A beautiful dining room chandelier offers an important focal point in your dining space. A chandelier can add elegance and formality to your dining room or serve simply as a lighting fixture to even the most casual dining space.

Chandelier Criteria

The style selection of a chandelier can set the theme for your dining room. Chandeliers should always be dimming capable to create different lighting effects. You should place chandeliers about 30" to 36" above your table and choose a chandelier that fits the size of the table. There should be a minimum of 150 watts in total in the dining room chandelier you choose. Both formal and informal lighting can be used in the dining area. To have a formal look, dim the chandelier until it appears to glow. For causal dinners, you can opt for a bright cheerful light. You can dramatize important objects with hanging lights, using the same type of fixture each time.

Some of the dining room chandeliers have a traditional look with candle sockets on arms to give the chandelier a more formal look. Others hide the light bulbs in a basket of crystal to highlight the crystal. Some chandeliers combine the two looks together for a truly impressive dining room focal point. Your choice in crystal will determine the quality of your chandelier, with Strass Crystal as the best choice. Clear light bulbs,preferably krypton or halogen bulbs, will work best if you wish to get the full refraction of the light and the rainbow effect. Clean your light bulbs regularly to give your room the best lighting possible.

A chandelier in your dining room can add a touch of class to your dining space and create the perfect ambiance. As both a decorative piece and a lighting system, a chandelier functions as an appropriate and focal accessory.