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Olhausen Madison Pool Table installed in Rockville Maryland 0

Thank you to Mr. Stephan G. of Rockville Maryland for letting us photograph his new Olhausen Madison pool table in custom black lacquer and aluminum.  This was a unique table as it is a 7' home size in the top of the line finish and trim available on the Madison.  The customer chose Euro Blue Olhausen Accu-Guard tournament cloth for the bold pop of color in his very contemporary basement remodel space.  He also ordered a matching wall cue rack from Olhausen to go in the built in space provided by his contractor next to the pool table.  The Olhausen platinum level accessories were added to complete a very nice custom Made in the USA modern billiard room.  If you would like pricing, availability, or have questions about building your own Madison pool table please call 301-331-7024, email robbies.scheduling@gmail.com, or visit one of our Robbies Billiards Olhausen design centers today.

Olhausen Classic Pool Table installed in Alexandria Virginia 0

The Olhausen Classic pool table is exactly what it sounds like: a classic timeless design by America's premier custom pool table manufacturer.  Shown here in Matte Graphite on Maple the Classic is updated and contemporary for this high rise condo install.  The designer picked Navy Blue Olhausen Accu-Guard stain and spill resistant commercial cloth for the table to match the rug.  We upgraded to solid hardwood slate backing and a pull out cue storage drawer as well for convenience and durability.  This Classic is a 7' pool table so you can see the drawer is cut down for two piece cues only and still manages to fit all of the playing accessories.  Thank you again to Design Works Interiors and the Carlyle Club in Alexandria for letting us help design this custom entertainment space.

Olhausen Game Room in Union Bridge Maryland 0

This custom Olhausen Game Room is courtesy of Larry F. of Union Bridge Maryland.  Every piece in this collection of game tables was hand made and custom stained to match in Heritage Mahogany on solid maple.  Robbies Billiards experts helped put together the custom collection including a Hampton Pool Table, Hampton 16' Shuffleboard, and custom Darafeev poker table and chairs to match.  We had a custom picture of the owners race car inlayed in the shuffleboard playfield to really personalize the space.  Check out these pictures and if you are interested in designing your own custom game room give us a call!

Olhuasen Game Room delivered to Thurmont Maryland 0

Our good freind Ed L. in Thurmont Maryland recently took delivery on an entire Olhausen Alexandria pool table collection for his new home.  The hand built package included a 9' Olhausen Alexandria Pool Table, 16' Alexandria Shuffleboard, and a matching 7' Alexandria Air Hockey Table.  Every piece was hand stained to match his custom cherry bar and built in cabinets, even the matching wall cue rack.  The 9' Alexandria pool table has tournament green Accu-Guard billiard cloth and double shimmed pockets for professional play.  What a game room! For your own Olhuasen custom tables please call 301-331-7024, email, or visit an Olhausen Maryland Showroom location today.

Top Five Pool Tables and Game Room Trends for 2016 0

As we approach the end of 2016 here in the Maryland, Virginia, and DC area it is pretty clear what the best pool table and game room furnishing trends are this year.  With our new Pool Table Design Center location in Rockville Maryland opening earlier this year feedback from the local design community in DC has been eye opening.  Here is a list of the biggest trends for 2016 coming to a game room near you!

Number 5:  Made in the USA Pool Tables

We have seen a huge demand for pool tables and furnishings Made in the USA for 2016.  Home buyers who have done their homework on manufacturer quality, warranty, and resale value come from all over to see real USA hand made pool tables and come up with custom designs.  Companies like Olhausen Billiards, Plank and Hide, and California House dominate not only our residential sales but also our commercial sales to designers who require something custom and with a heavy duty commercial warranty.  "You just can't get parts down the road from China, so Lifetime Warranties can have very nebulous meanings" as one industry insider recently quipped.

Number 4:  Lacquer Wood Finishes

In 2016 our best selling custom wood finish was Black Lacquer for the first time ever.  The natural wood finish has been replaced by the contemporary and very European filled/uniform lacquer process.  Companies like Billards Toulet in France do over 70% of their tables in lacquer finishes so this trend has made its way to the USA.  Mid century modern style tables, contemporary clean lines, and transitional tables all look great in lacquer finish options ranging from Blacks to greys in most cases.  This trend has been picking up for a few years but has finally peaked in 2016

Number 3:  Built in Hidden Accessory Storage

The pool table storage drawer has been around for many years but it has never been more popular or available on so many different pool table designs.  Contemporary, rustic, or traditional everyone is adding built in drawers when available to the pool table.  Bench seating with built in storage and clever or unique accessory storage on the floor has taken the place of "on the wall" accessory racks in most homes.  Nine out of Ten buyers in 2016 have opted for a built in storage drawer or a floor rack they can hide away over a traditional on the wall rack display.  The trend to de-clutter the living space and open things up leads this trend and really can be considered the norm going forward into 2017

Number 2:  Matching Shuffleboard Tables

Very recently major Pool Table Manufacturer's like Olhausen added custom built to match shuffleboard tables and this category has taken off unlike anything in years.  In 2016 one out of five of our custom pool table customers ordered a matching shuffleboard table to go with the pool table.  With the most popular size being 12' in a transitional style and dark finish, many companies are scrambling to get on board with this trend.  Based on current sales the shuffleboard category may surpass billiards in many US markets inside of the next three years

Number 1:  Dining Pool Tables

Wow, what a strong trend for 2016!  More and more buyers both residential and commercial are looking at pool tables that will double as dining or conference tables with finished wood or glass conversion tops.  Demand for this category is so great we show FIVE types of dining pool tables in our Rockville location for Winter 2016.  The price range and styles are abundant and varied, but the main questions buyers have is 7' or 8' and at what height, 29" for dining chairs or 32" for billiards?  Few dining pool tables do both so many times compromises are necessary, but the end result is the same:  A pool table that gets used more than most tables ever do because it is upstairs and front of mind!

Olhausen York Pool Table installed in Falls Church Virginia 0

This Washington DC themed common area in the Roosevelt Towers appartments is courtesy of Design Works Interiors and Robbies Billiards of Maryland.  The custom built Olhausen York model pool table is stained in satin black lacquer on the rails with a dark grey slate finish on the legs and blinds to mirror the DC skyline mural on the wall.  The greyish cadet blue accu-guard Olhausen cloth is a perfect touch of color for the grey/black room theme.  Heavy duty commercial grade balls, cues, and accessories are a must in any common room so of course the game would not be complete without a custom heavy duty accessory kit by Robbies Billiards.  If you have questions about this custom pool table design or would like to build your own please call us at 301-331-7024, email, or visit one of our Olhausen pool table design showrooms today.