Bangalore : A house becomes a home when it is built with a lot of love, care and an eye for detail. One requires the perfect lighting, furniture and other amenities to brighten things up. One of the requisites to building a special living experience is the lighting which creates the perfect ambiance and aesthetics. The lighting of a room should depend on the purpose of the room.
The dining room is the only place in the house where the family gets together and guests are also entertained. Lighting for the dining room is important since it should be an inviting and warm room. Here are some tips to light your dining room better and make it a more comfortable place for your guests, your family and for yourself.
Have multiple sources of light :
Illuminating your dining room with multiple lights will light up the walls and all the beautiful decorative pieces in your room. The antiques or additional decors will look better. Single source of lighting will create a dark effect which should be avoided in a family space.
Chandeliers and Pendant Lights :
Using a chandelier above your dining table will help brighten up the dining area. But be sure that the chandelier suits the dining room. A beautiful chandelier enhances the beauty of the room manifolds. You can also use multiple pendant lights to brighten up your dining room. While selecting the pendant light make sure that it blends well with the decoration of the dining room. Also make sure that their placement is at the correct height so as not to be too close to the dining table.
Recessed or Track Lighting and low plinth lighting :
A dining room usually houses beautiful paintings and family photographs on the wall. It also has decoration objects like antiques and sculptures placed in it. With the strategic use of recessed or track lighting these special objects can be highlighted easily. In case you are a minimalist and prefer the simple decoration devoid of signature pieces such as sculptures you can use low plinth lighting to give the room more style while brightening up the floor.
Wall sconces and Portable Lamps :
Beautiful and aesthetically designed wall scones and portable lamps can enhance the beauty of the room. Dimming the light using dimmers and wall scones can make the dining room have a more romantic feel to it. Besides being a decorative piece the portable lamp can also be used while you or your family are using the dining table for work or study as well.
The dimmer switch and Candles :
The dimmer switch can be used for various purposes to create a different ambience. If you want to have a more intimate dining experience you can lower the dimmer or you can brighten it up if you have kids around. Candles can also be used to add a beautiful and romantic touch to your dining experience. Make use of various types of candles available in a plethora of fragrances and designs.
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