Lighting in Design Q2 2022

us to hang 75 coffee cups, lit by small star lights, introducing a super fun element and focal point to the shop. Furthermore, the use of concealed LED strip lighting was introduced to highlight certain important elements in the space. A cosy lounge corner in the space now boasts a bright neon sign on a blue wall creating a fresh new ‘Instagramable’ look,” says de Swardt. Furthermore, star lights were used within a cantilevered bulkhead to highlight 75 suspended coffee cups. Thin black pendants along the shopfronts were added, fulfilling roles as both decorative and task lights. The back-of-house kitchen received a new fluorescent light whilst the old, unsightly, ceiling mounted fittings outside were all updated with new contemporary fittings. Even though the space is relatively small there were fortunately enough opportunities to create a visually appealing and exciting space, which

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LiD Q2 - 2022