Accent Lighting Options
Once you’ve chosen the perfect dining room chandelier, you can move to selecting the right accent lighting options. The layout and configuration of your dining space will inform what type of accent lights to go with, and if you’re not sure where to begin, our team can help.
Wall sconces are often a popular choice for dining rooms, as they provide lighting for the middle and lower sections of the room, helping the space feel more intimate. You’ll need to be mindful of where you place the sconces, since you don’t want anyone accidentally running into them as they make their way to their seat at the table.
Sconces can also be placed in the corners of the dining room to illuminate those spots that might otherwise appear too dark or dim. For rooms with standard ceilings, having the sconces cast light upwards can make the space feel bigger. You can also go with sconces that shine both upwards and downwards, adding more accent light to the walls and creating the perfect atmosphere for entertaining.
If you’re going to hang any artwork in the dining room, then track lighting might be a good addition to your design. Track lights can be moved and positioned to highlight paintings or photographs, and you can show off a favorite piece of artwork whenever you have guests for dinner. You’ll want to be sure the track lights don’t detract from the ambience of the room, or that they’re too close to the chandelier.