The dining table is one of the most important pieces of furniture in our home. It is not only the center of shared meals, but also a real all-rounder. People play, do crafts and even work here (since most self-employed people simply don't have their own home office). To ensure that your stay in the dining area is as pleasant as possible, optimal lighting is of the utmost importance. The first and most obvious reason: Light plays a major role in the aesthetics of a room and also influences our well-being. Below we will tell you at what height should the lamp hang above the dining table and why should the shape of the table be taken into account?
How to properly illuminate the dining area
The best choice for lighting the dining area are hanging lights. Beautiful, original, unusual: the lamp above the dining table should be a real eye-catcher. It is the “icing on the cake” that brings an open living area together and gives it character. And it's not just in the dark time of day - it's more about how the lamp above the table is perceived during the day.Getlight.deFor example, we offer a wide selection of high-quality designer lamps from well-known manufacturers that impress with their timeless and elegant designs. It is important that the material and color match your interior and complete the overall picture.
How high should a lamp hang above the dining table?
To position the lamp correctly above the dining table, take the height of the room into account. The dining table must be well lit, but the light should not be dazzling.
TheDistance between the table topand the lower edge of the lamp should generally be between 71 and 89 cm. If the ceiling is low, a height of 75 cm above the table top (or 150 cm from the floor) is ideal. If you are a happy owner of 3 meter high ceilings, you can hang the lamp a little higher: about 80 cm above the table or 160 cm from the floor.
How big should a hanging lamp be?
To ensure that the dining table is illuminated evenly, the size and shape of the lamp should be based on the shape and size of the table. As a rule, the lamp should not be larger than the width or diameter of the table.
A single pendant light looks great above a round or square table. The lamp should be 30 cm smaller than the diameter of the table. Otherwise, those sitting at the table will feel uncomfortable. For example, a chandelier with a diameter of up to 90 cm fits beautifully and proportionately to a table with a diameter of 120 cm.
If the table is large and long, several pendant lights in a group are needed. To ensure optimal lighting, they should not be more than 1 meter apart.
What if the lamp is not hanging in the middle?
The position of the hanging light above the dining table should be determined precisely in advance. A common situation: there is either no connection for a lamp or it is inconveniently placed. And then it turns out that the lamp is not hanging where you want it - ideally in the middle of the table. Unfortunately, there is very little that can be changed in this case. So if you are involved in the remodeling or renovation work of your apartment, try not only to show the builders the location intended for the connection, but also to check what actually happened afterwards. As long as they are still there, everything can be corrected.
If the connection does not come out of the ceiling in the middle above the dining table, you can use a flexible rail system. This gives you the option to change the position and direction of the lights. Unusual designs like this also offer an alternativeAIM pendant lamp, which is characterized by an extra-long cable and movable headlight-like light heads.
Good light above the table should above all be glare-free, dimmable and warm. With the right lights you can really set the scene for the room!
