SHADES OF RETRO
or a more informal dining space, add a playful touch by choosing a lighting fixture that has vivid colours, unusual finishes or hangs at different heights over the table, drawing the eye and adding personality. A mix of antique or mid-century furniture will further underline the more relaxed atmosphere. ‘We love using antique lights as they add character to a room,’ explains interior designer Kate Guinness who put together this scheme and sourced the antique pendant fixture. ‘I particularly love this one as its retro look works well with the contemporary feel of the dining room and it also adds a contrasting pop of colour against the stretched kente cloth behind
