Tips for lighting dining room?

cometothedarksidewehavecookies

Longtime lurker, first post.

I just HAD to have this chandelier for our dining room - I really do love it and it's perfect during the day (huge south facing window) but now things are REALLY dark at night!

I've never seen recessed lighting in a dining room but was thinking that might help - is that a faux pas? Sconces? Any advice based on the pic?

Thanks,
E

BlueBirdMB

I'd add some 100 watt bulb lamps on either side of your credenza.  That's what I have and I often don't feel the need to put on the chandelier at all.

BlueBirdMB

Also, your paint color is super dark.  If you think the room looks too dark, lightening the paint color can help.

masonbrown

Yeah... recessed lighting will work best for your dining room. Single light doesn't brighten up the room. However, as suggested by BlueBirdMB, it would be much better to replace the dark colors with a bright color (golden yellow or light green). Also, along with recessed lighting use a pendant lamp for mid-focus. I think these lovely pendant lamps found at Zopalo.com would give the exact look as you wanted for your dining room.

jasonsantos

You  can try out some light color for your dining room to make it bright. For more information visit Granny Flat Solutions website.

JoanE2012

I'll be honest, I'd probably return it.  Do you have a picture of it lit at night?  As I can see, it looks like the only light you get from it is literally directly below it, so it looks kinda of strange.  I would want something a bit more functional, open and bright, and even more so in a room that has dark walls.

anushka100

i recomand light color as well i like it bright 

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Poaula

The most commonly used mirror is the bathroom mirror, but don't let the functionality of it overpower the possibilities of mirrors. Have fun playing with shapes, instead of a rectangular go with a circle, oblong or, something on the ornate side to add interest. Living rooms, entryways and even dining rooms give you lots of possibilities. One spectacular thing is the size of mirror that these rooms can handle, having a large mirror brightens the room and expands the space dramatically! You can never have too many interior design ideas, the design of the elements in your home just needs to be thought out and the sky is the limit! If you can't do it on your own you can always outsource it to the professionals.

Barryy

cometothedarksidewehavecookies said:

Longtime lurker, first post.

I just HAD to have this chandelier for our dining room - I really do love it and it's perfect during the day (huge south facing window) but now things are REALLY dark at night!

I've never seen recessed lighting in a dining room but was thinking that might help - is that a faux pas? Sconces? Any advice based on the pic?

Thanks,
E

Lightening the wall color can solve a bit of your problem.

You must accessorize your room walls with some kind of artifacts. By looking at the picture, I would suggest you to put a decent sized framed mirror with gold texture or any other color of choice. If that's not possible then you must hang your family pictures or photographs right above the side table.

If you want to keep your chandelier then do change it some other classy kind of chandelier which brighten up your room. 

Here are some links from where you can get home renovating ideas:

http://freshome.com/2013/11/23/10-easy-tips-brightening-darkest-rooms-interiors/

http://www.angieslist.com/articles/5-tips-brighten-dark-room.htm

However, if you wish to get your photographs framed then below are few links for your help:

http://viptalisman.com/frames/frames-for-lovers/

http://www.ikea.com/

http://www.arttoframe.com/search/single-photo-double-mat

http://www.frameusa.com/

Hope you will be able to renovate your dining room according to your choice. 

All the best.

MaryAguila

Yeah, I think the paint is making it much darker.