hanging a light over dining room table in open concept home

7 years ago

We have a complete open concept 1st floor and we chose or layout to maximize the views. We do not have a formal dining space as we planned on using the 10”island, however we have kids and want to have sit down meals facing each other. I brought our old dining room table up but I am struggling to define space in the open concept. I would like to hang a light centered on dining room table but am worried it will look odd since it is not a defined space. Advice or suggestions appreciated.

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decoenthusiaste

7 years ago

last modified: 7 years ago

Do I see a floor outlet by the table? If so, seems that an arc lamp would be the answer. Why not paint the table to match the chairs?

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Brigmax 1
7 years ago
Pretty room! I totally get your dilemma. We ran a track light that blended in with the beam above it. Track systems sell pendant wiring to retro fit a chandelier.
What does the other side of the room look like behind the couch?
The table placement doesn’t seem quite right.
Laura
Original Author
7 years ago
These are the views behind the couches. Behind the long one is the front entrance (which is a fairly open area and behind the shorter one is the kitchen. I really like the idea of buying a longer narrow rectangle table to replace the octagon but am afraid everything will look to linear with the long kitchen and island.
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RL Relocation LLC
7 years ago
How old are the kids? Im thinking this wont be a forever situation.

Why not move it to behind the two arm chairs in front of the window, rather then kinda plunked where it is?

Dont add a light, no matter what the table itself tells you its an after thought lol.
Wildcat Blue
7 years ago
Use a floor lamp that arcs over the table.
happyleg
7 years ago
Or table at barn door. I have this same problem. Mine is near my entry door. We hang light from beam, u might plug yours into the recess light.
happyleg
7 years ago
You can also move couch back to windows in the center of room. Table on the living room side of island.
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Patricia Colwell Consulting
7 years ago
IMO that table does not work in that space at all maybe a nice round table I think with the beams the way they are you could easily have an actual light hung over the table if ypou just position the table centered under a beam.As for the rectangular table IMO it makes the most sense and linear is a nice look.