Effortless Style: Dining Room and Breakfast Nook Lighting Inspiration

Updating the lighting in your home is one of the easiest ways to transform your space, and I’m excited to share the updates we made to our dining room and breakfast nook. With the holidays approaching, it felt like the perfect time to refresh these high-traffic areas with beautiful new light fixtures.

Thanks to Lowe’s, we’ve added a stunning shaded chandelier to the dining room and a sleek dome pendant to the breakfast nook. These fixtures not only brighten the spaces but also bring a fresh, coordinated look that complements our home’s style. Let me show you how these simple updates make a big impact!

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Every home needs a little bit of jewelry or bling, and when it comes to your home, lighting fixtures are like the jewelry of the room. Whether it’s a chandelier, pendant light, semi-flush mount, or sconces, lighting offers an opportunity to add style and set the tone of a space.

Our Lighting Refresh with Lowe’s

Lighting is one of the easiest ways to update a room without breaking the bank, and Lowe’s has so many beautiful light fixtures at affordable prices! Since our home’s main areas flow together, I wanted the light fixtures to coordinate and complement one another.

Today, I’m excited to share a little lighting refresh in our home! I’ve partnered with Lowe’s to update our dining room and breakfast area with two gorgeous new fixtures, just in time for the holidays. These spaces are central to holiday entertaining in our home’s open floor plan, so I was ready for a small facelift to create a fresh look.

Dining Room: Shaded Chandelier

Last year, we gave our dining room a new wall treatment with trim and fresh paint, and I wanted to continue the transformation with a new chandelier.

I was looking for classic lines to match the molding on our walls but with a fresh, clean finish to replace our older oil-rubbed bronze fixture, which I felt was too swirly and outdated.

I opted for a shaded 6-light polished gold chandelier in our dining room because I prefer the softer lighting shades provide. Bright, exposed bulbs can be harsh, and I wanted the shades to be a soft white or off-white to blend with our Benjamin Moore White Dove walls.

The fabric shades on this fixture are perfect—off-white without feeling stark or beige, and they complement the space beautifully. The brushed gold finish adds a contemporary touch while maintaining the classic look I was after.

The white metal dome paired with subtle gold accents ties in beautifully with the gold brushed finish of our dining room chandelier.

The clean lines of this dome pendant create a fresh updated look in our space.

Tips for Hanging a Chandelier or Pendant Over a Dining Table:

• For an 8 to 9-foot ceiling, the bottom of the light fixture should hang 30 to 36 inches above the table. For taller ceilings, raise the fixture by about 3 inches for every additional foot of ceiling height.
• Consider the width of your table when determining the width of your chandelier or pendant. The fixture should be about 10 inches smaller than the table’s width. Our dining table is narrow, so I slightly adjusted this rule, but the 29-inch chandelier makes an impact without overwhelming the space.
• Consider selecting a dimmable fixture and install a dimmer switch to allow for softer lighting during meals.
• Use warm white or soft white light bulbs in your fixtures rather than cool white to create a more inviting look in your room.

For more helpful tips and sources for adding ambient lighting to your room, you might find this post helpful!

I’m thrilled with how these fixtures have refreshed our home. The quality and style we’ve achieved for the price point is fantastic, and Lowe’s has an excellent selection of affordable lighting. I had a hard time choosing between several beautiful options, but these were perfect for our space.

If you’re considering updating your lighting for holiday entertaining or heading into the new year, I highly recommend checking out Lowe’s collection. Lighting is such an impactful way to refresh your home, and it’s amazing how much a new fixture can elevate a room!

Final Thoughts: Simple Updates for Big Impact

Updating the lighting in our dining room and breakfast nook has made such a difference in how these spaces feel and function, especially with the holidays around the corner. It’s amazing how much impact the right light fixtures can have! If you’re thinking about refreshing your space, I hope these ideas and tips inspire you to find the perfect fixtures for your home.

Thanks to Lowe’s for making our lighting refresh so easy and affordable—be sure to check out their great selection for your next project. Whether it’s for holiday entertaining or just creating a cozier vibe, a little lighting update can go a long way!

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