Cafe Lighting 3

The second floor of the cafe will have an area for playing pool, studying, and napping. These areas have been seperated into three distinct areas and are defined by floor to ceiling walls.

In the pool table area I would like to create a space that is night club-like. It should be darker and the lighting should be controled and restricted. Occupants should feel as if they are in a lounge.

The image below conveys the feeling and mood I wish to protray in the pool table room. The lighting is dim, yet warm, and gives people the sense of security because they cannot be seen well. Staggered pendant lighting is placed over the bar to not only define the bar space, but also to catch people attention and bring them closer. I intend to place pendant luminaries over the pool table to create the same effect. By placing the luminaries over the pool table I will not only be highlighting the tables as the primary feature of the room, but will also entice them to come closer and maybe even play a game or two. The other desireable quality these pendants have is the fact that they are made of a warm colored glass. From the look of it, they appear to be a combination of reds and oranges. The combination of red and orange create a texture of light that is warm and cozy.

In addition, there appears to be luminaries along the perimeter of the bar but the light being prodiced is not nearly as desireable or attractive. The color of light along the perimeter is not as warm and is more of a white, cool color. This approach to my space can help define the permiter versus the center of the room.

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