Restaurant Lighting Design: Creating Atmosphere That Sells

Lighting as a revenue driver

The right lighting makes guests stay longer and order more. Warm, dimmed lighting increases average check size.

The three layers of restaurant lighting

Ambient sets the mood. Task illuminates the menu and plate. Accent highlights architecture and art.

Pendant height over dining tables

Standard: hang pendants 750 to 850 mm above the table surface . Bar counters: 600-700 mm.

Color temperature by zone

Dining: 2200-2700K. Bar: 2400-2700K. Kitchen pass: 3000-3500K. Restrooms: 2700-3000K, high CRI.

Materials for restaurant environments

Brass, powder-coated steel, and tempered glass are reliable choices for tough restaurant environments.

Maison Loucelle restaurant solutions

Modular pendant systems, linear suspensions, and custom chandeliers for F&B environments.

In a restaurant, lighting is the cheapest way to make expensive food look even better.