6 Home Lighting Design Ideas for Your Kitchen

The dining area is one of the more social areas of the home. Therefore, it is important to have good lighting to make it a comfortable place to dine in. Dining room lighting has to be considered when you decorate and design this area of your home. Lighting can greatly affect the ambience of the room, giving your family and guests a comfortable atmosphere  while consuming your tasty meals. Here are some home lighting design ideas for the dining room  to help you out.

1. Make use of natural lighting. This should be your starting point, and use every trick in the book to get as much natural light in the kitchen as possible. This means roof skylights or maybe patio doors which fold right back to flood your room with light.

2. Have various light sources. Rather than trying to light your dining area by using only one source of light, illuminate it with various sources. Having different types of lights, they can also serve as additional decor in the area. It will also avoid creating glare.

3. Have a chandelier. Your dining area could use a chandelier as a focal point like the Vitalia 9 Light Chandelier by Uttermost. Put it in the center of the room so it defines the space. Make sure that it is 12 inches less than the width of your table.

4. Get good task lighting. Good task lighting is a must, over the hob and cooker, and over food preparation areas. Plan your storage at the same time as your lighting so you are sure that you see into cupboards and drawers.

5. Try using a dimmer switch. With a dimmer switch, you can create a different ambience for various purposes.  Dim the lights for an intimate dimmer and give it a great amount of light if the kids are working on the table.

6. Use pendant lights. Hang pendants low on the table without touching the heads of those dining so the shades take center stage. Make sure to pick one that fits your dining area décor. The Arpeggio 3 Light Pendant by Kenroy Home should be perfect for classic homes.

7. Place wall sconces. Wall scones like the Countryside 1 Light Sconce by Kenroy Home will add décor and drama to your dining area. You can even dim the lights on a romantic dinner and only turn on the wall sconces for the perfect ambience.

8. Use fluorescent lights. Ensure that your dining space is well lit  with fluorescent lights. This can provide a great amount of light to those who are dining. Go for those with dimmers so the room can be flexible for all occasions.

Everyone should have a good dining room lighting as it can definitely make the room cozier and more inviting to guests. Aside from lights, also see to it that your dining room is a great place for social gathering with the right fixtures and décor items.