Lighting for Pool / Games Room
The current plan is that the vertical part of the side walls are going to be painted in a deep anthracite grey, the ceiling and sloping walls in a white (as the ceiling is lowish) and the two end walls (one with the window and the other with he dart board will also be in the dark grey.
He has just purchased a light fitting for over the pool table but we are wondering how to light the rest of the room.
Everything is being ripped out, so changing positions of electrics is no issue at all.
The room is 6m x 5.2m
We're wondering whether to go for a pair of directional spots at each end in the centre of the ceiling, pointing out towards the four corners of the room, or up and down lighters along the straight part of the side walls?
Or any better suggestion :)
Any advice much appreciated.
Thank you,
Claire
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Claire Nicholson
6 years ago
PROArchitects atelier ltd
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6 years ago
minnie101
6 years agoClaire Nicholson
6 years agoOooh! Thanks Minnie, don't think he's considered that it won't light the whole table!!! There are directional spots at both ends at the moment which we were hoping to get rid of, but maybe he'll just have to replace them for something more modern.
I love the idea of a picture light over the dart board but every now and again i'm allowed to play (!!!) and I don't seem to hit the board every time, so I might be a bit scared of hitting the light :)
Not too sure about furniture yet, I think he'd quite like a few high stools and a high drinks table in one corner so they can perch and put drinks there when other people are taking their turn, but not really made any decisions yet, so everything is an option.
He quite likes something like this, or maybe something completely different and a bit more industrial / pub like
Thanks ever so much for the advice!
minnie101
6 years agoHi CLaire. I sent my husband to the basement last night and he thinks he can play perfectly well without the spots (I can't!) and pointed out that in a snooker hall you'd only have the light over the table. Tricky one but you definitely need some light aimed towards the darts board! It might be safer to have a spot aimed at this as if you were to hit the picture light it might rebound on you?! Have you considered panelling (with beading) below the eaves and painting this in the dark grey and having a lighter colour above and on the ceiling? I can't find a pic but hopefully the one with the fire kind of illustrates. If the ceilings are low it might be better to go for low furniture? Not sure on your thoughts of the first pic but could a gentlemens club look work well with drinks trolley, brass etc? Are you changing the floor?
Claire Nicholson thanked minnie101Claire Nicholson
6 years agolast modified: 6 years ago
PROOnePlan
6 years agominnie101
6 years ago
Carolina
6 years agoWhy don't you just do downlights in the flat ceiling part (on a dimmer)? That way you can see the corners of the pool table and if you put one above the dart board, it won't be in the way of your darts.
And you could do wall lights on the sloped parts, like in this photo...
Contemporary Family Room · More InfoIf it was my room, I'd probably do downlights in the flat part of the ceiling and place up/down lights along the border between sloped wall and straight wall.
Probably not these, but to show you what I mean with up/down lights.
Cubo Wall Lamp · More InfoClaire Nicholson
6 years agolast modified: 6 years agoCarolina
6 years ago
PROLitecraft
6 years agolast modified: 6 years agoHi Claire,
As your room has quite a low ceiling, I would suggest directional spotlights or track lights on a dimmer switch for practical lighting. This will allow you to control the lights level and direct the lights to the position of your choice. This would also be a good way of lighting the dart board.
Opal Circular Adjustable Recessed Down light 3 Pack - Brushed Steel
Rosco 1 Light Parabolic Square Single Wall or Ceiling Spotlight - White
Track Lighting Kit PAR-30 Triple Die Cast Spotlight - White
To add more interest you could go for an Led strip light along the ceiling on both sides.
5 Metre RGB LED Strip Light Kit - Colour Changing
Decorative lights can add finishing touches to the room, but I wouldn't go for a floor lamp to save some space. This arrow light can be a great addition to a man cave.
Arrow Wall Light Box with Black Frame - Black
Hope this helps. If you have any questions feel free to contact us by emailing customerservice@litecraft.co.uk or by calling 0161 359 4777
Kind Regards,
Litecraft Team
minnie101