A dining area benefits from lighting placed low down, often suspended from the ceiling for a concentrated but atmospheric glow over a table. Again, a dimmer is a great addition, as, while you might want lots of warmth from a concentrated source for a convivial family meal, the kitchen table almost always doubles as a base for other activities, such as reading, homework or creative projects. For these and other tasks, a low-level pendant can be turned up to much brighter levels. This can give enough surrounding light, too, for the rest of the room, but usually a few well-chosen table or floor lamps dotted around will help banish any gloom and result in a more attractive set-up. Fairy lights can also lend an upbeat and magical feel, while amplifying the brightness of the space.