Lower the lights

‘Hang pendants low over the dining table to help create dramatic, intimate zones,’ advises Charlie Bowles, director, Original BTC. ‘Choose your materials carefully – bone china pendants, for instance, bring a lovely softness of finish and a beautifully translucent glow that works particularly well over dining tables for flattering overhead illumination. Pendants are also great for creating an impactful silhouette. Don’t be afraid of using larger pendants – playing with scale is an interior designer’s trick to make a statement and create interest.’

GET THE LOOK pendant, £1,899, Original BTC