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How to pick the perfect pendant light for over your dining table

A show-stopping pendant is the ultimate style statement - by Diana Moore
  • 17 Sep 2018
How to pick the perfect pendant light for over your dining table
GlobeWest

Choosing the right lighting over your dining table can make a big difference to the atmosphere you create for meals and entertaining. Here are five tips to help you choose.

You want to make an eye-catching impression but there are rules of design that come into play here. Size, colour, material and the height you hang the pendant above your dining table are all elements that need to be worked out for the best result.

Resolving all of these factors might not be as straightforward as it first seems so we asked the expert - GlobeWest Showroom Manager, Mimi Weir - for the dos and don’ts of picking the perfect pendant for your dining room.

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1. How do you work the proportions between table vs pendant?

"When selecting a pendant for your dining room, whether it’s a round or rectangular dining table getting the proportions right are key. A good tip to go by is working with a third of the table length. For example, a round dining table at 1200mm DIA would require a pendant no larger than 500mm DIA. This way the pendant isn’t dominating the space, but creating a feature to the table itself."

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2. How do you achieve va va voom with a pendant and choose a table to match it?

"I am a believer in ‘less is more’, however in a dining space where the pendant will be a central feature you can be more adventurous and have a bit more fun. To create that ‘wow factor’ you could opt for more of a textured fitting such as clay beads, woven rattan or leather strapping. Hanging a cluster of pendants at different levels can create interest too. When selecting a dining table to go back with it, I would find something more simple in design and material as this way it will complement your pendants rather than compete."

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The ‘Checker’ table + ‘Balthazar’ pendant = perfection

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3. Is it OK to mix styles?

Absolutely!! Mixing pressed metal materials such as the Taj Checker table with the Balthazar Diamond beaded pendant will create an eclectic space giving off warm texture and an inviting glam environment to entertain. 

4. How high above the table surface should you hang your pendant?

When hanging pendants above your dining table I would aim for 700-750mm above the table top. This would allow enough space for people sitting at the table to comfortably have a conversation without the light obstructing their vision as well as the right proportion for the space. If placing pendants above a kitchen bench top when its use is more for task lighting, 550-700mm would be the suggested height. 

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5. One vs two pendants – what works best?

Both! It will depend on your space and the size of your dining table. If you have a larger table and want to create balance and ground the space within your dining area I would suggest 2 pendants of the same size, style and to be placed evenly. If your dining table is on the smaller side one larger pendant or a smaller cluster or 3 pendants will create interest and a focal point within the room.

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Content expert, florist and interior decorator Diana Moore has been passionate about helping others make the perfect home ever since she moved into her own. From styling her local bar to feel like your best friend’s lounge room, to randomly restyling people’s bookshelves, Diana is a firm believer in making the best of what you have in front of you.

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