LIGHT EFFECTS

Whether you’re having a sit-down dinner or more casual buffet, your dining table will become the centre of attention, so dress it accordingly. Lighting is key. If you don’t have pendants above, consider whether you can move in an arching floor lamp to deliver targeted illumination; try Beacon Lighting. Failing that, a selection of non-scented candles or pretty tealights will lift both the lighting quota and the ambience.