these photographs were taken from the la villa restaurant in paris. this photograph shows the bar and the shelving system behind it. i like how the structural column is illuminated by the large pendant light over the bar but what really captures my eye is how the shelves are glowing in the background. the light emanating from the shelves is soft, but gives the items on the shelves a presence.
this photograph shows the main dining area of the restaurant. the direct spot lights above illuminate the white corner banquet and make it pop even more against the interior finishes.
this photograph is the interior of a residence. i really like how the pendant lamp adds a soft light and focal point above the table, but also how it creates a gentle glow against the wall behind the banquet. you can tell the lamp does not add too much light to the space, but it acts as an architectural feature as well as a textural addition to the space both in lighting effect and decor. much of the furniture is very linear and structured and the lamp is a bit whimsical.
i have several dropped ceilings in my coffee shop and the lighting effect above the dropped ceiling here in this photograph is dramatic yet soft. the light emphasizes the overall height of the space by bringing your eyes to the ceiling. it also creates an outline of the kitchen/bar space. the light defines the space in this photograph. this will be useful in my space because of the dropped ceilings, but it will also provide me with a way to define spaces without using walls. my coffee shop is very open and by defining spaces with light, i believe i will be able to achieve many intimate spaces within one large space.
this photograph is from serendipity in florida. i really like how the lights in this space create a pattern on the ceiling. the lights softly illuminate the space but also create more more direct light along the ceiling which creates a textured light throughout the space. the lamps on the ceiling are placed in a somewhat random fashion and seem to mimic the tables below.
i love the soft light cascading along the sofa from the windows. this natural light combined with the small spot lights behind the sofa create a wonderful ambiance. the back lit shelf behind the sofa draws your eyes further into the space and helps to direct attention to the main focal area of the space.
these photographs were taken from the la villa restaurant in paris. this photograph shows the bar and the shelving system behind it. i like how the structural column is illuminated by the large pendant light over the bar but what really captures my eye is how the shelves are glowing in the background. the light emanating from the shelves is soft, but gives the items on the shelves a presence.
