
28 November 2016
Urban lighting vs traditional lighting
There’s a noticeable difference in lighting in every room
you enter; we may take this for granted, but, behind the scenes, a great deal
of work, time, effort and creativity goes into setting the scene and creating
the right ambience and mood through the use of lighting.
Today, we’re taking a look at the use of lighting in urban
locations, in comparison to the use of lighting in a more traditional venue in
the countryside.
Yes, we know, it may seem obvious, but we’ve compiled a
quick lowdown on the visible differences and what to look out for when visiting
these locations.
Urban lighting
· Think bright and colourful, adding pops of colour
to mirror the dynamic, fast moving, fast paced and busy clientele. For example,
a bar in a city centre may really go to town on the use of colour, creating
emphasis and visuality through the lighting and interior design. Owners of the
bar may want it to look modern, quirky, funky; everything you’d find in a city
centre location!
· Trends in the lighting world are always evolving
and developing. Urban locations tend to use the trends, incorporating them into
the venue and making them a real feature. Take the industrial trend, which has been
around for a few years now and is only getting bigger and better than ever. It
works fantastically well in urban restaurants and bars as it adds a certain
edginess. Here at Chantelle, we have a great range of industrial products to
choose from, including wall lights, chandeliers, floor lamps and pendant
lights; or if you have an idea in mind, let’s create it from scratch!
· The use of metals is another key feature to look
out for in urban lighting. Copper is a great metal to work with and adds a warm
glow to any setting. Designers often want to incorporate copper into their
location as it can help to make a room appear more cosy and inviting. In this
instance, they may want to create a more traditional setting, so customers feel
as though they are away from the hustle and bustle of city life.
Traditional lighting
· The key here is to make customers visiting the bar,
restaurant or hotel feel cosy, comfortable and secure; isn’t that what we all
expect on a trip to the countryside? The lighting should have a warm glow,
particularly in winter. It should create cosy corners, amber hues and give a
welcoming, homely feel, yet still be bright and practical.
· We’ve worked on venues in the countryside which
require a bespoke chandelier to create an impact as soon as you enter the
building. This makes the place memorable and is usually a talking point for guests.
· Sometimes, old, traditional buildings are
blessed with quirky features, so it’s always a good idea to highlight and
illuminate these, transforming the feature from dated and perhaps an
inconvenience to eye-catching and striking.