LIGHT SOURCE
Remember the days of sitting at your favourite bar under the warm tones of a halogen lamp? You know, dimmed down to 10% that light made you feel young again (probably because you were). Yeah, our memory is kind of hazy too.
On the flip side LEDs used to make you look like it’s 4am in 7-11 - even when it wasn’t. Luckily we’ve come a long way. We can now achieve very warm tones and dim to achieve a warm aesthetic. And get you looking floating on cloud nine again when you catch a glimpse of yourself in the bar mirror.
KITCHEN
Historically, kitchens used 4000k-6500k cool white battens as food preparation was typically hidden. With the evolution of restaurant design, more kitchens are on show and the use of warm, white lighting tones can ensure a consistent environment. And more relaxed chefs.
COLOUR TEMPERATURE
The right choice of colour temperature in a dining space can be critical in influencing whether customers are in for a quick meal or a loooooong lunch. 2700k creates a warm and moody feel that’s perfect for fine dining, 3000k-3500k is still warm enough yet creates a more neutral, brighter and natural setting. Anything higher than 4000k and you start getting that sterile, surgical operating room feel you get at the convenience store you’re in at the end of the night.
LED STRIP DETAIL
Getting your LED strip mounting detail correct around banquette seating, bathroom joinery and bar joinery is paramount. Ensuring it’s properly concealed will reduce unwanted glare and bright spots plus it will also block out those dreaded LED dots.
DINING
Whether fine or casual dining, controlled beam angles are crucial in delivering the perfect dining experience. Narrow beam angles focused on the centre of a table reduces excess light washing over a diner’s face and makes sure the food is the centre of attention.
BATHROOMS
Controlling glare and using warm colour tones in bath- rooms creates a more luxurious feel. This will impact on what a person sees in front of the mirror - if they’re looking bright red then they’re cutting the date short.
BAR
A balance between task lighting and LED strip detail that highlights joinery, shelving and wine racks will create layers in the bar and reduces the need for ambient lighting, so you can concentrate on things like entertaining customers.
FEATURES
Whether it’s a neon sign for a burger joint or a bespoke chandelier for a private dining room, getting the right light source and colour temperature will make a feature. The use of dimming control will add the final touches to a well-considered piece.
