Choosing the right sized chandelier (or other hanging light) is crucial to achieving a balanced look, whether you're completely renovating or finding to spruce up one room. Fortunately, you can decree what size chandelier you need using a few straightforward guidelines. Then, it's on to the fun part - choosing the perfect style!
Generally when choosing a chandelier, the width is the most leading factor to decree the size needed. A chandelier's width is its diameter, from one outermost point to the other. The ideal chandelier width for your space depends on how the fixture is to be used.
Chandelier
For Use Above a Kitchen Island or Table:
Step 1: Measure the width of your table (or diameter, if it's a round table). Step 2: Subtract 12" from that number. This is the maximum diameter or width your hanging light should be. Ideally, you want the width of your chandelier to come close to this number.
For general Lighting Use (e.g., in a home's foyer):
Step 1: part the room you wish to light, from projection to corner. Step 2: Convert this whole to inches. This is the ideal width of the fixture.
Other Tips:
Your chandelier's ideal height just depends on the decorating corollary you're going for, and a bit of coarse sense. For example, if you have an informal breakfast area with low ceilings, a tall, multi-tier chandelier will probably overpower the space. If you have very high ceilings, a single tier fixture may appear too "flat." Keep in mind that a fixture with a busy, "heavy", or involved originate will literally appear larger, so if this is the case you'll want to scale your maximum width down slightly. Although they may be a good source of general light, many chandeliers and pendants are not sufficient to light an whole room. Remember to setup your lighting in "layers" (using ambient, task, and accent lighting) for the best results!
How to select the Right Size Chandelier
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