For pendant lights installed above a dining table or countertop typical hanging height is approximately 24 inches to 30 inches.
Lighting over dining room table.
A vast selection of our dining room ceiling lights can be placed individually over a dining table or hung together in groups at different heights to create a statement finish.
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To find the right size light to go over a dining table add the length and width of the room in feet and turn the sum into inches.
A new classic this updated version of the traditional item creates a warm welcoming glow over any dining room table with its soft ambient lighting.
Most pendant lights come with extension rods or an adjustable chain so you can alter the hanging height as needed.
After all you probably want to see what you re eating without having to rely on.
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If the table is only 36 inches deep and one of the primary diners is 6 feet tall and will regularly lean over the table to serve and clear dishes he will likely hit his head on the light.
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2 leave about 30 36 inches between the tabletop and the bottom of the fixture.
This 3 light chandelier is ideal to hang over your dining room table in an entranceway or above a kitchen island.
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For more narrow tables consider the height of the people who most often use the dining room and the manner in which they use it when positioning the light.
For ceilings higher than 8 feet add about three inches to the hanging height per foot.
Pendants over an island.
The light fixture should be hung 30 34 inches above the dining table.
So if your ceiling is 10 feet tall your lighting fixture should be hung 36 40 inches over the table.
Lighting over a dining table whether it s a chandelier or pendant fixture is an important part of your decor.
This same rule holds true for lighting over kitchen tables.