Chandelier & Pendant Buying Guide: How to Choose the Right Size Fixture for Your Dining Table Before the Holidays
With the holidays fast approaching, your dining room is about to take center stage.
The right dining room lighting sets the entire mood for your festive gatherings. Upgrading to a new fixture is a powerful way to transform your space, but choosing the correct size of dining room chandelier is critical. Continue reading the guide from Lighting EFX below, and stop by our Florence, KY, or West Chester, OH, showroom today.
Find the Perfect Diameter
The most important rule for dining table lighting is matching the fixture's width to your table's width. A simple guideline is to choose a chandelier or pendant that is approximately 12 inches narrower than the widest point of your table. This ensures the fixture is scaled correctly to the table below it, creating a balanced, professional look without being so large that guests might bump it when getting up.
Get the Hanging Height Just Right
How high you hang the light is just as important as its size. For optimal dining room lighting, the bottom of your fixture should hang between 30 and 36 inches above the surface of your dining table. This range is the sweet spot: it’s high enough that it won't block the view of guests across the table, but low enough to feel intimate and provide focused light on your holiday spread.
Match the Fixture's Shape to Your Table's Shape
To create a cohesive design, match the shape of your fixture to the shape of your table. If you have a round or square table, classic round dining room chandeliers or square-shaped pendants work perfectly. If you have a long, rectangular table, consider using multiple dining room pendants in a row or choosing a single, stunning linear fixture that lights the entire length of the table evenly.
STOP BY TODAY
Don't let the wrong light dim your holiday sparkle. Taking a few simple measurements can make all the difference. If you're still unsure, don't guess—visit our local lighting showroom! The experts at Lighting EFX in West Chester, OH, and Florence, KY, are ready to help you find the perfect, beautifully-sized fixture to make your dining room shine all season long.