Whether you're hosting a tasteful dinner party or enjoying a casual meal with the family, the right lighting can transform the mood and ambience of your space. With so many lighting options available, it can be challenging to choose the perfect fixtures for your dining room. Lew Geffen Sotheby's International Realty spotlights a local property that has used lighting to great effect and covers some ideas you can embrace to transform how you dine at home.
Your property inspiration
If you’re looking for a home that ticks all the boxes, this luxurious four-bedroom home in Bryanston’s Millionaire’s Row is sure to impress. No expense has been spared to create a stellar experience all the way down to how the interior spaces are lit. The main dining room will elicit gasps of delight with a striking chandelier that emerges from a circular tray ceiling. Its delicate bulbs light up the room, creating the perfect setting for glamour and elegance. What should also be appreciated is how the curved dining room table echoes the shapes of the ceiling and chandelier above. On a psychological level, the curves make for a friendly atmosphere, ideal for a dining space. And this is further enhanced by the warm neutral colour palette chosen for the home.
In the kitchen, a shaded chandelier’s soft lighting sets a relaxing tone. Understated but charming, it adds sophistication to an informal dining space. The atmosphere of this area makes it the perfect spot for casual meals with family and friends. But what really sets this space apart is how it seamlessly opens out to an outdoor seating area. With just a few steps, you can enjoy your meal al fresco, surrounded by the beauty of nature.
Lighting ideas for your dining space
The modern family counts on the dining room to fulfil several functions beyond eating: it can be a place to work, study, play card games, and handle a project that needs a large surface area. As such, it needs to be well-lit to ensure every activity is done successfully. Here is advice on the best types of lighting for your space:
Consider the scale: When considering lighting for your table, keep an appropriate size in mind. A ceiling light that is too small will look odd while going too big will overwhelm the space. Your light should be sized in proportion to your table and chairs, as well as being a reasonable length from the ceiling.
Review all your options: There is plenty of lighting beyond chandeliers you can use. From sleek modern pendants, vintage warehouse lighting, to oversized lanterns, you can find designs that will fit in with the theme and personal needs of your home.
Opt for warm-toned lights: Warm or soft-white light is ideal when you want to conjure up a relaxing or soothing environment. Additionally, warm white lighting is easy on the eyes and flattering for people’s looks which works well for a dining space.
Go with the curve: If you have a lot of strong lines in your dining room, the space may feel less than welcoming. Using lighting with curves can bring a sense of softness. Take cues from the Bryanston home on how to make rounded lighting work in your space.
Get inspired by the room: You can create contrast with your lighting. However, for a cohesive look, why not see if your lighting can incorporate materials, patterns, shapes, or colours already used within your space.
Double up the glow: Why stick to just one central light? You can have several statement lights above. It also pays to layer your lighting to reduce any shadows and brighten up your dining area. Be sure to include table lamps, floor lamps, and wall lights for greater coverage.
Set the mood with dimmers: Dimmer switches help you control the amount of light in your space. This gives you a great handle on the atmosphere you can create. For example, a family get-together can be an explosion of bright light while romantic dinners between you and your partner can be more subdued.
Enhance your natural light: If you’re relying too much on electrical lighting during the day, your room could do with more natural avenues. Consider adding or enlarging windows or doors, reflecting exterior light strategically with mirrors, using reflective paint, and rearranging your dining room layout to benefit from the maximum amount of natural light.
Your home should inspire you
Lighting has the power to truly transform the look of your dining room. As such, it should always be carefully considered as part of your scheme. At Lew Geffen Sotheby's International Realty, we pay attention to the finer details, like good lighting, when searching for your ideal home. Browse our portfolio of exceptional properties and get in touch with our team today.
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