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Dining Room Light Fixture Help!

2 months ago

We have a dining room table which is 36x90 and ceiling to table top is 64” - what lighting fixture would you chose for this? We’ll be moving it to be center with the table.

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  • 2 months ago
    last modified: 2 months ago

    Are there any lighting fixtures in the two adjacent rooms that you can see from the dining room through the large openings?

    What metal finishes are visible from the DR in the adjacent rooms - brass, chrome, etc.?

  • 2 months ago

    No -

  • 2 months ago

    Is that an island near the dining table? Any fixtures there (the island looks illuminated)?

  • 2 months ago

    Brass

  • 2 months ago

    The island is just recessed

  • 2 months ago

    Just two recessed lights where two hanging ones used to be

  • 2 months ago

    Three non-expert suggestions - you can change up the finishes to brass:

    A drum shade:

    A traditional round chandelier with or without mini shades:


    A linear fixture with brass:



  • 2 months ago

    I like the drum

  • 2 months ago

    Here’s what I was looking at

  • 2 months ago
    last modified: 2 months ago

    Of your 2 choices - I would say number 1.


    You don’t have to match the brass and I could see a vintage style in silver and crystal. If you don’t absolutely need the clock there, you could consider bringing in more art. AI went ‘dark and moody’ on this tapestry - but of course this is just one view.



  • 2 months ago

    Ty!

  • 2 months ago

    Did you look at the lumens per sq. ft.? Your room looks a little dark. Perhaps the number one choice below given the number of bulbs?

  • 2 months ago
    last modified: 2 months ago

    I really like the drum shade model that @design fan suggested, on a dimmer it gives you a lot of flexibility - i like that its a bit floaty and low key/simple in the space (I wouldnt want something too heavy looking, but its personal)

  • 2 months ago

    The clear globes on your #1 can cause glare. If you are sensitive to it, a fixture with a shade may be preferable. Whichever fixture you choose, install a dimmer as suggested by @la_la Girl.

  • 2 months ago


    MARINEC 42" - Lamps Plus, 8 light black shades



    Aloa Decor Transitional Warm Brass Lineal, Bed Bath & Beyond

  • last month

    Since you said you like the drum shade, I would develop that option rather than restart the style search. The useful constraint here is your 64-inch ceiling-to-tabletop measurement.

    I’m with ARDEN LUME, a lighting retailer. Using a 30–36-inch tabletop clearance as a planning range leaves 28–34 inches for the complete ceiling-to-bottom drop. At a 32-inch tabletop clearance, the entire installed light must fit within a 32-inch drop. Check the canopy, suspension and shade together; a listing’s shade height alone is not enough.

    For your 36-inch table width, I would start by mocking up an 18–24-inch-wide shade, then judge the proportions against the 90-inch table length. That is a starting comparison, not a strict maximum or a promise that one shade will illuminate the whole table evenly.

    Because you are already moving the light to center it on the table, finalize the table position and fixture mounting requirements before the electrical work. Also look at the proposed shade from a seated position to see whether the bulb is directly visible.

    These planning ranges are in our ARDEN LUME sizing guide. If you share the drum fixture’s dimensions and minimum installed drop, the next check can be whether it actually fits your 64 inches—not another vote based only on its product photograph.

  • PRO
    last month

    For this room, I would choose a chandelier with soft, flowing lines rather than a very angular or strictly geometric fixture. A gently curved glass form would echo the rounded backs of the chairs, relate beautifully to the round wall clock, and complement the soft lines and colors of the landscape artwork. It would feel elegant and harmonious with the overall style of the room.

    Since you have 64 inches from the tabletop to the ceiling, the proportions and hanging height will be important. I would keep the lowest point of the chandelier approximately 30–34 inches above the table and avoid anything so tall that it feels compressed against the ceiling. Moving the electrical box to the exact center of the table is definitely the right decision.

    I recently made a video about five timeless luxury pieces, and one of the featured chandeliers could work particularly well here. Its flowing glass shape has enough classic elegance to complement your furniture, while still looking light and current. It is also available in different colors. You can see it in the video, and links to all the featured pieces are in the description: https://youtu.be/PoZYuVMbVXQ