While the photograph below depicts lighting in a residential setting, I think I could take a few hints from it when making design decisions for my coffee shop. I like the combination of natural and electric lighting. The skylight creates a pop of visual interest on the ceiling and provides a significant amount of crisp, clean daylight. I like the combination of different lighting fixtures throughout the space. While they vary in height, size, and location, they're comparable in color and intensity.
(image from www.cococozy.com)
I think these different fixtures are still cohesive and all work together. They add pops of sparkle throughout the space without being overwhelming. The all-white room could have been boring and bland, but the added light really adds appealing texture. The fixtures above the built-ins highlight things displayed on the shelves in a relatively casual and relaxed way while other objects are more shaded, yet still easily seen thanks to the space's ambient lighting. Nothing seems forced - I like the sense of effortlessness.
I am especially attracted to the differing sizes and shapes and plan on selecting varying fixtures for my shop.
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