Effective lighting in a Dining Room should have the capability of setting a relaxing, romantic mood, as well as a festive, holiday mood. The tabletop should be highlighted and dimmers should be incorporated into your lighting plan.
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| Hubbarton Forge- Vortis Pendant |
Small low voltage recessed lights around the perimeter of the room, lighting art work, collectibles, and niches create ambiance in the room by adding layers of light. This effect can also be done with wall sconces, torchieres, and buffet lamps. For a real design statement, install a decorative ceiling medallion with your chandelier. To determine the right size fixture, you can start by deducting six
inches to one foot from the width of a rectangular or square dining
table. That dimension will give you an approximate size to start looking
for your chandelier or pendant. Rooms with a high ceiling, or that have
a large round dining table can accommodate a larger light fixture to
call attention to the setting.
Generally, hang chandeliers high enough so that you can see each other across the table. For higher ceilings, raise the pendant or chandelier so that the fixture, and not the chain, is the focal point. If your ceiling is 8 feet high the bottom of the pendant or chandelier should be between 30 to 36 inches above the table. For a higher ceiling the chandelier may be raised 1 inches for every foot of ceiling height above 8 feet. For example for a 10 foot ceiling the proper height would be 32 to 38 inches. And remember a dimmer allows for soft light for dining and bright light for reading or cleaning. Dimming a light only slightly will save energy and extend the life of your light bulbs.
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| Hubbardton Forge - Berceau Chandeliers |
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