At Shelby Design Center, your trusted local lighting store in Shelby Township, we understand the power of a perfect match. Here is our style guide to ensure your new lighting for the dining room is the crowning jewel of your space. Shop today.
Style Guide: Matching Dining Room Lighting to Your Home Decor
Style Guide: Matching Dining Room Lighting to Your Home Decor
Match the Form to Your Furniture’s Lines
- Modern/Minimalist: If your furniture has clean, straight lines (like a rectangular wood table with metal legs), opt for geometric, linear, or drum-style pendants. Materials like brushed nickel, matte black, or chrome reinforce the modern aesthetic.
- Traditional/Formal: If your table features curved legs, dark wood, or ornate detailing, choose a fixture with classical forms. Multi-tiered chandeliers with crystal, brass, or oil-rubbed bronze finishes are the perfect complement.
- Transitional/Contemporary: This style blends the old and new. Look for fixtures with simple silhouettes but rich textures, such as an open-cage lantern or a glass globe chandelier suspended by a simple metal frame.
Coordinate Finishes, Don’t Duplicate Them
To achieve a polished look, the metal finish of your dining room lighting should speak to the other metals in the room (like cabinet hardware, curtain rods, or sconces).
If your room features brushed gold hardware, select a chandelier that incorporates the same finish.
It's okay to mix metals (e.g., matte black cabinet pulls with a brass chandelier), but the tones should be complementary—for instance, warm brass and warm bronze pair better than cool chrome and warm bronze.
Consider Your Room’s Personality
Your fixture should reinforce the feeling you want the room to convey. A sprawling, ornate fixture elevates the room's formality, making it feel grand. A simple, natural wood bead chandelier immediately softens the space and suggests a relaxed, coastal, or farmhouse vibe.
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We invite you to visit the Shelby Design Center showroom—your favorite local lighting store in Shelby Township. Our vast collection of lighting for the dining room allows you to see and feel the difference in person. Let our experts help you find the fixture that doesn't just light your table, but perfectly lights up your style!