What You Should Know About Pool Table Lights

Having a light above your pool table is not required, but many consider it not only an important decorative piece but also a necessity for seeing the best shot on the table if the rest of the room's lighting is poor. When most people think of pool table lights they think of those stained glass geometric rectangle light sets that are either designed with a floral motif or are featuring a popular beverage or a sports team.

Pretty much every bar that offers pool tables or billiards will have a light above the pool table in order to complete the theme and add to their decor. Of course the lighting in bars is notoriously low so the additional light is almost required so you can see what you're hitting on the table. Those who frequent the billiard parlors regularly and then purchase a pool table for themselves will tend to get a pool table light of their own just so they can enhance the experience and recreate as much of the fun filled bar billiard scene as they can.

However, the design of the light doesn't have to be quite so gaudy as a drink brand or even a sports team. They are also available in stylish Tiffany type floral designs, rustic log cabin appearances including those with antlers, copper designs, and other modern styles. Whether you're trying for a design of manly man cave or something a little more upscale there are now lighting designs to meet pretty much any theme.

Some people are even hanging standard lights that could also be used in a kitchen, above a wet bar, or even over your formal seating area. These types of lights don't have to be gaudy or tasteless, it really depends on the surrounding theme of the room.

Prices typically range from less than $200 to well over $600. You'll want to search both online and in your local billiards and home design stores so you can get an idea of which style you like. Despite their rather delicate nature you are able to get free shipping from some top online retailers.

Don't forget to take the size of your room and the pool table size into account. You don't want the light to take up the entire length of the table as it can cause problems with shooting angles and the additional possibility of hitting the light with your pool cue as you lean over. Most lights have a width between 40 and 60 inches although both smaller and larger options are available.

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