Start with the Centerpiece
Choose a light fixture that relates to the dining room table, not the room itself—in terms of size, shape and style. Round fixtures like chandeliers are an easy match for round tables, and a linear fixture goes well over a rectangular or extension table.
Layer the Light

A decorative chandelier in the dining room generally offers a low level of light output—they’re about setting the mood and drawing the eye to the center of a room. For a more functional style of lighting, add layers of light with recessed lights and wall sconces. If a bright amount of light is needed in the dining room, look to an LED chandelier.
Add Accent Lighting with Table Lamps and Wall Sconces
Accent lighting creates a cozy glow and nicely lights the edges of the room. It creates an intimate, convivial atmosphere even when sitting at a formal table for dinner. Wall sconces are, hands down, my favorite kind of lighting. They are great to look at and can frame beautiful art and add detail to a room discreetly. I like to use them adjacent to a dining table to add a soft, dimmable light.
Multiply the Focus
Add visual drama to your dining room with a series of pendant lamps in compatible styles. Choose pendants with similar color tones or shapes, then layer them in at different heights to create a striking centerpiece.
Create an Atmosphere
For a darker, moodier tone in your dining room lighting, consider a dual-function light fixture. Look for one that provides soft, diffused ambient light with enough glow that the room is functionally lit, but also enough direct down light so that the table is illuminated for eating.
Subtle Design, High Impact
Pendant lighting with deconstructed, architectural designs is a great way to add personality and character without being over the top. Subtle cutouts or unusual woodwork provide detail and complexity while softly filtering the light.
Modern dining room lighting is supremely versatile, with solutions for every situation. From contemporary to restoration styles, LED linear suspensions to traditional crystal chandeliers—dining room lighting serves up purpose and style with every beautifully illuminated meal.
Product links recommended above:
Nordic Abstract Waven Shape LED Pendant Lighting, 5 Color
Luxury Branch With Flower Designer Piece Chandelier, 5 Size
Ambientec Modern Metal Table Lamp, 2500/5000 mAh
Modern Nelson Bubble Pendant Light
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