To light a dining room, hang a pendant or chandelier about 75–85cm above the tabletop, choose a fitting roughly half to two-thirds the table's width (or a linear pendant for long tables), and put it on a dimmer to set the mood. The dining light is the single most impactful fitting in most homes. Here's how to get it right.

Pick the right size

For a round or square table, choose a pendant or chandelier about half to two-thirds the table's width. For long rectangular tables, a linear pendant like the Domus Max-50 Linear Pendant or Pipe-60 Linear Pendant spreads light evenly along the whole surface.

Get the hanging height right

Hang the base 75–85cm above the tabletop — high enough to see across the table, low enough to light it well and create a sense of intimacy. Raise it slightly for very high ceilings.

Set the mood with dimming

Dining light should shift from bright for setting the table to soft for dinner. Choose dimmable fittings with a compatible dimmer, and warm-white globes for a cosy atmosphere. Explore the full dining room lighting range.

Frequently asked questions

How high should a dining pendant hang? About 75–85cm above the tabletop for the best light and sightlines.

What size pendant for a dining table? Roughly half to two-thirds the table's width; use a linear pendant for long tables.

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