How Do I Choose a Light for My Dining Room

The dining room light should be at least 12 inches smaller than the table in all directions. So, for a 4-foot wide table, look for a light that’s no more than 2 feet wide. For proportion, linear suspension lights should be anywhere from 1/3 to 2/3 of the length of the table.

What kind of light should I put in my dining room?

You want to provide general lighting as well as accent lighting. Recessed or track and monorail lighting are perfect in most dining rooms. Monorail, recessed, and track lighting allow you to feature certain architectural elements of your space as well as bring focus to your art work.

How bright should a dining room light be?

How many lumens are needed for adequate brightness in the dining room? For LEDs, 470 lumens (40 watts) or 806 lumens (60 watts) are great choices to put your food in the right light. Our advice: choose dimmable lights. While eating, the light can be slightly brighter.