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Lighting Design Dilemma

Pendant Spacing over Dining Table

5 years ago

How far apart should the pendants be spaced over our dining table? Most of the time the table is 4'9" long, but expands to 6'6". Room is 12'x13'. Pendants are 12" long and about 5" wide. I thought 24" spacing from center to center, but electrician recommends 36" center to center. Spacing on the attached plan is 24".

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Patricia Colwell Consulting
5 years ago
I think I agree with the electrician and to be honest if you have the space leave the table larger all the time Maybe post a to scale plan of the room BTW I don’t like bookcases in a DR a much nice choice is a buffet but I need to see the room and the plan.
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Suki Mom
Original Author
5 years ago
I can see why you recommend leaving the table extended but we are empty nesters and this is our every day table too and when Just the two of us eat at the extended table I feel like we had a party and no one came!
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User
5 years ago
last modified: 5 years ago
I would go with what is drawn in the plan, 24". That looks best with both scenarios.

Looks similar to this home, but with a longer table:
Elk Ridge Passive House · More Info

Elk Ridge Passive House · More Info
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