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Dining Room Lighting
The dining room is the one “formal” space you have in your home, even though you use it for purposes other than dining. It might be where you pay the bills each month, or where you help the kids with their homework, but whatever the case may be, it’s important for the dining room to have proper lighting. This is especially true when you have guests and you’re using the room as a formal dining space.
At Hermitage in Nashville, we can help you find new dining room light fixtures, including chandeliers, wall sconces, and much more. If you’re thinking about updating your home, visit our showroom or shop with us online!
DINING ROOM CHANDELIER
The dining room chandelier is the focal point of the space, and it’s imperative that the fixture look great and fit well within the room. You don’t want a chandelier that’s too big or too small, and you’ll want to be sure that it’s hung at the proper height. In terms of style, the possibilities are endless, and our team can help you decide on the perfect lighting solution.
CHOOSING YOUR CHANDELIER
When looking at chandeliers for your dining room, there are a few things to keep in mind. How big does the fixture need to be? What styles speak to your personal tastes? You’ll want to pick out a few options that you can compare in order to narrow down your choice and make the best decision for your dining room.
SIZING YOUR CHANDELIER
Before you visit our showroom or look through our online catalog, take a few minutes to measure your dining room. By finding the length and width of the room, you can determine what size the chandelier needs to be. If your dining room is approximately 10’ x 10’, you can pick a chandelier that’s anywhere from 17” to 20” wide at its widest point. You don’t want it to be too close to the walls, but you also don’t want it to be dwarfed by the dining room table.
If you have a long, narrow dining room, then a linear chandelier might be a better option. Instead of a round or oval chandelier, you can have a linear fixture that fits better within the space.
INSTALLING YOUR CHANDELIER
Once you have your new dining room chandelier, you’ll likely want to have it installed as soon as possible. While this is often best left to a licensed electrician, you can determine how high above the table the light should hang. It’s common practice for the bottom of the chandelier to be between 30” to 36” above the top of the table, which leaves plenty of clearance for people when they’re sitting down for dinner.
If your dining room has a taller ceiling, you can raise the chandelier approximately 3” for every foot of ceiling height above 8’. This means that if your ceiling is 10’ high, the chandelier can hang 36” to 42” above the table.
ACCENT LIGHTING
While the chandelier is the focal point of the dining room, as well as the largest fixture in the space, it’s not the only light. Accent lighting is a key component of every dining room, and depending on the size and shape of your space, you can choose from several different options. Wall sconces and track lighting are two popular options, and we carry many choices for both in our showroom.
For sconces, make sure your dining room is wide enough to accommodate them, since you don’t want guests running into the fixtures as they’re walking through the space. You can also install sconces in the corners, should there not be enough room for them on either side of the dining room table.
Track lighting can be used to highlight artwork in the dining room, such as a favorite painting or photograph. It’s important that it doesn’t hang too close to the chandelier or impede the design aesthetic you want the room to have.
LIGHTING CONTROLS
Once you have all of your new dining room lights, you can look for new lighting controls. Dimmer switches are a great option for this room, as they let you raise and lower the lights as needed. You can set the mood for an intimate dinner party, or bring the lights up for a festive holiday gathering.
Each fixture or set of fixtures should be on its own controls. For example, one switch or dimmer should control the chandelier, while another controls the wall sconces. This allows you to turn on the lights you want for a certain mood, and set the levels where you want them. If you’re interested in smart lighting controls for your dining room, our staff can answer questions about those and point you in the right direction.
SHOPPING FOR NEW DINING ROOM LIGHTS
Shopping for new dining room lighting can seem challenging, but with the help of our knowledgeable staff, you won’t have to worry about a thing. You can begin your search by browsing our online catalog, or you can visit our Nashville showroom for an up-close look at any number of light fixtures. You can also view our Inspiration Gallery to find ideas on how to light your new dining room.
If you’d like to speak with one of our lighting designers, all you have to do is call us or contact us online. We’ll help you find a time that works for you, and you can meet with a designer to discuss all of your lighting options.
FIND YOUR DINING ROOM LIGHTING TODAY
Whether you’re building a brand new home, or you want to update a dining room in a house you’ve owned for years, Hermitage is here to help. We’ve served Nashville and the surrounding area for more than 75 years, and we’d love to show you what dining room lighting we have in stock. You can find the perfect chandelier, sconces, and more, and we know you’ll be amazed at how great your dining room looks once everything is installed.
WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU SOON!
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