Dining rooms come in all shapes and sizes. Luckily, whether you're working with a cramped corner or a simple breakfast bar, the right dining room lighting can elevate the ambiance of the space.
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From shapely glass pendants to candelabra-inspired chandeliers, small dining room light fixtures come in an assortment of surprisingly space-savvy styles. Scroll down for 10 dining room lighting ideas that will brighten up even the tiniest of spaces.
1. Hang a glass globe pendant.
See-through glass lighting can be a gamechanger in a modest dining room. An elegant pendant light composed of a simple glass globe provides ambient lighting above a dining table that won't overwhelm a small space.
Get the look: Globe Pendant, $179
2. Look for a light with organic elements.
If you're a fan of modern dining rooms, then we have the small space-friendly lighting solution for you. A petite pendant with a natural stone shade brings a touch of texture into a minimalist-style dining room.
Get the look: Alabaster Pendant, $179
3. Hang a freeform statement light.
A commanding light fixture with an open metal frame doubles as an artful display above a dining table without cramping up the space.
Get the look: Zulema 4-Light Sputnik Sphere Chandelier, $266.99
4. Employ a dome light with a metallic interior.
A simple metal dome light pendant with a gold or brass-finished interior supplies a warm and ambient glow above a small dining table or breakfast bar.
Get the look: Yolo 1-Light LED Single Dome Pendant, $529
5. Try a single-rod style light fixture.
A stylish light fixture on a single metal rod transforms a small kitchen island into a chic dining area in no time.
Get the look: Amelia 4 Light Island Light, $146.99
6. Suspend a slender candelabra-style chandelier.
If you thought there was no such thing as a small space-savvy chandelier, then it's time to think again. A candelabra-style light fixture with thin metal arms brings a dash of drama to a dining room without overpowering the space.
7. Consider a wall-mounted sconce.
Turn a small accent wall into a bonafide breakfast nook by mounting an eye-catching wall sconce.
8. Try a slender sputnik-style light.
Prefer your dining room lighting with a little more oomph? A slim sputnik chandelier makes a bold statement in any size of dining space.
Get the look: Snellville 7- Light Sputnik Sphere Chandelier, $91.99
9. Opt for an open shade.
A geometrical light fixture with an open metal shade creates a small space-friendly focal point for a dining room.
Get the look: McCook 4-Light Drum Chandelier, $249.99
10. Find a transparent chandelier.
Why settle for a single ceiling light in your dining room when you can have one with three small space-savvy bulbs? A sculptural three-light chandelier with glass shades turns any size dining area into a sophisticated scene.
Get the look: Sculptural Glass 3-Light Chandelier, $269