Pool Table Lighting: Pool Pendant or Island Pendant Lighting
Most people think of the pool table as the centerpiece of their pool room or family living room. Mistaken! A pool table is a pool table is a pool table, until it’s properly lit. The centerpiece of a pool room is the light over the pool table. Unless you’re Ray Charles, you probably can’t play pool in the dark, and you certainly can’t play pool when shadows interfere with the playing field.
Billiards room lighting or billiards room lighting is the finishing touch that sets off and shows off your billiards table. Until then it’s a piece of furniture. Like dry toast without jam. That beautiful Tiffany Island 3-light pendant or Tiffany oblong pendant hanging over the playing surface is the make or break of your pool table area.
Bottom Line: Whatever you choose for your billiard room lighting becomes the centerpiece of your billiard room.
Okay pool shark, let’s slow down and consider a few important things about your lighting options. There are a few things to keep in mind and taking time to do a little homework will result in years of enjoyment for your family and friends. In addition to adding beauty, style and personality to this favorite part of the house and/or pool table.
First, I’m going to assume that you’ve looked at the ceiling above your pool table and considered that there’s somewhere for your lighting system to hang. Some pool tables and pool tables take up a lot of space. Second, is it wired correctly or can it be wired correctly so the lighting can be centered and third, high enough to allow your new Tiffany Island 3-Light Pendant or Tiffany Oblong Billiards Pendant to hang from about 30 to 32 inches above the pool? board game surface.
You want to make sure that your new Island or Billiard lighting system lights up to the edge of the pool table. If it is too high, the lights will interfere with your eyes, if it is too low, the lights may be damaged by an erratic billiard ball, cue, or your head. Most systems work fine with 60-watt bulbs, however, depending on the setup and the shape or size of the pool table, 40-watt bulbs may work just as well.
Now comes the exciting part, choosing the lighting system.
The two best styles of lighting to consider are an Island Pendant (either 2 or 3 lights) or a Billiard Pendant (Oblong Pendant). From here the choice is yours and depends on your taste. Right now, you’re probably still reeling from the pool table centerpiece, but trust me, the right lighting will turn a nice piece of furniture into a beautiful pool table.
I have been mentioning Tiffany Style Lighting for a reason. There’s nothing faster than a beautiful Tiffany Island 3-Light Pendant Light or Tiffany Billiard Pendant Light. Here is the difference between the two.
– Island Pendant – Ceiling light, usually with multiple shades, hung horizontally and generally best suited for a kitchen island, bar, pool table, or above a counter.
– Billiard pendant – Single shade ceiling light, typically 30″ or longer, hung horizontally and generally best suited for a bar, living room, or pool table.
So you can see that either will work well for lighting up your pool room. Tiffany oblong pendants are very popular as they can be had in many different themes. If she also loves to sport fish, golf, hunt, fly, play baseball, or any other sport she chooses, there are several lighting manufacturers that make oblong pendants with these types of themes. Or you can choose a slogan like Budweiser, Coca Cola, Cheers, or Billiards. From the simple to the intricate and beautiful, nothing says Pool Room like a Tiffany Billiard Pendant or Oblong Pendant.
If you want to go in a different direction but just as functional, consider a Tiffany Island pendant. Either a 2 light system or a 3 light system. Many Island Pendants also come in themes or slogans or just simple styles. They’re a bit more versatile simply because at some point, if you want to switch to different shades, it’s as easy as buying new shades with a different theme, style, or slogan. Either set up and lit correctly will have the same results.
A wonderful time and the potential for many shark baits!
Cost can be a big factor when choosing any style of lighting. Fortunately, there is a price range for everyone interested in these billiard room lighting styles. Cost for either style starts as low as $100. Tiffany pendants in this price range use a less substantial material and will not offer the sharper, finer beauty of more expensive pendants, however they can be simply functional and the savings may be worth it. On the higher side, you can pay $500, $1000 up to $2000 and more. Of course you get what you pay for. These expensive lamps are truly beautiful and will capture and hold the eyes of anyone who looks at them.
When you choose to purchase a Tiffany Island pendant or a Tiffany Billiard pendant for your pool room or billiard room and take your time in choosing, you are guaranteed to love, cherish and enjoy this beautiful product for years to come.
Additional tips:
– Room lighting location: 30 – 32 inches above pool table
– Room Color Scheme: Darker walls work best and help the table and lights stand out once the pool room is finished.
– Neon signs give your pool room that pool hall feel.
– Smaller lights and wall sconces can be placed around the edges of the room to set the mood.
– Consider dimmer switches for a soft, warm, relaxing and comfortable environment.
– Recessed lighting works wonders
– The light over the pool table should be the brightest light in the room.
– And although it probably goes without saying, place the length of the light in the same direction as the length of the table.
It’s not just Tiffany, it’s you!