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The takeaway: aim for three layers — ambient (string lights, lanterns), task (downlights over the dining area) and accent (uplighting in planters, path lights along edges).
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026
There’s also a revised downlight that has user-selectable choices of more than 15 separate colors, each with a brightness adjustment option.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
The downlight in this edition now offers a choice of 15 colors, each with its own brightness control, and the housing is offered in Space Grey or Solar Gold.
—Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 15 Oct. 2024
Pendant lights by Thomas O’Brien for Visual Comfort; downlights by Long Made Co.; counter stools by (Wh)ore Haüs Studios; cabinet hardware by Classic Brass.
—Ariel Foxman, Architectural Digest, 3 Sep. 2024
Neon blue lights trace the arch of the superstructure, while white downlights and LED strip lights accentuate every line.
—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 27 Oct. 2023
The burnished silver leaf metal pendants by Aerin for Visual Comfort provide gentle downlight, tie to the stools, and don’t stand out.
—BostonGlobe.com, 2 Apr. 2021
Philips also has other options including a downlight 5/6-inch light, smart LED bar lights, and decorative light strips.
—Marc Saltzman, USA TODAY, 25 Apr. 2020
Though bright downlights can make cleanup easier, Mr. Kligerman adamantly prescribes mellow lighting during meals.
—Kathryn O’Shea-Evans, WSJ, 25 Jan. 2019
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026
There’s also a revised downlight that has user-selectable choices of more than 15 separate colors, each with a brightness adjustment option.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
The downlight in this edition now offers a choice of 15 colors, each with its own brightness control, and the housing is offered in Space Grey or Solar Gold.
—Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 15 Oct. 2024
Pendant lights by Thomas O’Brien for Visual Comfort; downlights by Long Made Co.; counter stools by (Wh)ore Haüs Studios; cabinet hardware by Classic Brass.
—Ariel Foxman, Architectural Digest, 3 Sep. 2024
Neon blue lights trace the arch of the superstructure, while white downlights and LED strip lights accentuate every line.
—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 27 Oct. 2023
The burnished silver leaf metal pendants by Aerin for Visual Comfort provide gentle downlight, tie to the stools, and don’t stand out.
—BostonGlobe.com, 2 Apr. 2021
Philips also has other options including a downlight 5/6-inch light, smart LED bar lights, and decorative light strips.
—Marc Saltzman, USA TODAY, 25 Apr. 2020
Though bright downlights can make cleanup easier, Mr. Kligerman adamantly prescribes mellow lighting during meals.
—Kathryn O’Shea-Evans, WSJ, 25 Jan. 2019
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“Downlight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/downlight. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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