Further Research: Lightings and Furniture

In this post I will research lightings and furniture that I will use in my project. I researched lightings in my initial research but my idea developed and changed after that research. In my initial research I researched dim lightings for fine dining restaurant idea. Now I am designing an independent café for gen z. I want to use brighter and more vibrant lighting in my project. 

I want to use LED lighting in most parts of my project. There are many areas of use as well as many color options. LED lighting is the most eco-friendly and cleanest was of lighting. Long life, energy efficiency, design flexibility, low voltage, zero UV emissions and durable quality other benefits of using LED lighting for lighting. ( IUP)

I am thinking to use in toilets as a spot lights, in lamps hanging from ceiling  and also as a decorations on the walls. Hidden lightings gives the space chic and elegant atmosphere such as in the image. I can use these hidden lightings in toilets and the wall behind the coffee counter and also on the corners of the café walls. 

I will use ceiling lamps above the tables and counter. I want to use rattan lamps above the counter and fit them  with the cabinet behind the counter. Rattan lamp will give natural and simple appearance to café and will fit the earthly delights theme. 

Also I want to use off-white colour ceiling lamps above the tables , similar to the image below.  I will use simple, basic and chic ceiling lamp rather than ornamented lamp because I will add many plants, flowers and decorations around the café and I don't want to overwhelm the environment. 

As I discussed in other research post I want window seat in my café project and I added coffee counter that people can sit around. So for these seating areas I need a high bar chairs. I looked for bar chairs and there are some different options with different materials and different models. I want to use comfortable bar chair model and I found this example. This model is also stylish, simple and comfortable and it will fit perfectly with my project.  It has simple structure with natural wood on the legs of chair and with comfortable and soft material on the seat. 

I want to use natural looking oval wood dining tables by the wall. I want to keep the natural look in the café, so I try to use natural wood look products , furniture and wall covering and match them as much as possible. Wooden table tops stand as a favoured choice for cafes and restaurants, and for good reasons. They create a warm and inviting ambiance, adding a timeless charm to the dining space. (kernigkrafts, 2019)

REFERENCES

Indiana University of Pennsylvania,2024   LED Lighting Benefits   iup.edu                                Available:  https://www.iup.edu/energymanagement/howto/led-lighting-benefits.html   

(Accessed: 25 May 2025) 

Kernig Krafts, 2019  why wooden top is better for cafe/ restaurants table top?Why are wooden table tops often preferred in cafes and restaurants, and what advantages do they offer over other materials?  kernigkrafts.com  Available: https://kernigkrafts.com/blog/why-wooden-top-is-better-for-cafe-restaurants-table-top/  (Accessed: 26 May 2025)