How To Light Dining Areas
Dining areas are often multi functional, used not only for dining but for office or study so it
is important to consider this when choosing your lighting options. A pendant over the
centre of the dining table on a dimmer is ideal when dining, with perhaps recessed lights
also which operate off a seperate switch. If unable to wire for a pendant, an arced
standing lamp can be an ideal solution.
Lighting for other areas such as curtains or art work helps to create atmosphere and a
feeling of intamacy and relaxation. There are various options available such as directional
downlghts or uplights set into the floor.
Candles can also be an attractive addition in any dining area, helping to create a feeling
of intimacy.
It is important to avoid positioning any light fixtures so that they cause unnecessary
glare as this can be setting and not create the type of atmosphere you are trying to
achieve.