5 Questions To Help You Choose The Best Chandelier For Your Dining Room

Choosing a statement chandelier for your dining room can be a wonderful task. However, the pressure to get the look just right is greater here than perhaps in any other room in the house. Let’s take a look at some unique considerations to help you make the perfect selection for this one-of-a-kind luxury lighting fixture.

How much light do you need?

Before you choose any new light fitting, it’s a good idea to take stock of what’s there already and to decide how much light you actually need in the room. Your new chandelier should fit into the overall dining room lighting scheme alongside ambient, task and accent lighting.

If your dining room already has recessed lighting or wall sconces, you may not need a chandelier with multiple lights. However, if your ceiling pendant is the only light source in the dining room, consider choosing a multiple light chandelier.

For the greatest flexibility, and particularly if the room is used for purposes other than formal dining (kids doing homework, romantic dinners etc), a dimmable chandelier may be the best solution. Talk to your lighting supplier about the right light for the job, bearing in mind that some LED lighting fixtures may flicker when dimmed, while others may not dim at all.

What’s your desired style and overall aesthetic?

When it comes to choosing the right light fitting, a good place to start is your own personal taste and the overall look you’re trying to achieve in the dining area, and of course your home in general. With such a vast choice of beautiful chandeliers available to buy, there really is something out there for every taste and preference.

 

Are you looking for a traditional crystal chandelier? From classic candle styles to tiered crystal designs or bowl shaped chandeliers, get familiar with all the different variations and choose one that you love and that complements your room scheme.

Crystals are not only the perfect way to add grandeur and opulence to your home, they also have an alluring sparkle. It’s worth taking a little effort over the cleaning and maintenance of your chandelier.

For modern or contemporary homes, the dining room offers the perfect opportunity to make a personal design statement. Contemporary chandeliers range from simple, sleek and elegant lighting solutions to highly creative artistic expressions made from unusual materials.

Why not go all out and create dramatic impact with something quirky and unusual? For a real conversation starter, think outside the box and choose a deconstructed chandelier, with multiple pendants above your dining table?

What’s the best shape for your chandelier?

Once you’ve decided whether you’re going traditional, modern or completely off-the-wall with your new dining room chandelier, think about the dimensions of the room and the furniture in it before you make a purchase.

The dining table in particular is of crucial importance since it’s the interplay between light fitting and table that will give you the style impact you’re looking for. If you have an oblong dining table, a linear suspension light or an island chandelier may be a better fit, distributing the light more evenly across the table. Round dining tables, on the other hand, may look best with a bowl or round shaped chandelier.

What is the right size for the table?

Since the dining room is one of your main reception areas in the home, it’s important for the chandelier to be the right size. You don’t want the space to be overwhelmed by a central light fitting that’s too large. Conversely, a too small chandelier won’t have the design impact that you are hoping for.

Consider the dining table size and choose a chandelier that is scaled to the table. As a general rule of thumb (although there are always exceptions in the name of design!), select a center light fitting that’s about 1/3 to ½ of the size of the table. For instance, a 1.50 m round table would require a chandelier that measures 50 cm-75 cm across.

What is the optimum height and position for the room?

As for the height above the table, conventional wisdom suggests that you should leave somewhere between 60 cm and 90 cm between the dining table and the bottom of the chandelier. This range has provided optimal for illuminating the table without the light shining in your diners’ eyes or obscuring their view of each other. Of course, the exact height will depend on the size and shape of your light fitting.

Take the time and effort to ensure that your chandelier is properly positioned. Rather than use existing pendant fittings and conduit because it’s easier, it’s important to locate the light centered precisely over the table for maximum effect.

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