Your Guide To Choosing the Perfect Dining Room Table Lighting

Other than food and dining furniture, the key ingredient to enjoying a meal is dining room lights.

Illuminating your dining room table with a warm glow of lighting will add depth and dimension to your space, while simultaneously creating a cozy and inviting atmosphere.

If you want to light up your dining room, you've landed on the right page!

In this guide, we'll enlighten you about the different types of dining room lights, provide interior styling tips, and showcase the most stylish light fixtures that you can order from Viesso.

Dive in to discover everything you need to know about choosing the perfect dining room table lighting.

 

Types of Dining Room Lighting

From freestanding floor lamps to overhead chandeliers, there are loads of unique ways you can incorporate lighting in your dining room and set the vibe for dinner time.

Let's explore the different varieties of dining room lighting...

Table-Top Lighting

Table-top lighting is a portable type of lighting that sits on your dining table. They are a great alternative to candles, especially if you're after something brighter. They also double up as ornamental charm that can make your dining table set-up more aesthetically appealing.

Recessed Lighting

Recessed lighting fixtures are built into ceilings which delivers discreet lighting with a modern touch. They can be strategically placed as overhead lighting to evenly illuminate your dining table. Because this lighting style is installed into the ceiling, it's also a great space saving option for smaller dining rooms, or for contemporary dining rooms going for a minimalist aesthetic.

Wall Sconces

Wall sconces are mounted on the walls, making them perfect accents for creating ambiance in every corner of your dining room. They come in all types of styles, ranging from classy and traditional to sleek and modern. If your overhead lighting is too bright, wall sconces are a great backup that will provide soft, low-level lighting - perfect for an intimate vibe!

Floor Lamp

Floor lamps are a freestanding lighting choice that's easily portable, so you can move it around your room depending on your interior preference. They deliver extra light in specific areas of a room while also serving as decorative, eye-catching focal points. Floor lamps can come in all types of unique designs, including architectural, understated, and boho-chic.

Linear Chandelier

Linear chandeliers are a popular lighting choice that goes above dining tables. They are characterized by a line of lights in a long, typically narrow chandelier that hangs directly above dining tables. They pose as stunning centerpieces which add an extra layer of elegance and sophistication, while also ensuring your dining table is fully illuminated.

How To Style Dining Room Lighting: 6 Tips and Tricks

There are endless stylish ways to incorporate lighting in dining rooms!

The key to nailing your dining room lighting is balance and composure. By layering different types of lighting, strategically placing your lights, and choosing the right design, you can achieve an ambient, functional, and stylish dining room.

If you're in need of some interior styling inspiration, check out these top tips and ticks:

1. Highlight Your Table: The dining table is the centerpiece of a dining room, so it deserves a good spotlight. Not only will highlighting your table with lighting draw attention to it, but it will also ensure everyone can enjoy their meal in a well-lit and inviting space.

2. Consider Light Color and Temperature: Lighting can come in a range of colors and temperatures. You can match vibrant LED lights, like red, green, or orange, to your interior color scheme to create a more cohesive space. Light temperature is also important as it will make or break your dining atmosphere. Opt for warm lighting rather than cool to ensure your dining room is inviting and relaxing.

3. Mix and Match Lighting: Mixing and matching different lighting styles, like sconces, floor lamps, and chandeliers, will create a dynamic and balanced space while giving you the freedom to choose between different lighting options depending on your mood.

4. Choose the Right Height and Distance: Ensuring your lighting is proportionally positioned around your dining room will foster a balanced atmosphere. Make sure your lighting isn't too condensed in one space and evenly spread out to avoid harsh shadows and over-saturation. This will ensure you achieve a harmonious ambiance throughout your dining room.

5. Spruce Up Your Dining Table with Decorative Lighting Accents: Lighting can be more than just a functional spotlight; it can be a decorative accent that uplifts your dining table and elevates your interior aesthetic. If your dining table needs sprucing up, embellish it with an ornamental table lamp to enhance its visual appeal.

6. Balance Natural Light with Artificial Lighting: Make your dining space feel more organic and inviting by balancing natural light with artificial light. Consider replacing your thick curtains with sheer drapes to welcome more natural sunlight in and let nature do most of the lighting. This won't just create a more balanced and welcoming vibe but will also save you money on your energy bills!

Stylish Dining Room Light Fixtures

If you're looking for a dining room light fixture, check out our top suggestions, available to order online from Viesso:

Contemporary Sconces

If your home's aesthetic is sleek, understated, and contemporary, explore these sophisticated sconce options:

• Via Sconce by Cerno: The Via Sconce features a geometric, frosted polymer shade that blends with white walls while emanating an understated and subtle glow that's perfect for minimalist homes.

• Ginger Wall Light by Marset: The Ginger Wall Light doubles up as a functional light and decorative wall accent. Its projection is subtle, making it perfect for understated interiors, while its unique appearance radiates elegance and sophistication.

• Tempus LED Sconce by Cerno: The Tempus LED Sconce boasts a smooth, rounded wooden panel that is illuminated by a background of light that diffuses around the wooden body, creating a dynamic and elegant look.

 

Classic Dining Room Chandeliers

Add a touch of luxury and elegance to your dining room with these deluxe chandeliers:

• Crystal Linear Pendant by Nuevo: The Crystal Linear Pendant chandelier comprises an eclectic assortment of hanging glass crystals with intermittent lighting, which delivers a show-stopping display. It's perfect for luxurious dining rooms that lean towards the more expensive side.

• Lex Pendant Light by Cerno: Composed of natural wooden slats that cover a long light fixture, the Lex Pendant Light strikes a balance between sleek and rustic, making it perfect for modern farmhouse and boho-chic interiors alike.

• Demi Pendant by Neuvo: The Demi Pendant harmoniously merges a half-glass globe with a half-polished metal finish, creating a chic and polished appeal that perfectly falls into place in both modern and traditional luxurious interiors.

Statement Dining Lamps

Make a bold statement in your dining room with our top ornamental dining light:

• Grand Bend Floor Light by Nuevo: The impressive Grand Bend Floor Light is a celebration of classic, modernist design. Anchored by a solid marble base, this architectural piece not only radiates ambient lighting but also luxury and elegance. Its expansive, overarching composure makes it perfect for floating over your dining table.

• Altus Floor Lamp by Cerno: The graceful Altus Floor Lamp is gracefully supported by a solid wood trunk, which pays homage to mid-century modern design. Coupled with a natural burlap shade, this freestanding light will project a soft, warm glow, which instantly infuses a homely, rustic vibe.

• Sputnik Table Light by Nuevo: Reminiscent of the mid-century space race, the sculptural Sputnik Table Light displays a revolutionary design that's out of this world.

Discover Modern Dining Room Lighting at Viesso

Illuminate your dining space with our decadent selection of Home Lighting specially crafted for dining rooms.

Whether you want an elegant focal point to spotlight your dining table or freestanding floor lamps to add an ambient glow to your dining space, we have a huge selection of designer dining room lamps suited to every interior design and personal style!

Shop our curated collection online at Viesso!