How Low Should Dining Table Light Hang?

The height of a dining pendant makes a bigger difference to a room than almost any other lighting decision. This guide gives the working range of 75cm to 90cm above the tabletop, explains how to adjust it for low ceilings, tall period rooms and sloping loft conversions, and sets out how to size a fitting to a round or rectangular table so it looks proportionate. It covers spacing multiple pendants along a long table, why they must all hang at the same height, and how shade shape affects sightlines across the table. There is guidance on warm colour temperature, dimming for rooms that serve several purposes, and layering with wall lights so the perimeter does not fall dark. Specific advice is included for glass tables, extending tables and open plan kitchen dining spaces....