Billiard and Pool Supplies Store
in North York, Yorkdale, Toronto
My passion for precision and quality were rooted at a very young age while watching my father, a master cabinet and clockmaker, meticulously at work in his shop. Throughout my formal educational years I took a keen interest in design symmetry, which unknown to me at that time, would inspire and lead me into the world of interior design. Shortly after attending university I was able to realize my forte with respect to design, that being, spatial orientation tempered with form and function. Later in the 1980′s, after meeting my wife Julia, we were able to seamlessly combine her inherent decor and staging skills with my own practical approach to design.
Paragon Interiors was born from our mutual quest for quality and uniquity, with an emphasis on game room design, and continues today over a quarter of a century later. We invite you to visit our studio and view our latest products and creations.
Jack Herman, President, Paragon Interiors.
Call us: 416-635-8080
Neon Nights: A Pool Table’s Design Inspiration Story
The air was thick with smoke and the scent of cheap beer in the local billiard club I frequented while growing up as an up and coming pool aficionado. This venue was a dimly lit Billiards/Bar tucked away on the second floor of a small strip plaza. Many billiard clubs in Toronto were relegated to upper or basement floors due to the more forgiving rents.
A worn traditional pool table commanded the center of the room, its scratched green surface reflecting the flickering neon lights that hung precariously from the ceiling. Little did I know that this room and many others with obvious similarities would be a major inspiration to my future billiard table designs.
Hunched over the table were two figures ( names have been changed to protect the privacy of individuals ): Eddie, a grizzled bear of a man with a heart as big as his biceps, and Sam, a skinny, sharp-eyed kid who had a knack for seeing the angles. Eddie owned the place, while Sam was a regular, drawn to the pool table like a moth to a flame.
Eddie chalked up his cue, eyes locked onto the eight-ball. “Y’know, kid,” he rumbled, “this table’s seen more action than a Bay Street broker.”
Sam arched an eyebrow, leaning casually against his cue. “You’re not just talking about pool, are you, Eddie?”
The older man chuckled, shaking his head. “No, I ain’t. This table’s heard more secrets than a priest at confession. It’s where deals are made, hearts are broken, and fortunes are won and lost.”
As Eddie took his shot, the balls scattered, but the eight-ball remained stubbornly in place. Sam smirked, stepping forward. He moved around the table with a dancer’s grace, lining up his shot. “And here I thought it was just for playing pool.”
“Everything’s got layers, kid,” Eddie replied, watching as Sam expertly pocketed the eight-ball. “Just like this city. Just like us.”
For a moment, they stood in silence, the murmur of the bar surrounding them. Then Eddie extended a hand, a smile playing on his lips. “Best two out of three?”
As the night wore on, the pool table bore witness to their friendly competition, the clatter of balls echoing through the bar. And though they were just two people in the bustling city of Toronto, for a few hours, around that old traditional pool table, they found camaraderie and connection.
This tattered room, with its worn-out pool table, was more than just a bar. Like Toronto itself, it was a melting pot of stories, a place where diverse paths crossed and intertwined. The pool table, a silent observer, served as a constant in their lives – a beacon of familiarity amidst the city’s ever-changing landscape. And perhaps, that’s what kept them coming back, night after night – the allure of shared stories, laughter, and a game well-played.
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