Amazing Room: Dining rooms
Kern also likes subtle accent lighting. "Recessed directional fixtures that point a beam toward a piece of art on the wall or highlight a great sideboard create drama and interest. While everyone wants to be able to see what they're eating, no one wants to have their corneas seared, so I suggest always putting lighting on dimmers. It gives you flexibility and allows you to adjust lighting levels to suit the mood or the occasion." AJC file photo