Family Holly
Hospitality
Restaurant lighting from lighting plan to installation for Family Hulst
Hospitality is all about experience. Lighting plays a crucial role in creating the right experience and atmosphere. In the morning and afternoon hours, a lighter and fresher setting is more often desired, while in the evening hours a cozier and more intimate setting is preferred. With the right lighting, you ensure the best experience at any time of day. In addition, good lighting has positive influences on sales, customer experience and perception.
We have many years of experience in lighting all kinds of hospitality businesses, from restaurant lighting to hotel lighting. Our approach consists of a customized plan that we coordinate with the client or other parties involved. We start with a lighting plan that suits the client’s needs and requirements, here we provide a mix of designer lighting and general lighting. After a GO, we or the installer can get to work bringing the lighting plan into reality.
Part of the atmosphere is determined by lighting. Lighting determines how people feel, how they experience food, how long they dine. On the other hand, poor lighting can also make the experience worse; if it is too bright or too dark, for example, people feel uncomfortable. A fixture shining in the face or not being able to read the menu all have a negative impact. Therefore, it is important to pay attention to a good hospitality lighting plan and work with quality fixtures.
Several studies have been done on the impact of lighting on guests. This shows that in cozy and intimate catering establishments guests eat slower, enjoy more and stay longer. This is because warm light evokes a feeling of comfort and relaxation. Good lighting also improves the attractiveness of food, extra important in an era when almost every dish is shared on social media. Finally, during the day, during breakfast or lunch, a well-lit restaurant is preferred. The pace is often faster at these meals, and brighter lighting also encourages faster customer turnover. Ideal for a busy lunch.
Every hospitality business is different, and so is every part of a hospitality business. A seating area requires a very different lighting scheme than a bar or the kitchen, for example. It is important to also use different product groups for different purposes when it comes to lighting. Here it is important that the lighting and light image are not only beautiful, but also practical. This is why we always use a good combination of technical and decorative lighting in our lighting plans. With technical lighting, you provide a comfortable environment for guests, and with decorative lighting, you provide atmosphere and appearance. Of course, this does not mean that technical lighting cannot look beautiful and atmospheric; in fact, the choice is incredibly large.
If you have seen our own products you may not immediately think, I want these products as decorative lighting in my atmospheric hospitality business. We can understand that. Fortunately, we work with a number of partners who produce attractive and beautiful designer lighting. These brands fit Lixero’s core values of high quality and energy efficient products. But they add another design aspect to it, making each lamp a feast for the eyes. Depending on your needs and preferences, we can recommend a number of brands and products. This way we provide the perfect balance between good light and a beautiful look for your hospitality business. Curious about our partner brands? You’ll find them on this page.
Without a plan, it is difficult to proceed. This is why we start every project with a lighting plan, this as it were the blueprint for the lighting in your hospitality business. In the hospitality lighting plan, we draw the lighting in the right places on the floor plan, taking all kinds of things into account. Your requirements, technical aspects such as ceiling height, Dutch lighting standards, a comfortable guest environment, not to mention the look and feel of your business. With the lighting plan, we can do calculations so you know how much energy you can save with the lighting, as well as how much light(lux) will be in each place. To really bring the lighting plan to life, we can create a 3D rendering, as you can see in the image to the right. This will give you a good and realistic picture of what the lighting plan will look like in practice.
If you only want to replace the lighting in your hospitality business one-on-one, we can do this as well. This is the simplest way to replace lighting, as it involves replacing only the product. So you enjoy better and more energy-efficient lighting products but often, unfortunately, not a lighting plan tailored to your needs. If you want the best in hospitality lighting, then do so with a custom hospitality lighting plan.
Remodeling or new construction
When remodeling or new construction of your hospitality business, it’s best for the results to involve us as early in the process as possible. In this way, in cooperation with the client and all parties involved, we can achieve the best results. We start with a good conversation on site to fully understand and identify the client’s requirements. During this conversation, we also assess the location itself, where things like the amount of daylight, ceiling height and other specific features of the location are important. We take this into account when designing an appropriate lighting plan.
Once all the information is gathered and clear, one of our experienced light designers goes to work to create a detailed lighting plan. This plan is reviewed with those involved and modified until complete satisfaction is achieved. After approval, we take care of production or procurement of the required products. Then our technicians, or chosen installer, get to work carefully installing everything. Our dedication does not stop until the client is completely satisfied with the final result. With our A to Z approach, you can be assured that every aspect of your hospitality lighting will perfectly match your unique atmosphere and look.
With today’s energy prices, you will have recouped the investment of new and energy-efficient lighting even faster. This way, you not only upgrade the look and feel of your hospitality business, but also ensure long-term savings. Sustainability and circularity are of paramount importance to us, which is reflected in the products we use but also how we make them. Our preference is energy-efficient lighting, which means that the energy used by the product is converted into light in the most efficient way possible. This means you use less energy for the same light, good for nature and your wallet. In addition, we keep the chain from raw material to lamp as short as possible, this limits transportation and results in fewer unnecessary emissions. With our 72 solar panels on the roof of our building, we ensure that our production process is energy neutral. We also work with our social and local partner, Maakwerk. Here, people who are distanced from the labor market work on some of our products. This is how we contribute to a more beautiful and inclusive (work) environment.
Refurbished lighting
In addition to working with new sustainable and energy-efficient lighting, we can also refurbish your lighting. With our own assembly and manufacturing department, we can ensure that we replace only the parts that need replacement. Thus, an old product (luminaire) can get a second life as we replace the light source (LED). So your existing lighting will be future-proof again.
Whether you run a cozy café, a bustling restaurant or a stylish hotel. We are here to answer all your lighting questions and offer customized support. With over 42 years of experience in lighting, lighting plans and installation, we are your partner for hospitality lighting. Not only for hospitality entrepreneurs, but also for (interior) architects and installers we are at your service.
Our team of more than 40 skilled employees has the expertise to transform any hospitality project into a business to your liking. No matter what stage of your project you need us at, we are ready to help. From the design of a thoughtful lighting plan to the production or procurement of functional and decorative lighting. Your satisfaction is our goal and we don’t shy away from any challenge to achieve it!
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