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LightingDesign Dilemma
james_chan82

Lighting a dinner table that goes both ways

8 years ago

How do you light a dinner table that needs to go one way 90% of the time, but be able to swing 90 degrees to (allow extensions so the table can be lengthened) some of time? I thought maybe some circle lights (red) that can be placed as in drawing below. Or an amorphous light (blue) like a cloud that can be place diagonally. Or am I making a big deal out of this? Perhaps just plain potlights will do but I want to make a statement. Any suggestions for light fixtures that might work here?


The room is open concept and is near an kitchen island.


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