The right dining room lamp
When it comes to lighting your dining area, there are several things to consider. The dining area should be the heart of the home. It's where everything happens: laughter, tears, or sharing a glass of wine. Children might also be doing their homework there, so you should always think carefully about who you choose to eat there.
- How do I use the dining area?
- What do I want to achieve with the light fixture?
Let's now turn to the basic rules of dining area lighting: It's important to consider several things:
- Should the light be dimmable?
- Do I want to be able to control the light via Smart Home?
- Should the light be height-adjustable?
- Do I need to be careful about the weight of the light fixture when mounting it to the ceiling?
- How big should the light fixture be?
These are all questions that need to be considered when choosing the right dining table light.
Let's start now with the topic of dimmability.
Generally speaking, most pendant lights have an integrated sensor. Therefore, we recommend using a switch to turn a dining area light on or off and to dim it directly on the light fixture. This has the advantage that the light doesn't flicker, even at lower brightness levels, and the color temperature is usually adjustable. Regarding smart home systems: we're still somewhat skeptical, as most lights can be controlled directly on the fixture itself. This allows you to adjust the color temperature to your liking while seated at the table, without having to use voice commands.
Now let's turn to the topic of height adjustability:
Many pendant lights have integrated suspension cables, which are often hidden from view. Just be sure to check the ceiling height, as most pendant lights only have an adjustment range of 1 meter. Regarding the length of the light fixture: If you have a table that is 180 cm long, we recommend a length of approximately 120 cm for a straight light. It also depends on whether someone will be sitting at the end of the table. If you are unsure, please feel free to contact our team to be sure.
1. Ring light
The following circular pendant lights have become established in the market:
2. Bar light
- Runa pendant lampby Knapstein
- Linda beam lamp by Knapstein
- Nano pendant lamp by Bopp Leuchten
- Liin beam light by Anax
3. Rail pendant light
Those who find ring pendant lights too modern but bar lights too plain often opt for track lights, which are suspended from a track or bar. The advantage here is that the lights can be mounted at different heights or adjusted using an integrated height adjustment mechanism. These lights are typically used when the goal is to add more character to a room. Lights with clear or opal glass are popular. Most of these lights are height-adjustable, dimmable, and have their color temperature adjusted. The milky opal glass prevents the room from appearing dark, as can happen with other types of lights, instead bathing it in bright light. The following types of lights have become established in the market:
4. Would you like something extraordinary?
If none of the three classic styles suit your needs, you can, of course, choose something completely different. However, experience usually shows that lamps with a playful design often don't provide enough light for a dining area. They are often too large or too bright. In this case, consulting a local specialist retailer is the better option. Feel free to browse our online shop to see if we have the right lamp for you. If not, please don't hesitate to contact us. If you don't live nearby, we also offer a video consultation service.
