How to really finish your dart corner: light, atmosphere and styling
The difference between a board on the wall and a dart corner everyone talks about? Finishing. With a few targeted touches your corner looks as if a stylist was involved, without any renovation.
Start with the wall
A dark wall area behind the board (navy, anthracite or black, painted matt) makes the board pop and instantly camouflages old marks of use. Paint a sharp band or circle behind the setup and in one hour you have the effect of a complete renovation. The black surround ring forms a seamless frame on it.
Light sets the atmosphere
With a 360 degree light ring around the board you get not only shadow-free match lighting, but also that theatrical spotlight effect you know from TV. Dim the surrounding light and your living room feels like a night out. Functional and atmosphere, from one socket.
The details that do it
- A sleek scoreboard on the wall instead of a notepad on the sofa
- Hide cables in a cable duct in the wall colour
- A shelf or cabinet for darts and accessories, everything within reach
- Personality: a frame with your highest finish, a photo of the darts evenings or a pennant of your favourite player
Right in one go, or in steps
If you want it finished in one go, our complete sets are designed for that: board, surround, lighting and mat match in size and in looks. Prefer to build up? Start with the surround, then add lighting and finish with the mat. Every step is one you see straight away.
Frequently asked questions
Which wall colour looks best behind a dartboard?
Dark and matt: navy, anthracite or black. Matt matters, because gloss paint reflects the lighting into your eyes.
How do I tidy away the cable of the lighting?
With a self-adhesive cable duct in the colour of the wall, or along the skirting board. Five minutes of work and the eye is at rest.
What does a complete look cost?
A surround ring is the smallest touch with the biggest effect. Every step after it (lighting, mat, scoreboard) builds on that into a complete dart corner.
