Hello,
we want to buy a pendant lamp for our dining table (usually about 160cm (63 inches) long). There are some nice pendant lights available, for example, 120cm (47 inches) long.
Now, when we have guests, we want to extend the table to at least 260cm (102 inches).
We can only extend the table in one direction because there is a patio door on the other side, which would block access if extended there.
This means there would be no light above the extension. Pendant lamps usually hang quite low, so the light might not reach far enough.
How do you solve this situation? We would rather not turn on additional lights, for example in the kitchen; the light in the dining room alone should be enough.
I have also come across extendable pendant lamps, or would the best solution be to choose a ceiling light that distributes light more broadly?
Thanks in advance!
we want to buy a pendant lamp for our dining table (usually about 160cm (63 inches) long). There are some nice pendant lights available, for example, 120cm (47 inches) long.
Now, when we have guests, we want to extend the table to at least 260cm (102 inches).
We can only extend the table in one direction because there is a patio door on the other side, which would block access if extended there.
This means there would be no light above the extension. Pendant lamps usually hang quite low, so the light might not reach far enough.
How do you solve this situation? We would rather not turn on additional lights, for example in the kitchen; the light in the dining room alone should be enough.
I have also come across extendable pendant lamps, or would the best solution be to choose a ceiling light that distributes light more broadly?
Thanks in advance!
It also depends a lot on the type of lamp. If it uses standard E14/E27 bulbs, it doesn’t really matter whether it is extended or not. The light is there.
We previously had pendant lights, now we have extendable pendant lamps. Both options provide the same level of table lighting, whether for 4 or 12 people. However, the overall lighting effect in the room is quite different.
We previously had pendant lights, now we have extendable pendant lamps. Both options provide the same level of table lighting, whether for 4 or 12 people. However, the overall lighting effect in the room is quite different.
hausnrplus2528 Nov 2020 00:01Make sure to use a lamp that does not only direct light straight down. For example, we have a hanging lamp consisting of three parts made of white glass/milk glass. With the appropriate bulbs, they also provide good sideways illumination when the table is extended.
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Bertram10028 Nov 2020 08:14Otherwise, I use a portable arc lamp that is usually placed next to the reading chair.