibly be a much better solution depending on the location. I have always wanted to use Umbris, but haven't had a chance on a project yet! I hope this gave you a head start! P.S, I checked your idea board - your ideas for your pool are absolutely divine! I hope this helped because it would be a pity for such wonderful ideas not to become real! Jo and some pretty pics below, just because...

Hi Claire ! Adding some thoughts .... If the carpet is going - try to replace it with something equally sound deadening - as otherwise his late night games with the lads will keep everyone below up - with all that pacing and pondering before a shot ! Re decision to go for industrial or gentleman's club - (luckily the lamp will suit either) - which of the two fits in better with the other rooms that lead to or will be enjoyed by guests prior to entering this one.... and which style might you expect from the exterior of the house ? Do you want cohesion with the rest of the home - or is the the wild card room ? If the table is to be the main feature of the room - then don't go too dark on your lower paint colour or it wall blend in too well. But if this IS the effect - then perhaps try ALL graphite - ceilings too ( try a paint a photo app and see if this works for you ) Then add brighter bar seating and warm lighting in that area to make that the prominent piece . Add a separately switched strong white light to aim at the dart board - and I you do go for panelling here too- I'd suggest you mount the dartboard on a layer of either cork or dark rubber matting. I'd suggest, to keep the feel of a billiards room, only light the bar area, and have low lamps in each corner of the room, that can be switched off individually if they interfere with a shot. Nb. As the ceiling is so low - I'd suggest the bar be in the front of the window - so the players can stand upright in that bit much easier. Hope that helps a bit !