If your house has a formal dining room, chances are you don’t use it ... things you’ll need to do is get rid of the low-lying chandelier or pendant light that most dining rooms feature.

The function that a dining room serves in the home has definitely shifted over the past several decades. No longer are dining spaces meant to be ultra formal and reserved solely for special occasions.

“We’ve seen a real shift in how Australians approach lighting their dining spaces,” said Lance Peters, CEO of Hatch Brands. “People want something that adds personality and elegance but also fits the ...