Lighting Is Everything in a Room

The right lighting does more than help you see the game — it changes how a space feels. Soft pools of light draw people in, highlight the texture of a billiard table, and make a game room glow long after the last shot. At Skillful Home Recreation, we’ve learned that great lighting isn’t an accessory; it’s what gives a room its life. Whether you’re updating a family game space or designing a bar-area around your pool table, we’ll help you find lighting that feels timeless, balanced, and made to last.


RAM Game Room Lighting

When you choose lighting from RAM Game Room, you’re not going to your average lighting store. You’re stepping into an exclusive game-room world built by people who know play-spaces inside out. Their pieces are not run-of-the-mill, but designed to make a statement.


Founded in 1975, RAM remains a family-owned company that builds fixtures specifically for recreation spaces. Their designs span from elaborate stained-glass billiard pendants to modern LED game-table lights with remote-dimming and sleek silhouettes.

What makes RAM stand out:

  • Signature design details — stained glass, billiard-ball motifs, heavy iron rods. RAM Billiards Room Lighting

  • Built for real use — lighting that holds up to serious play but looks refined. RAM Game Room LED lighting

  • Statement fixtures — each piece becomes the visual anchor of the space.

At Skillful Home Recreation, we curate RAM lighting for clients who want their game room to matter — not just as a place to play, but a space to experience.


Toltec Lighting

If RAM gives you bold heritage and presence, Toltec brings refined craftsmanship and full custom expression to your lighting. Founded in 1975 and family-owned, Toltec is built on the belief that lighting should feel as hand-crafted as the space it lights. TOLTEC Lighting
What sets Toltec apart:

  • Endless customization — finishes, glass shades, rods, mounting options. TOLTEC Finishes

  • Hand-made quality — fixtures that don’t hang, but complete the story of the room.

  • Designed for balance — architectural lighting quality with game-room proportions.
    We select Toltec when our clients want their game room to feel intentional: stylish enough to host friends, relaxed enough to unwind.


Design Tips for Game Room Lighting

  • Hang height: Bottom of fixture should be about 32–36 inches above the table surface.

  • Fixture length: Around two-thirds the length of your table for even coverage.

  • Bulb temperature: Warm LED (2700-3000 K) for comfortable light and energy savings.

  • Layer the light: Add sconces or pendants nearby to create depth and ambiance.
    Our team has helped Maine homeowners with lighting selection for decades — from sizing to finish match, we’ve got you covered.


Create the Perfect Atmosphere

Lighting transforms a simple room into a place where people want to be. Pair your lighting with our Home Bars & Pub Tables › or Trica Bar Stools › for a cohesive look and feel. We’ll help you bring it all together — from fixture scale to brand match to installation.


Visit Our Portland Showroom

See finish samples, compare RAM and Toltec catalogs, and get personalized advice in person.

Skillful Home Recreation
533 Forest Ave, Portland, ME 04101
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📞 207-775-3000