What is the recommended wattage for my dining room chandelier?
For an arm chandelier, where the bulbs will be visible, 25 watts per socket would be adequate dining light and not too glaring. Shades can also be used to hide the bulbs, but you should not use over 40 watt per socket or the shades may burn. If you have a chandelier where the bulb is not visible, you can use the recommended maximum wattage for the fixture. Always install a dimmer switch in order to lower the lights for dining. Other ideas to bring elegance to your room is to add another layer of light by installing low voltage lights on either side of the chandelier, use wall sconces, buffet lamps, or torchieres.
