Create a Snooker Room in Your Garden
First Published: 30 July 2017
Refreshed: 18 December 2024
Reading Time: 2 minutes 40 seconds
Do you enjoy a game of snooker or pool but lack the space for a table in your house? Why not create a garden room tailored specifically to your favourite pastime? With careful design, you can build a dedicated space to enjoy your games without compromising the space in your home.
Some modular garden room ranges are large enough to house a full-size snooker table, but you’ll need to check the depths available. Once you approach 6m wide, many modular ranges reduce the depth options to 4.5m or even 4m, which may not be sufficient for comfortable gameplay. For a tailored fit, bespoke garden room designers can create a structure of the exact dimensions you need.
To house and comfortably use a full-size snooker table (12ft x 6ft), the room should be at least 6.7m x 4.9m—a total area of 32.83 sqm. It’s important to note that garden rooms over 30sqm must comply with Building Regulations, and not all companies offer the enhanced specifications required for this. Working with a company experienced in creating larger garden rooms is essential to ensure your space meets the necessary standards.
If you explore the archive of garden games room projects we have featured, you’ll see that many owners have opted to incorporate comfortable seating areas, a darts board, and even a well-stocked bar, making a game of snooker or pool at home as entertaining as in any club.
Making Space for the Game
A key consideration is ensuring the garden room is large enough to comfortably accommodate your table, with ample space around it for cueing. For example:
- A full-size snooker table (12ft x 6ft) requires a room of at least 22ft x 16ft (6.7m x 4.9m) to allow for proper use of a full-size cue.
- If pool is more your style, an 8ft UK table would need a room of at least 17ft x 13ft 6ins (5.2m x 4.1m) before accounting for any additional furniture.
Planning the room size carefully ensures an enjoyable playing experience without feeling cramped.
Design Considerations
Designing a snooker room involves unique requirements that impact the structure, layout, and features:
- Foundation and Floor Strength: Snooker tables with slate beds are heavy, so the foundation and floor must be reinforced to bear the load safely.
- Precision Levelling: Accurate levelling of the foundation and floor is crucial, particularly in a snooker room, where even slight unevenness can impact gameplay.
Working with an experienced designer ensures these essential considerations are addressed, giving you a room built to perfection.
Incorporating Designer Features
A bespoke garden snooker room offers the chance to include all the features you’ve dreamed of:
- Custom Lighting: Opt for LED lighting in various colours to set the mood, with focused overhead lights to illuminate the table perfectly.
- Integrated Sound Systems: Why not include surround sound so you can play the BBC snooker theme as your match begins?
Adding a kitchenette or even a toilet or shower room has also become increasingly popular, making the space ideal for entertaining and offering convenience for you and your guests.
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With careful planning and the right design team, a garden snooker room can become a reality—giving you the perfect place to unwind and enjoy your favourite game without compromising space in your home.
Explore our garden games room archive to discover how clients and designers have worked together to create their perfect games room.
