Most high bays are downlights. These only shine downwards. This is not ideal. If you sit under the light of a high bay, the rest of the room will still feel dark. So, extra lighting is needed. For example, combine a high bay above the dining table, a table lamp on the sideboard and a standing lamp next to the sofa. There are also high bays available with a transparent housing. These downlights diffuse the light so that the immediate vicinity of the light is less dark.