Own premises for respectable games have long gone beyond aristocratic circles. The thoughtful interior of a billiard room with a classic design is a sign of the refined taste of the owners of the house. Not everyone can boast of such equipment, since a special table under a green cloth is an expensive purchase. Certain requirements for the dimensions, lighting and furnishings of the room emphasize that this is high-status entertainment for successful and wealthy intellectuals.
Basically, billiard tables are made of wood.
Billiard room is a status entertainment for successful and wealthy intellectuals
A thoughtful interior of a billiard room is a sign of refined taste
How should a billiard room be arranged?
Your own room for playing billiards is akin to the calling card of an elite home. Although you can do everything yourself, it is still better to use specialized furniture and good ideas for creating the interior of a billiard room, as in the photo.
The tradition came to our space from foggy London. There, in the 19th century, gentlemen became engrossed in rolling bone balls, directed with a cue into pockets along a carefully thought-out trajectory. They tried to cultivate the special atmosphere of closed London clubs in different countries - this is how the game spread beyond aristocratic circles. But the very spirit of play, inherent in elite society, always reigns under the lamp above the table with green cloth. The design of a modern billiard room is multifaceted.
The design of a modern billiard room is multifaceted
Your own room for playing billiards is akin to the calling card of an elite home
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| 1. | Base | Classical traditions |
| 2. | Concept | Reflection of the individuality of the owners |
| 3. | Atmosphere | Tangible aristocracy through the sophistication of forms and expensive materials |
| 4. | Relevance | Refraction through the prisms of modern design |
| 5. | Style | Close to whole house decoration |
Preference is given to a massive table made of natural wood and upholstered furniture upholstered in leather, but options are possible, as in the photo examples.
The choice of style varies, but they should have a sense of elitism, and it is appropriate to borrow design techniques and historical styles and traditions:
- landowner's estate,
- hunting lodge;
- auxiliary buildings of European palaces;
- knight's castle;
- elite London gentlemen's club.
Preference is given to a massive table made of natural wood
The furniture is mostly upholstered in leather
A separate room is allocated for billiards
Recommended sizes.
Billiard room... What standard dimensions should the room meet? As you well understand, the playing area of the billiard room includes not only the table itself, but also the space around it. According to the rules, the optimal distance from the wall to the edge of the table is equal to the length of the cue. That is, it turns out that the size of the room, which is intended for playing billiards, should be equal to the size of the table, to which two cue lengths are added.
The best option is when the width and length of the room are 4 meters larger than the size of the billiard table. Summarizing all of the above, it turns out that if you want to purchase a twelve-inch table, then the billiard room should have dimensions of no less than 5.56×3.78 meters.
Speaking about the size of the room, it is also worth paying attention to the height of the room, because it should be at least two and a half meters, and ideally four. This height is necessary not only for a good swing of the cue, but also for installing lighting in the billiard room.
If the billiard room is small and on the verge of what is acceptable, then it is recommended to use shortened cues or purchase a smaller table. But, in this case, you may not get pleasure from playing billiards.
Requirements for a room for playing billiards
In a multi-room apartment, a separate room with a balcony door or a large window is allocated for billiards - ventilation is necessary. The fact is that it is common to smoke between games. In a house under construction, it is advisable to think through the design of the billiard room in advance. In an old building, the necessary transformations require effective ventilation and a perfectly flat floor. It is verified according to the building level so that the balls do not change their trajectory.
If there is not enough space, a billiard table and accompanying furniture can be displayed in any spacious corner, in a corridor or other room, if you use the zoning principle:
- in the living room or hallway;
- in an office or library;
- in recreation under a flight of stairs;
- in the attic or furnished attic;
- in a basement or wine cellar.
The microclimate is important so that it is a dry room with a low temperature, without excess humidity, which is detrimental to natural wood. The distance from the walls to the billiard table should be greater than the length of one cue - everything for a comfortable game.
When players change, they should be able to rest comfortably in between, which is facilitated by upholstered furniture and a tea table. The list of necessary furniture includes stands for cues and balls and cues. A small corner for preparing drinks with a bar counter is a sign of care for guests, mostly male. Drinking alcoholic beverages, cigars and strong coffee is welcome.
The distance from the walls to the billiard table should be greater than the length of one cue
If there is not enough space, the billiard table and accompanying furniture can be displayed in any spacious corner
To decorate a billiard room you can also use:
- compact antique furniture;
- striking grandfather clock;
- imitation fireplace;
- large aquarium;
- hunting trophies;
- slot machines;
- television plasma;
- cabinet grand piano;
- shelves with a collection of handmade souvenirs.
A classic example of an interior for a billiard room is designed in the English style, with its inherent aristocratic chic. Mahogany or walnut finish from ceiling to floor. Upholstered furniture in the Chesterfield style, upholstered in genuine leather, using a diamond-shaped carriage pick.
Attention! Keep in mind that the sound of bone balls can be heard far away, so it is advisable to allocate a room for the billiard room away from the children's room and bedrooms. Without play, this room is used for quiet family time or private communication.
For a billiard room, you can allocate a separate building or a covered terrace, where there should be lighting, heating and ventilation. A spacious balcony or glazed loggia in an apartment building is a less successful choice; the sounds of the game will be heard by neighbors, and it will be difficult to provide adequate sound insulation.
The room should have furniture so that players can rest during breaks.
A classic example of an interior for a billiard room is designed in English style
For a billiard room, you can allocate a separate building or a covered terrace
For the convenience of players, there is standardization of the billiard room interior, which is determined by the dimensions of the billiard table:
- small table - 2.9 m by 1.45 m (51 ft in British units);
- middle table – 3.2m by 1.6m (10,498 ft);
- large table - 3.5m by 1.75m (11.48 ft);
- full size table 3.7m by 1.85m (12.3 ft).
There should be space on all sides of the rectangular table for free passage - no less than the length of the cue. Usually the plane under the green cloth stands in the middle of the room, with fairly bright lighting on top. Daylight is not necessary; it can distort the trajectory of the balls. Along one of the walls there is a relaxation area with seating and somewhere nearby there is a “smoking room”. In public places, a viewing area is located at a higher level, where spectators can evaluate the game without disturbing its participants.
You can also use a wine cellar or greenhouse as a billiard room, but high humidity can negatively affect the materials from which the table is made.
There should be room for free passage on all sides of the rectangular table.
You can also use a wine cellar or greenhouse as a billiard room.
Advantages of a billiard room in a private house
For those who are just going to study, it is better to make the room multifunctional so that the room is not empty. For game professionals, the interior of a billiard room in a private house is arranged according to a classic model.
Advantages:
- reflection of the status of the owner;
- an isolated room where guests are brought if there is no desire to show the secluded corners of the building;
- indicator of family wealth (a good table is very expensive);
- an excellent place for meaningful communication - teaching beginners how to play;
- the opportunity to have fun in bad weather, when a picnic or weekend away has been cancelled;
- the environment itself is visually pleasing, the game is interesting for relaxation, stimulates visual acuity and logical thinking, trains or normalizes the functioning of muscles that are not used in everyday life;
- the game introduces European cultural traditions;
- a good way to decorate an empty room.
If there is a lack of an isolated room, you can play billiards in the living or dining area, if a transformable dining table is provided for this. The playing surface with green cloth is hidden under a hinged, sliding or removable cover. This is optimal for a small apartment with good sound insulation.
Blackout curtains and well-chosen lighting fixtures above the table will provide even artificial light so as not to distort the calculation of cue strikes on balls.
If there is a lack of isolated room, you can play billiards in the living or dining area
The design of the room is tied to the selected table - materials and style
Most classic tables are made from natural wood
Design options for a private billiard room
For those who do not have the opportunity to contact specialists, the design of a billiard room in the house can be thought out independently. But it is important to take into account all the points so that the interior turns out successful.
1. Selection of finishing materials.
The design of the room is tied to the selected table - materials and style. Today there are no restrictions, since in specialized catalogs you can order a billiard table in any price category. A high-quality playing surface with a massive frame and turned legs cannot be cheap.
There are homemade, antique and mobile offers - a folding table with metal legs. This model does not ensure the accuracy of the trajectory, but you can take it with you to the dacha and take it out into the open space. Most classic tables are made from natural wood, the shade of which matches the rest of the finish:
- wenge;
- nut;
- oak;
- cherry;
- ash;
It is important to emphasize the beauty of a classic design that imitates the decor of an elite billiard club with finishing materials - walls, floor and ceiling. Green cloth does not have to be duplicated in the interior, but if you place tubs with bush palms or monsteras in the corners, this will make the atmosphere even more hospitable. But the main attention should be paid to decorating with wooden panels, ceiling beams and luxury carpentry.
The monolithic floor must support the heavy weight of the gaming table. High-quality parquet is considered a classic, but today it is being replaced by expensive laminate, especially since you can choose any decor (imitation wood texture). Tile materials are not appropriate, but in some cases highly abrasion-resistant porcelain tiles and marble tiles are used. An option such as carpeting or paths around the perimeter of the table is possible.
The monolithic floor must withstand the heavy weight of the gaming table
The main attention should be paid to decorating with wooden panels
2. Furnishing
In addition to the classic table and cue stands, an appropriate set of upholstered furniture is selected for a comfortable stay. Classic - leather upholstery, but this is not necessary. Today, multi-seat and modular sofas with upholstery for smokers are produced - from materials that do not support combustion.
There are modern upholstery materials with Teflon upholstery, which repels liquids and dirt. Sitting on such a sofa or chair, you don’t have to worry about accidentally spilling coffee or red wine. A paper napkin will quickly absorb drops that are not absorbed, but roll up into balls.
Cabinet furniture is a minimum; it should not clutter the room. Antiques are possible - a console on bent legs, a coffee table, a bar counter, etc. It is not advisable to place glass furniture - a ball flying off under an impact can damage it. Homemade furniture is also not advisable, except that it is made by real experts in the game.
Attention: Game tables differ depending on the type of game. For example, there are tables for Russian pyramid and classic games, American Pool and snooker.
Gaming tables differ depending on the type of game
Cabinet furniture is a minimum, it should not clutter the room
It is not advisable to install glass furniture
3. Choosing a design style
Billiards is an elite game for people who value luxury and comfort. In a billiard room, all decoration should indicate the wealth and good taste of the owners:
- the basic style for playrooms is English classics;
- modern style is suitable for loft apartments, duplexes, studios or urban buildings with distinct urban architecture;
- palace and castle surroundings are possible when the entire house is furnished in this style;
- eco-style goes well with natural wood and green cloth of the billiard table;
- Empire and Egyptian style, as its prototype, looks good if you use white stone in the decoration and the appropriate configuration of the gaming table;
- Country, chalet and Provence styles are also well suited for wood finishing, especially if these are beamed attic ceilings;
- minimalism is an excellent solution for this functionality, nothing superfluous, but what is there is solid and of high quality;
- Moroccan and oriental style is an ode to luxury; it is important to choose the right table configuration and decorate it with gold molding;
- Ethnic style presupposes a characteristic finish for the region - African, Japanese, Chinese and other decor will highlight textiles and decor.
Billiards is an elite game for people who value luxury and comfort.
Modern style is suitable for loft apartments
4. Lighting
In the interior of billiard rooms, lighting is given special importance. The light should not be blinding, although it should be enough for the game. The soft glow should fall on the green cloth strictly perpendicularly. Sunlight is usually hidden with thick curtains. The general twilight is diluted with local lighting. It is better to order special lamps from catalogs.
Examples of billiard rooms with a bar counter, classic and modern design in a private house - in our photo gallery.
Decorating the billiard room
The billiard room is decorated in a special way.
ceiling and walls
For finishing a room located in the basement and attic floors, it is better to give preference to wall panels and coffered ceilings made of solid wood and tinted “walnut”.
You can decorate the ceiling using ceiling or hanging figured beams. It is preferable to cover straight or inclined walls with panels, which can be decoratively divided into diamonds or squares using solid wooden slats.
The facades of the panels and walls of the cabinets are decorated with voluminous panels, and the parts of the walls where the lamps will be located are enclosed in frames made of molding. Moreover, the design of frames and facade decoration must be made in the same style. For the wooden parts of the portal design, you can apply a patina effect, which will emphasize the luxury and high cost of the billiard table.
It has been noted that decorating with patina has a positive effect on mood. The highlight of decorating and finishing a playroom can be combinations of materials:
• wood panels and fabric wallpaper
• ceiling cornice with ornaments and wooden pilasters.
billiard room floor
The gaming table has significant weight, so load distribution must be provided. The best option is massive parquet or dense coating.
The floor in the playroom must have a monolithic surface that eliminates the possibility of falling and be durable, parquet, laminate, etc. Tile is completely unsuitable for floor finishing.
