How to illuminate the dining table by following the architect’s advice

Lighting, particularly in rooms such as the dining room, is a fundamentally important element in providing cosiness and warmth. Choosing light points and planning the brightness of the room for good, therefore, is anything but a superficial and unhelpful activity. One of the strategic points where a lighting point must necessarily be positioned is right above the dining table. Here are some tips, ideas and architect’s suggestions for lighting the dining table.

For lighting the dining table in the living area, there are endless design and style solutions. Here are some tips and tricks from the architect to find the ideal brightness for your home.

Dining table lighting: direct or indirect light?

When you want to design the lighting for a room in your home, you should first understand which type of light to opt for. Generally, you can choose between two main types: direct light or indirect light, the latter better known as soft light. The first is the classic light that uses a central chandelier to illuminate, thus creating areas of shadow. The second, on the other hand, generates light from several points in the house, creating no shadow zones and illuminating evenly. In both cases, these are pleasant and absolutely efficient solutions. For a modern environment, a good idea would be to opt for indirect light. With this, in addition to being able to experiment with infinite combinations, a pleasant and soft lighting will be created, capable of bringing out the lines and essentiality of the furnishings. Alternatively, for a more classic solution, direct light will certainly not disappoint.

Lighting in the dining room: hints and tips

Specifically with regard to the lighting of the dining table, this is one of the strategic points that need good lighting. Whether with a central chandelier and direct light or with wall sconces and indirect light, this area of the room must be perfectly lit. It is, in fact, what can be considered the main area of the entire room. Good brightness not only allows diners to enjoy and converse with ease and without burdening the view, but is also an excellent ally in design. The latter, in fact, will blend in with the entire room decor, enhancing it and giving an extra touch of elegance.

Direct light and the central chandelier: ideal shape and position

If you decide to opt for direct light, the best solution is to place a central chandelier above the dining table. In this case, however, attention should be paid to the choice of shape. A good idea would be to adapt the shape of the chandelier to the shape of the table. Consequently, if you are dealing with a round table then the chandelier will be round, vice versa if the table is rectangular. If you do not prefer a single central chandelier, you could opt for several pendant lamps, which are ideal to give dynamism to the room. Another solution, finally, to be adopted if the table is extremely long, is to insert spotlights in order to illuminate the entire area uniformly.

Bon Ton Bonaldo chandelier

Among the various proposals in the Arredare Moderno catalogue, the Bon Ton Bonaldo chandelier is a lamp with a suspended light and a structure with a particular design. The latter, in fact, has a central axis composed of metal blades in which irregularly arranged transparent glass spheres rotate. It is, in short, a design element rich in class and, above all, ideal for adding personality to its surroundings.

How to create soft light? The architect’s tips for finding the perfect lighting points

When furnishing the living area and deciding to opt for indirect lighting, it is good to know that there are different ways to create a soft and welcoming luminosity. Specifically, among the most popular and successful solutions are wall lamps or, alternatively, ceiling lights, preferably recessed. This type of brightness is ideal for recreating a natural and delicate ambience, capable of unifying the entire decor in a unicum of design and style.

Tua KDLN Kundalini wall lamp

To recreate soft light in living spaces, especially such as the dining room, a good idea might be to place wall lamps scattered in different parts of the room. Arredare Moderno presents the Tua KDLN kundalini wall lamp. This is a wall lamp with a metal frame and a glass diffuser. With a modern and essential design, it is an ideal solution for adding brightness and warmth to living spaces. Finally, it is equipped with LED light, which is energy efficient.