Lighting is one of the crucial ingredients in home decor to achieve that aesthetic, rich look. The kinds of light and the ways you use them influence the ambience of your home significantly. Factors like colours, design, bulbs, placement, etc. come into play when you are laying out your modern dining room lighting plan.
If you are looking for chic and elegant dining room lighting ideas, keep reading.
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6 Elegant and Modern Dining Room Lighting Ideas
1. Pendant dining room lighting
Pendant room lighting entails the use of pendant light fixtures that help illuminate a specific area of the house, like the dining room. They are hung from the ceiling like a pendant and are designed to illuminate only a specific part of the room.
Pendant dining room lights elevate the ambience of the room effortlessly and help set up a relaxed mood.
iDiva recommends: Glossy Glass & Metal Pendant Light by Whispering Homes
The beautiful hanging pendant light is ideal for you if you are looking for a modern and elegant idea to illuminate your dining room. Harnessed with a sturdy and sleek metal frame and a sheeny glass shade, this light will help you achieve an aesthetic ambience without trying too hard. Bookmark now!
Price: INR 2,799
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2. Farmhouse dining room lighting
If you want to turn your dining room into a cosy and rustic den, employ the use of farmhouse dining room lighting. Farmhouse lighting is often used to dictate a country-inspired atmosphere in a particular space.
They are perfect if you want a blend of simple yet warm vibe, that is mostly found in rural settings. The specialty of farmhouse lighting is that they often feature exposed bulbs.
iDiva recommends: Beige Farmhouse Hand-Woven Chandelier by Homesake
The hand-woven beige hanging farmhouse light is perfect for cultivating a boho-chic ambience in your dining room. If you love everything rustic and eccentric, here is the perfect dining room lighting idea for you.
Price: INR 4,500
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3. Dimmable lights for dining room
If you are unsure about the amount and intensity of lights in the dining area, opt for dimmable lights. From pendants chandeliers to floating lamps, you can incorporate dimmable lighting in any fixture.
The advantage of using dimmable lights is that you can compound it with scented candles to amp up the ambience multifold, particularly when you are hosting a romantic dinner date. You can set the lights to the lowest dimming and add candles to make the atmosphere magical.
iDiva recommends: Scented Candle – The Magic Hour by Folkulture
Ideal for gifting or lighting up your own space, use this scented candle by Folkulture to enliven your home naturally and within your budget. Apart from The Magic Hour’ flavour, the home decor brand carries a variety of fragrances that can illuminate your home as well as make it smell incredible.
Price: INR 1,499
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4. Rustic chandeliers
If you are a fan of small-sized light fixtures, invest in an aesthetic, rustic chandelier that could change the face of your dining room. Ditch boring ceiling lights and opt for medium and large-sized chandeliers to add a touch of contemporary elegance to your space.
iDiva recommends: Hemp Ceiling Light / Chandelier by Tangy Oak
If you want a rustic, simple yet stylish chandelier on a budget, opt for this one. Equipped with hemp rope, exposed bulbs and sleek metal frame, the chandelier is a perfect addition to your dining room light fixtures.
You can use vintage LED bulbs to set a warm and cosy ambience effortlessly.
Price: INR 5,999
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5. Industrial dining room lighting
Industrial lighting refers to the lights and fixtures that follow the design of the raw, rugged and utilitarian elements of industrial spaces. They entail usage of exposed bulbs, rugged finishes, and crude texture.
If you want to create a visually impactful home ambience with your lights, you can use industrial dining room lighting fixtures.
iDiva recommends: Flr101 Edison Lights 8 Heads Industrial Style Chandelier by Home Canvas
Are you a fan of minimalism? Go for the Classic Edison Lights by Home Canvas. Featuring a one-of-a-kind spider frame, it has room for eight exposed bulbs.
A tasteful addition to your dining area, bookmark these lights to make your dining room stand out flawlessly.
Price: INR 8,595
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6. Vintage dining room lighting
If you want your home to boast of a unique, antique charm, go with classic, vintage dining room lights. Vintage chandeliers come with intricate metal carvings that help take your lighting decor game to the next level.
Antique chandeliers are a popular choice for lighting up dining rooms as they help preserve a luxurious touch.
iDiva recommends: Vintage Edison Antique Chandelier by Homesake
With its sweeping arms and Alabaster shades, this vintage antique chandelier by Homesake will add a refined touch to your ambience. It’s rustic finish helps in sprucing up your dining room or foyer. Use this chandelier as your primary source of lights in your dining room
Price: INR 12,000
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Let us know in the comments below about your favourite lighting ideas to illuminate your dining room.
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