If you’ve always wanted a game room in your home, you’ve probably thought about what you would put in the room, whether that’s a pool table and bar or arcade cabinets and a big flat screen TV. At LightStyles in Cornelius, we want to help make your game room a reality, and we can provide you with the perfect lighting for your new entertainment space.

When it comes to game room lighting, you’ll need the perfect balance of ambient, accent, and task fixtures, just as you would with nearly every room in your house. From billiards lights to automated controls, you can find everything you need in our showroom or online catalog!

Pool Table Lights

The pool table is often the centerpiece of a game room, and you may have already picked out the table you want. When it comes to pool table lighting, you have your choice of a number of different styles. You can go with a classic billiards room light, with stained glass and gold accents, or you can pick a fixture that helps the room feel updated and modern. The light should be big enough to illuminate the table surface, as well as provide ambient illumination for the center of the room. Your pool table light can set the tone for the rest of the room, so don’t worry about taking your time to choose it!

Arcade Lights

Perhaps you’re not planning on having a pool table in your game room; instead, you want classic arcade cabinets and pinball machines. You want to recreate that retro feel of going to the arcade as a kid, and what better place than your basement or spare room? Since arcade and pinball games are often placed against the wall, you can think about adding sconces near each machine. You can also add LED rope lighting along the floor or ceiling to give the room that true “video arcade” feel. You can get creative with the style of lighting you choose, including fixtures with more of a “retro” look that transport you back to your youth when you spent hours playing your favorite arcade games.

Bar Lights

You may still love to play the same arcade and pinball games you played as a kid, but that doesn’t mean your game room can’t have grown-up aspects to it. If you want to add a wet bar to the space, it’s important to think about what type of lighting you’ll need for this area. Hanging mini pendants can be a great choice for a bar, and you can install them above the counter for ample accent and task lighting. You can add track lighting or recessed fixtures behind the bar, giving you plenty of light when you’re pouring drinks and mixing cocktails. You’ll likely have seating at the bar top, and if you want that traditional pub or tavern feel, consider adding some small table or buffet lamps.

Seating Area Lights

You want your game room to be fun, but you also want it to be cozy and comfortable. If you’re planning on adding couches and chairs for seating, then you’ll need the appropriate lighting for this area. Floor and table lamps are great options, but you may also want a central ambient light to anchor this part of the room. The central fixture can be the same style as your pool table light or wall sconces, or it can be something that’s complementary to the other lighting in the room. Our team can show you a number of different options, and once you’ve chosen the light, you can pick out the accompanying lamps for your seating area.

Home Theater Lights

If the goal of your game room is to have the biggest TV in the house where you can watch movies, play video games, and have friends over on the weekends, then home theater lights are a must. You’re going to be spending a lot of time in this spot, so you’ll want to get the most out of it! Recessed lights are ideal for home theater spaces, since they remove the issue of having glare on the TV screen. You can also place wall sconces on either side of the TV for accent lighting, dimming them whenever it’s family movie night. If you have end tables next to the couches and chairs in your home theater area, add table lamps for easy task lighting.

Game Room Lighting Controls

With so many lights in your game room, it’s necessary to have the proper lighting controls. You’ll need a switch for the pool table light, the wall sconces, the pendants, and more. Dimmers are also a great choice, since they give you precise control over just how much light is being used while you’re playing a game of pool or watching a movie. You’ll want to make sure the switches and dimmers are easily accessible, and that they’re close to the lights they control. For example, if you have a pendant or small chandelier above your seating area, the switch for the fixture should be near that area, instead of all the way across the room. Your game room will be much more enjoyable with the right controls!

Find Your New Game Room Lights

You’ve wanted a game room for years, and you’re finally at the point where you’re ready to get started on it. As you’re shopping for pool tables, arcade machines, and flat screen TV, make sure not to forget about your game room lights. You can shop in our Cornelius showroom, looking at all the fixtures we have in stock, or you can browse our online catalog, making a list of the lights you think would look great in your home.

If you’d like to meet with one of our expert lighting designers to plan out your new game room, please feel free to contact us at your convenience. You can sit down with a member of our team and go over lighting design, installation, and more. We know that you’ll come away feeling inspired and excited to get started on your new game room and entertainment space.

Find your new lighting today by working with LightStyles. There’s nothing we love more than helping a customer discover the perfect fixtures!

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