SourceAs much as a chandelier adds elegance and sparkle to the room, it defeats its purpose if you do not get the right size. If the chandelier is too large, it might look intimidating and overshadow the home’s interior design. Yet, if it is too small, it might be overlooked.
The size of the chandelier depends on the room’s size, ceiling height, and the room’s design and amenities.
Determining the Chandelier’s Width
- Measure the room’s dimensions (length and width)
- Add the two figures together
- Convert the added figure from feet to inches.
The diameter or width of the chandelier should be equal to the added measurement (in inches).
So, if the room is about 10 inches by 10 inches, the width of the chandelier should be around 20 inches.
Determining the Chandelier’s height
To determine the distance between the floor and the chandelier, do the following.
- Measure the distance between the floor and the ceiling.
- Multiply the figure by 2.5
- Convert the result to inches
The chandelier’s height should be the result’s figure in inches.
This is peculiar to the pendant style chandelier, as it might not work for the ceiling style chandelier.
Determining the distance between the chandelier and the floor
If the chandelier will be directly above an open floor, then the distance between the chandelier’s bottom and the base should not be less than 75 feet.
And if the designer lighting is to be placed above a kitchen slab or dining table, it should be at least 30 inches away from the table or kitchen top.
Effects of Table shape on Chandelier’s size and shape
If you are placing the chandelier above a tabletop, it can influence the width of the chandelier.
For a rectangular or round table, the width of the chandelier should be between one-half and two-thirds of the table.
If you are placing above a long and narrow rectangular table, the table’s width can determine the width of the chandelier, but the chandelier’s width should be at least 12 inches less than the table’s width. And if the table is longer than 60 inches, get a similarly shaped chandelier.
The shape of the chandelier should complement the furniture’s shape. So if you are placing your chandelier above a round kitchen table, consider getting a round or square chandelier.
Other Factors Affecting Chandelier’s Size
- If you are placing your chandelier along the stairwell, the height of the chandelier should be calculated according to the wall’s size from the top of the stairs.
- If you hang the chandelier over a long table, hang more than one light fixture. And the multiple light fixtures should be more than 26 to 28 inches apart.
- A light fixture should be at least 6 inches from the table’s edge.
- The chandelier should be in the centre of the room or table.
- The brightness of the chandelier should be determined relative to the room’s size.
Perfect Size for a Chandelier
The chandelier’s shape and size depend on the room metrics and the furniture’s features; the experts who install the chandelier can decide on any other specification. A chandelier is a beautiful addition to the room, but only if you get the right shape, size, and brightness.
