13 Dining Room Lighting Ideas To Create The Perfect Ambience

Crafted with paper string detailing that mimics that of the ever-popular rattan, this three pendant ceiling light is an essential for bohemian-inspired dining areas. Plus, it’s dimmable so you can adjust the brightness depending on how much ambience you want.

This fabulous option from Habitat sees three dimpled glass shades connected by wooden stoppers, just like corks in a bottle – how about that for something truly unique.

This punchy sputnik light would really look the part above an industrial dining table and bench set. We love the contemporary geometric shape and matt black base – what a way to make a statement (and on a budget, too).

Elegant and timeless, this glass pendant ceiling light has a lovely antique brass-finish – a must for character properties and traditional spaces. The wide, dome-shaped glass shade and adjustable height make it well-suited for installation above a dining table.

Achieve a modern rustic aesthetic in your dining room with this bar light from Dunelm. If it was us, we’d pair it with exposed filament bulbs in a warm shade for industrial ambience.

This aged pewter pendant light would make a welcoming addition to kitchen and dining areas with a country farmhouse vibe. The description does say it’s for a kitchen island, but it has an adjustable height for use above a dining table, too.

This achingly cool flowerpot pendant is available in a range of colours, from mustard yellow to deep sapphire, so you can introduce your favourite colour to your dining room. It’s one of the more expensive choices in our edit, but we think it’s worth the splurge.

With three hanging shades and a classy brass base, this dining room lighting option from Pooky is undeniably stylish. Note that the shades are sold separately.

There’s something really charming about a simple drop-down pendant light. Combining a brass oval body with a horizontal brass plate, this minimalist light from Houseof is guaranteed to make a statement above a dining table.

Pep up your dining room space with this glass ceiling lamp from Nordic Nest. This quirky number features a matt opaline glass shade and a matching textured ceiling fixture to create an effortlessly cool vibe. Note that the three sizes are sold separately.

Looking to create a chic and sophisticated dining area? This Monroe bar light is a classic choice. It’s been designed with a satin brass frame and a ribbed glass case to bring a lovely vintage feel to your space.

This ornate pendant light has a charming layered leaf design and is brass plated for an antique finish. Our favourite part? The layered style of the falling leaves allows the light to filter through for a textured effect on your walls.

We’re rounding up our edit with this bohemian tassel pendant from Graham & Green. Made from natural woven grass with a black fringing around the base, it’ll add a lovely textural touch to your dining area.