Do you have a high ceiling? This is the trick that makes your house warmer

In a moshav in the Shephelah, a spacious residence was designed for a senior couple who wanted to create a warm and inviting space for frequent family entertaining. The house, designed by the Sarah and Nirit Frankel office, extends over approximately 400 square meters on a two-dunam plot, and combines French brasserie inspiration with a contemporary farmhouse style.

One of the key challenges in the design was the height of the ceilings in the public spaces, which reach approximately 7.5 meters. This height, which provides an impressive sense of space, required solutions that would create a balance between architectural drama and a sense of warmth and intimacy.

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Layers of light instead of one body

The lighting design, carried out in collaboration with lighting consultant Tal Hazan of Light In, is based on the principle of creating layers of light. Instead of relying on one central light source, various lighting fixtures were incorporated that play complementary roles.

High ceiling spotlights provide general, uniform lighting, while decorative, pendant lighting fixtures create visual focal points and help to "lower" the space in a sensory sense, creating intimate corners within a large space.

The kitchen as the center of the home

The brasserie-inspired kitchen features graphite-hued lighting fixtures with brass mesh, accentuating the 5-meter-long central island. The dining area also features striking lighting fixtures – hemispherical, blackened brass – that create a clear focal point and continue the elegant design line.

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Lighting that adapts to the moment

One of the highlights of the project was flexibility in lighting scenarios. All lighting fixtures are dimmable, allowing for a transition between strong lighting suitable for entertaining and softer, more intimate lighting for the evening hours.

Additionally, downward-illuminating fixtures were used, which reinforces a sense of proximity and balances the height of the space.

Even the smallest details get a stage

Attention to lighting is also evident in the secondary spaces: in the closet room, an alabaster light fixture was incorporated above a central island, which also serves as a design element, and in the guest bathrooms, a Victorian-style light fixture was chosen that blends in with the dominant wallpaper and adds to the eclectic character of the space.

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According to Tal Hazan, the lighting in the project does not take center stage but rather serves the architecture: "The goal was to enhance the materials and proportions, and create a large space that feels pleasant, inviting, and dynamic."

The result is a home where lighting is not just a functional means, but an integral part of the experience – one that defines the atmosphere and changes throughout the day according to needs.