10 Tips in Choosing the Perfect Dining Table Light
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- 07 Jun 2022
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Isn’t it nice to dine in a space that is well-lighted? Well, no one wants to eat in a dining area that is dark! No one wants to eat without seeing the food and without looking at the person he or she is dining with.
Dining with the family is one way to establish a good relationship. It is the perfect time to share stories and talk to each other about what happened that day. Because of this, the dining area needs to be inviting and homey. It needs to give a positive feeling to those who will use the space.
Do you agree?
With that, it is important the dining area is well-decorated and well lighted. Most homes would use a single source of light in order to illuminate the area.
But did you know that you can actually do more when it comes to dining table light?
Well, today, we are going to give you tips on how to choose the perfect lighting for your dining area. Apart from its function in lighting the space, lighting fixtures can also be an added decoration to the home. We will also help you to decide whether to use a pendant, chandelier or other lighting.
Before that, here are the basic things that you need to consider when you add lighting to the dining area:
Position
Dining areas with suspended lighting like chandeliers or pendant lights look really nice. When you hang your lighting, whether it’s an enclosed room or an open plan, you have to make sure that the light fixture is placed center over the dining table.
Height
Some may ask how high the lighting should be. It needs to be high enough so it won’t block the view and it should be low enough to effectively illuminate the space. The fixture should be hung 28″-36″ above the tabletop.
Here are some design guidelines that will help you:
1. Consider table shape and size.
The shape and size of your dining table can help you select your lighting. For round tables, it is recommended that you use round or bowl-shaped or hexagonal lighting fixture. If the table is square or rectangle, you can try using an oval or rectangle or square fixture or any linear pendant light. When it comes to table size, a small table would look good with a large pendant light. For a long table, it would look great with double light installations.
2. Do not obstruct the view.
Some dining rooms have a great view from the area or features an interesting wallpaper or wall decor. If that is the case, make sure that your lighting fixture will not obstruct the view. Choose an open fixture like cage chandeliers. You can also hang it higher than usual, above eye level, so that it will allow a good view of the area around it.
3. Decide on your room’s style.
Your choice of a lighting fixture will also depend on the room’s style. You have to decide if you want a dining area that is modern, eclectic or whatever you want. For a more formal vibe, get fixtures that have crystals or uses metals on it like bronze or gold fixtures. But if you prefer a casual look, get a fixture with jute, ropes or wooden beads. Using fixtures made from natural materials will warm up the space.
4. Get the right size and shape of your lighting fixture.
The size and shape of your dining room light fixture will have a great impact on your space. A fixture should be 30 cm or 12″ smaller than the table in all directions. This way, it will not look too big or too small for your space. Another way to determine the size is to add the length and width of the room together then use the sum as the diameter of the fixture. Use feet for the room’s dimension and inches for the size of the fixture. For example, if your room is 5 feet by 8 feet, then the diameter of your light fixture will be in the range of 12-inches. As for the shape, we have mentioned this in tip number one. But you can also choose the ones that you think will look great for your dining area.
5. Mix with other lighting.
Most homes will just use one lighting for the dining area. Well, this is not enough! Try to add additional lighting to your focal point fixture. You can add recessed or track lighting that is aimed to a furniture or to a piece of art. Bring in some table lamps on a sideboard or a console table to add some glow in the area. Illuminate your cabinets with LED strip lighting or you can use glass doors for your cabinets so it can add sparkle to the space. Of course, wall sconces would be amazing too! Read More...
