Lighting in Design Q4 2018

How to light your dining room

M uch like the kitchen, the dining room is a space where family and friends get together to entertain, eat, chat and share special memories. A room with so many applica- tions needs flexible lighting that can be functional and ambient, depending on a given use of the space. The ambience of the space is largely de- termined by the colour and light in the room. The experts at Eurolux offer their tips below. The table The table is usually the focal point in a dining room so make sure the light source is positioned to shine onto the middle of it. The type of table helps to determine what light to use in the space. An elongated fitting works above a long or rectangular table as it spreads light across the length, while a circular fitting will shine a circular rim of light onto a round or square table. If you do a lot of entertaining, suspend the light fitting so it hangs just above eye level when seated.

This lighting trick is often used in restaurants as it creates a social setting and makes it easier to see other people around the table. Rise and fall lights Rise and fall lights work well in a dining room, particularly if the dining table doubles as a desk or workspace.This versatile option can be dressed up or down to meet the needs of the space. Dimmable downlighters As with almost every other room in the home, dimmable downlighters work well in a dining room. For best effect, they should be positioned around the perimeter of the ceiling, 1.5 to 2 metres apart, to control the amount of light in the space. With downlighters, it’s easy to go from having a brightly lit space to a soft and subtle atmosphere. Spacing is key when it comes to downlighters. Equidistant spacing creates pockets of shadow so it is best to space them in between each other, for

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