KITCHEN DINER LIGHTING
Layers of decorative lighting in your kitchen diner can help with functionality as well as bring personality and style into your home
Create a central focal point over an island or dining table
More and more properties today really make the most of combining a social kitchen with a dining zone which overlooks a patio or garden . Whether it is a traditional period property or a modern minimalistic home , there are many decorative lights available to suit . Choose a light that has a metal finish that blends in with the architectural elements in the room such as brass , nickel or black door handles . Then if you have the space to create drama with a beautiful crystal chandelier or a modern LED sculptural light , this will help to bring a sparkling focus point into your room . Consider installing dimmer switches in your dining zone to enable you to create a relaxing ambience when settling down to a romantic meal or a family celebration .
Rooms with low ceiling height
You may have a low ceiling , so choose from a large collection of decorative flush or semi-flush fixtures for this situation . Many of the pendants and chandeliers come with adjustable chain and / or rods , so in this situation they can be removed to suit these applications .
Consider installing dimmer switches in your dining zone to enable you to create a relaxing ambience when settling down to a romantic meal or a family celebration .
Creating additional layers
Wall lights offer a great opportunity to make them functional wall art , especially with dramatic overscaled sconces . Consider accent picture lights to illuminate your favourite paintings or under cabinet lighting to create a calm kitchen ambience in the evening . The clever use of natural light from windows , reflected into the room from
statement mirrors should help make the most of bright sunny days , along with beautiful soft candle light on the table centrepiece .
Table Lamps
A pair of buffet table lamps on a side dresser can add a final soft layer of light in a dining area . Table lamps are available in all shapes and can bring a pop of colour to your décor in the daytime , as well as provide a gentle light in the evening .
For more inspirational ideas to brighten up your kitchen diner , visit the Elstead Lighting showroom in Mill Lane , Alton , Hampshire where you will find more than 2,500 lighting models on display . The variety of choice is unrivalled , and our staff are on hand Monday to Friday 9-5pm and Saturday 9-1pm , to provide a friendly advisory service .
T : 01420 590510 www . elsteadlighting . com
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