When designing an inviting, well-proportioned dining space, it starts with smart lighting. The lighting fixtures impact the atmosphere, make conversations easier and enhance the quality of materials and furniture used in the space. At FAINA, we focus on lighting that combines sculptural presence and soft natural light to help you create a dining space that feels warm and comfortable while offering visual harmony. Check out our selection of pendant lights, wall sconces, floor lamps, and table lamps – each one handmade in natural material textures that enhance today's contemporary dining experience.
Types of Dining Room Lighting
A well-designed dining room relies on layered lighting to create comfort, clarity, and atmosphere. Understanding how these layers work together makes it easier to choose the right combination for your space.
Ceiling Lamps
A pendant or ceiling fixture is the primary light source in most dining rooms. It anchors the table, defines the overall glow, and sets the tone for gatherings. FAINA’s SONIAH Pendant brings a softer, organic presence inspired by the sunflower, creating a warm atmosphere that complements surfaces. For a more directional look, the SLUHACH Pendant introduces clean, elongated geometry that feels architectural while using a textile material.
Floor Lamps
In open-design or flexible dining spaces, floor lamps bring important verticality and can provide atmospheric light. A FAINA floor lamp's location next to a console table or lounge chair pulls an inviting warm light to both corners of the room.
Wall Sconces
Wall sconces provide light at eye level and help balance the illumination in rooms where overhead fixtures alone may feel too harsh. Sculptural sconces work well in narrow dining rooms, mixed dining–living spaces, or areas where surface space is limited. Their soft lighting enhances artwork, shelving, or sideboards without overwhelming the room.
How to Choose the Right Dining Room Lighting
When it comes to selecting dining room lighting, everything begins with scale. If you want a pendant to feel well-proportioned to the table, choose one that is large enough to anchor the space clearly, yet not so dominant that it overwhelms it. Height also matters: the ideal placement is typically 70–90 cm above the tabletop — close enough to create intimacy during meals, yet high enough to maintain clear sightlines across the table.
Material plays an equally important role. Linen diffusers, textured clay composites, and matte finishes offer soft, ambient illumination, while more sculptural forms introduce organic silhouettes that echo the qualities of FAINA’s tables and chairs. Layering these sources is essential: a statement pendant should be complemented by subtle wall or table lighting, allowing the dining room to transition seamlessly from lively gatherings to quiet everyday use.
FAQs
Can I mix different lighting styles?
Yes — as long as materials and tones stay cohesive. Sculptural forms from the GRUN’, SONIAH, or SLUHACH collections pair naturally.
Do I need dimmers?
Highly recommended. Dimming allows the dining room to shift from functional to atmospheric seamlessly.
What if my dining room is part of an open-plan space?
Use lighting to zone the area: a distinct pendant over the table creates a visual anchor, supported by floor or wall lamps around the perimeter.
What size pendant should I choose for my table?
A common guideline is choosing a pendant that is roughly one-half to two-thirds the width of your dining table.