Modern Dining Room Chandeliers

Why Choose A Modern Aesthetic For Your A Dining Room Chandelier?

A modern dining room chandelier can completely update the look of your dining room. Modern fixtures of course look great with coordinating modern decor, but you can also mix a modern chandelier with a more traditional or transitional decor style. A chandelier is like a beautiful piece of jewelry for your dining room—it becomes the focal point of the space and adds a bit of sparkle and glamor. The right chandelier can even help improve the value of your home.

What Are Common Styles & Colors of Dining Room Chandeliers?

Modern chandeliers can take many shapes and forms. Some popular styles for dining rooms include chandeliers with glass globes connected by rods; rectangular and square dining room chandeliers, and modern crystal chandeliers. Dining room chandeliers come in many finishes, including matte black, antique bronze, brass, polished chrome, brushed nickel and brass. You should choose a style that best coordinates with your home’s decor and other existing light fixtures and hardware within the space.

How To Shop for Modern Chandeliers for Dining Rooms

When shopping for modern chandeliers for dining rooms, you can narrow down the many options based on a variety of characteristics. First consider what size fixture you need (more on that below), and also which modern style best suits your space. You can further narrow down based on finish, color and shape. Finally consider your budget and how the fixture will coordinate with other light fixtures in the space or in adjoining spaces.

What Else Should I Consider Before Buying Modern Dining Room Chandeliers?

You should also consider how much light output you need before buying a modern dining room chandelier. In general, dining rooms should have a welcoming feel and the lighting levels only need to be moderate. Dining room chandeliers can benefit from dimming controls, allowing you to set the mood. Consider whether you use your dining room for other uses besides hosting meals—for example doing work or completing craft projects—as you might have different lighting requirements some of the time.

Modern Dining Room Chandelier FAQs

When should I choose pendants over a chandelier?

You should opt for a single pendant fixture if you have a smaller dining room with a small, round table. You can space multiple pendants together to make a statement, particularly over a kitchen island dining area.

How do I choose the right size modern dining room chandelier?

Add the length and width of your dining room together in feet, then convert to inches. This will give you the approximate diameter for a chandelier that will feel proportional within the space.

Should I use wall sconces in addition to a dining room chandelier?

You can absolutely combine both wall sconces and a chandelier for your dining room lighting scheme. Consider how much lighting you will need and think about installing dimmers for both fixtures to achieve the right balance.

Are Dining Room Chandeliers Out of Style?

Dining room chandeliers will probably never go out of style. Just remember ‘chandelier’ doesn’t necessarily mean a formal crystal one, and there are many different styles available—some of which are very modern. 

How Big Should A Dining Room Chandelier Be?

A dining room chandelier should reflect the scale of the room. A good rule of thumb is that the fixture’s diameter should be about one-half to two-thirds the width of the table.

How High Should I Hang a Dining Room Chandelier?

You should hang your chandelier so that the lowest portion falls approximately 30-36 inches above the table’s surface. Don’t go too low to block your view or too high so that it doesn’t cast enough light on the table.

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