Adjusting for Table Size. The lighting industry recommends that a dining room chandelier's diameter measure 1/2 to 2/3 of the dining table's width (side to side).

With that rebel-rousing mantra in mind, read on for Studio McGee’s top three tips for using hanging dining room lights. #1 Size (sometimes) matters “A fixture that is far too small for a table will ...

Marlena also suggests a dimmer switch in a dining room for versatility. 'This will allow you to easily switch from invigorating bright light during the day to atmospheric lighting for evenings.' Best ...

Certain dining room lighting mistakes can leave a space that is supposed to foster a sense of sociability and warmth feeling cold and sterile instead — and in some cases, it can actually even ...