Dining Room Lighting Inspiration

Dining Room Chandeliers

A chandelier is the perfect showpiece for your dining room. Chandeliers are functional and decorative and have a sense of elegance that no other light fixture can quite match. Whether you choose a classic crystal chandelier or something more modern, this stunning fixture will give light and life to your dining room.

If you are going to be hanging a chandelier over the dining room table, make sure to choose one that is approximately three quarters the width and it should hang 30 to 36 inches above the tabletop.

Dining Room Recessed Lighting

Recessed lighting is a great way to compliment your main ceiling light fixture, whether it be a pendant light or a chandelier. Recessed lighting sits below the ceiling line and offers a low-profile look suited for nearly any type of decor.

Generally speaking, you’ll want to spread multiple lights across the dining room equidistant from one another to ensure equal lighting. Be sure to attach dimmers to your general lighting sources to help set the mood, which is a touch your guests will particularly enjoy in the dining room.

Adding wall-mounted fixtures to your dining room is a great way to round out your lighting strategy. Wall sconces emit a small amount of diffused light either upward or downward. This makes them a great option for highlighting artwork or architectural features.

They are especially helpful for large dining rooms where soft wall lighting can add a sense of warmth where the room might otherwise feel austere and stuffy, especially when used in combination with cool paint colors.

One of the things we love most about track lighting in the dining room is the amount of flexibility you have. Each light fixture that runs along the track can be oriented to an angle of your choosing.

You can also install multiple tracks in different areas throughout your dining room. Whether it’s above a decorative display or the dining room table, you’ll be able to accomplish nearly all your illumination and aesthetic needs.
They are especially helpful for large dining rooms where soft wall lighting can add a sense of warmth where the room might otherwise feel austere and stuffy, especially when used in combination with cool paint colors.

Sometimes a dramatic showpiece like a chandelier or pendant isn’t right for every dining room. Another great option is to install a flush or semi-flush mount that blends seamlessly with the existing decor.

No matter what type of fixture you’re looking for, you’ll find tons of design styles, finishes, and more at MM Lighting. We make sure our lighting store in Houston is stocked to the brim with beautiful fixtures that work for any budget.
You can also install multiple tracks in different areas throughout your dining room. Whether it’s above a decorative display or the dining room table, you’ll be able to accomplish nearly all your illumination and aesthetic needs.
They are especially helpful for large dining rooms where soft wall lighting can add a sense of warmth where the room might otherwise feel austere and stuffy, especially when used in combination with cool paint colors.