From breakfast to late evening: in hospitality the atmosphere changes by the hour. We design lighting with scenes, dim to warm and good colour rendering for restaurants, cafés, hotels and leisure.
Scenes for lunch, dinner and late evening, at the touch of a button or automatically on a timer.
High colour rendering above the tables so dishes and drinks show their true colour.
Enough light in the kitchen, bar and back areas, in line with EN 12464-1.
Guests notice immediately when the light is wrong: too bright, too cold or too dark. A good hospitality design works with warm colour temperatures, dimming to warm and light that falls mainly on tables and walls.
With wireless controls such as Casambi you easily set the scenes via an app, without extra cabling.
| Zone | Em (lux) | Max. UGR | Min. Ra |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dining room and lounge | Designed for atmosphere | 80, preferably 90+ | |
| Buffet and bar | 300 | 22 | 80 |
| Kitchen | 500 | 22 | 80 |
| Toilets | 200 | 25 | 80 |
| Storage and cold room | 100 | 25 | 60 |
Values according to EN 12464-1 (Em = average illuminance on the task area). The lighting plan determines the final values for your situation.
Minimum light levels apply to the kitchen, buffet and workstations. In the venue itself, the atmosphere determines what is right.
| Room | Illuminance | Point of attention |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurant and dining room | Based on atmosphere | No fixed standard; light follows the concept |
| Buffet | 300 lux | High colour rendering, CRI 90 or higher |
| Self service | 200 lux | Even and easy to read |
| Reception and checkout | 300 lux | No glare on screens |
| Kitchen | 500 lux | CRI 80 or higher, splash proof, shatterproof |
| Toilets | 200 lux | Presence detection |
| Corridors | 100 lux | Dimmable outside opening hours |
| Storage and cold room | 100 lux | Suitable for low temperatures |
Guideline values according to EN 12464-1 for hospitality and general areas. Emergency lighting and escape routes fall under EN 1838.
2200 to 2700 K, low light level, light on the table rather than in the room. Dim to warm makes the light warmer as you dim.
2700 K with scenes for lunch and dinner. Fresher and brighter during the day, warm and subdued in the evening.
3000 K, bright and inviting. Accent light on the display case and bar shows off what is on offer.
3000 to 4000 K, higher light level and even light. Fast, clean and clear.
2700 K, low glare and well shielded. Light on tables and paths, not in the eyes of guests or neighbours.
2700 to 3000 K with scenes for each part of the day. Reception slightly brighter, lounge more subdued.
Colour rendering. Food, drinks and skin tones only look good with high colour rendering. We work with CRI 90 or higher and pay attention to the R9 value, which determines how red meat, tomato and wine come across.
Scenes instead of switches. With DALI or Casambi, your staff set the right scene with one button or app: breakfast, lunch, dinner, drinks or cleaning. The atmosphere is the same every day, whoever is on duty.
Light on the table, not in the room. Pendants and narrow spots above tables create intimacy without making the whole venue bright. Wall lighting and accents on the bar and back wall add depth.
Kitchen and back office. Here function counts: 500 lux, splash proof (IP44 or higher, IP65 for wet cleaning) and shatterproof luminaires above food, so you meet the hygiene requirements of your HACCP plan.
Energy. Hospitality venues have long operating hours. Switching to LED with dimming and presence detection in toilets, corridors and storage reduces consumption immediately. The investment often qualifies for the Dutch EIA tax scheme.
You send a floor plan or photos. We determine the starting point: standards, light levels and savings.
Within 48 hoursDIALux calculation per room with luminaire schedule, controls and a transparent quotation.
Backed by lux and UGRPremium brands and Lumexa products, installed by our installation partners or your own installer.
According to scheduleOn site inspection, commissioning of the controls and one fixed point of contact for service and warranty.
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