Verena W.
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"Lighting in a restaurant plays an important role in creating the right atmosphere and can have a significant impact on the guest experience. Choosing the right lighting depends on various factors. You can find out what these are in this article."
Before you decide on a lighting system for your restaurant, you should consider a few basic aspects:
The age and income of the target group can greatly influence their tastes. This means that not every type of lighting and atmosphere in the restaurant is suitable for every target group.
The color temperature and color rendering of the light can influence the perception of colors and textures of the food. For example, light that tends towards pink has a more positive effect on the human sense of taste than green light.
The lighting should be safe and comply with the applicable regulations. installed to prevent accidents and fire hazards in your restaurant.
Glaring light can cause an unpleasant and disturbing experience for guests and staff. It is therefore important to ensure that the lighting does not cause glare but distributes the light evenly throughout the restaurant.
The budget should also be taken into account during the planning stage to avoid planning an unrealistic project. After all, it's not just the price of the lighting in your restaurant that matters, but also the subsequent costs for installation, operation and maintenance.
It makes sense for the lighting to emphasize the rest of the restaurant's style. Customization can be achieved through interior design in many different ways.
Generally speaking LED lighting tend to create a more modern and contemporary atmosphere, while incandescent bulbs create an almost nostalgic mood.
A subdued and cozy atmosphere is required. A combination of warm colors and dimmed light works well Wall and ceiling lights as well as pendant lights and table lamps can complement each other to create a pleasant ambience in your restaurant.
In this case, high brightness and good visibility are more important than a romantic ambience. As a rule, bright ceiling lights are therefore used to illuminate the entire restaurant evenly.
Here, too, the aim is to create a soft and warm atmosphere that invites people to relax and linger. The easiest way to achieve this is by combining different, perhaps somewhat unusual light sources, such as luminous seating cubes or illuminated bottle coolers.
Flexibility should also be taken into account when it comes to lighting. The lighting should therefore be chosen in such a way that the space can be adapted to different occasions and activities.
After all, it depends on whether the guests are ordering breakfast, lunch or dinner. In addition, the cleaning staff, for example, need different lighting than a celebrating wedding party.
Dimmers and color change options make flexible lighting possible and can also be installed at a later date. In addition, movable arms or lampshades give guests the freedom to direct the beam of light in a way that suits their preferences or their choice of location.
If a luminaire cannot always be aligned manually due to its design, track systems are an option to provide more flexibility.
Via the attachment to a rail luminaires can be easily moved and, if necessary, replaced. Motion sensors are another option. They can be used to switch the lighting on and off automatically - depending on whether or not someone is in the area in question. This not only makes the lighting more flexible, but can even reduce electricity costs in the long term.
Restaurants such as pizzerias and cafés need bright, activating lighting to create an inviting and friendly atmosphere. Ceiling lamps, pendant luminaires and wall lighting can be used here.
One idea, for example, would be the s.luce Cruet glass pendant light. It is characterized by its elegance and countless design options. It is available in three different colors - the smoky grey luminaire suits a modern furnishing style, while the amber-colored version radiates coziness.
However, the light is particularly effective when the colors and shapes are combined to create a multi-flame pendant light.
Wall lights, garden lights, table lights and lanterns are a good choice for outdoor areas. However, the final decision must be based on the mood you want to achieve in the outdoor area.
Light can be used in various places in restaurants to influence the atmosphere and mood and improve the overall guest experience. However, different areas have different lighting requirements.
Here are some recommendations
:General ambient lighting is important to create a welcoming atmosphere in the restaurant. This can be achieved by using ceiling lights or pendants that provide uniform lighting throughout the space.
An example of this is the s.luce Hexa LED ceiling light. It is characterized by its simple yet appealing design. This makes it suitable for almost any room, as it can be a beautiful addition anywhere.
Accent lighting can be used to emphasize certain areas of the restaurant, such as artwork on the walls or the reception area.
Table lamps can be chosen if a cozier atmosphere is to be created at the tables. The use of small lamps or other decorative lights also creates a romantic mood.
Colored lighting can be used to emphasize a modern furnishing style. Colorful lighting is available, for example, in the form of an LED strip that can be attached to the underside of a counter or bench.
However, there are basically no limits to creativity here - all colors, shapes and lengths can be implemented. Take a look at the skapetze® online store to be inspired by the wide range of possibilities.
Inviting and bright lighting is a good way to make the entrance to the restaurant stand out and leave a friendly first impression on guests
.Atmospheric lighting with targeted lighting accents is suitable for creating a relaxed atmosphere and drawing the focus to the bar and its drinks. If you would like to delve deeper into this topic, we take a closer look at bar lighting in this article.
Pleasant, warm lighting should create a relaxed and cozy atmosphere here. Light that is too bright tends to put guests off.
Bright and clear lighting is important here to create a clean and inviting atmosphere and ensure the safety of guests.
Overall, thoughtful restaurant lighting can help create a welcoming atmosphere and enhance the overall guest experience. It can have a significant impact on the ambience of a restaurant and contribute to guest satisfaction.
"As you plan the lighting for your restaurant, think about the placement of the tables (and therefore the position of the lights), the time of day your guests will be eating at and the atmosphere you want to create with each visit. A small, quirky café that is only open during the day will require completely different lighting to a large, elegant restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner."
Expert tip from Danielle A.
Lighting designer at skapetze®
The brightness of the luminaires and the color temperature of the light depend on various factors, such as the style of the restaurant, the desired ambience and the type of activities taking place in the various areas of the restaurant.
However, two terms should be clarified beforehand:
Illuminance indicates how much light from a light source strikes a particular surface. Illuminance is measured in the unit "lux". However, this unit is not meaningful if no distance is known.
For this reason, the unit "lumen" is also used. It stands for the total perceptible brightness. 1 lux corresponds to 1 lumen per square meter. This means that the total brightness depends on the size of the room and the beam angle of the luminaire. Therefore It is difficult to give you a specific recommendation for your restaurant - only a rough guideline can be given.
The color temperature indicates the light color of a light source. It is measured in the unit "Kelvin". The higher the Kelvin number, the colder or bluer the light color.
If you would like to find out more, we explain the Kelvin light color in more detail in this article.
This area should have a medium brightness. Approximately 100-150 lumens per square meter are appropriate here.
This area can be illuminated somewhat brighter to create a dynamic atmosphere. Accordingly, the illuminance should be around 200 lumens per square meter.
The kitchen requires bright and homogeneous lighting to ensure safety and hygiene when preparing food. A guideline value here is around 300 lumens per square meter.
Sanitary rooms should have sufficient lighting, also to ensure good hygiene. An illuminance level of around 250 lumens per square meter is ideal here.
Generally speaking, warm color temperatures of 2700-3000K are recommended for a cozy atmosphere in the restaurant. For areas such as the kitchen and WC, a cooler color temperature of around 4000-5000K can be used to achieve better visibility and stronger contrasts.
A professional lighting designer can help you find the optimum brightness and color temperature for the restaurant areas and ensure that the lighting meets the needs of guests and staff.
Lighting design and lighting concepts count are also part of the skapetze® service and can be requested online at any time.
Lighting in a restaurant plays an important role in creating the right atmosphere and can have a significant impact on the guest experience. Choosing the right lighting depends on various factors, such as the type of restaurant, the target group, the ambience and the desired style.
Appropriate lighting can make the restaurant more attractive and inviting, while poor lighting can be unpleasant and off-putting. It is therefore important to choose the right combination of light sources.
If you are still undecided about how you want to implement the lighting in your restaurant, why not make an appointment with the lighting professionals from skapetze® for a personal consultation and the development of an individual lighting concept.
Gastronomy customers receive 10% off the entire range at skapetze® - just ask our B2B team!
You are also welcome to visit us on site in Simbach am Inn in our lighting studio.
If you already have a concrete idea of what the lights in your restaurant should look like, we can help you turn this idea into reality - our in-house workshop makes it possible.
Verena W.
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