Use our calculator below to determine an ideal chandelier size based on your table dimensions and ceiling height.
Chandelier over dining room table.
You can use two chandeliers or large pendants to light the table.
The sum of those two numbers is the approximate recommended diameter of your chandelier in inches.
How to choose a style okay you officially know how to choose the right size chandelier.
Illuminate your dining room or grand entryway in a glamorous eclectic style with this distinctive 5 light candle style chandelier.
For your ceiling higher than 8 hang the chandelier a little higher.
Measure ceiling to table to determine chain length.
Adjusting for room size.
The second way is to select a chandelier that is three quarters the width of your dining table.
We do have a chandelier in the dining room but don t have one over the breakfast table because the junction box isn t centered over the table.
Mount it centrally over the table.
We have a flush mount that i m not in love with but it s very unobtrusive and unless it s pointed out no one notices that it s not centered over the table.
This article will teach you what the proper height is to hang a chandelier over a dining room table.
Measure room length and width to determine chandelier width step 2.
If you want to place two smaller chandeliers over a long table choose a diameter that s about one third of the width of the table.
The diameter for a chandelier hung over a table should be one foot less than the width of the tabletop to avoid hitting heads.
Most dining tables are 28 to 30.
Measure ceiling height to determine height step 3.
How to hang a dining room chandelier at the perfect height standard height recommendation.
There is a standard height to hang a chandelier over a dining room table.
Of course this is my kitchen table.
They tend to have a long slim look that make them perfect for use over islands and long tables.
3 steps to size a dining room chandelier step 1.
1 chandeliers above dining room tables should have a diameter of 1 2 to 2 3 the width of the table.
As a general rule the bottom of the fixture should hang between 30 and 36 from the tabletop.
Crafted from iron in a deep rust finish this elaborate design showcases curly arms leaf shaped drip trays and glittery candle style bulb bases.
Now convert this number to inches.
The generally accepted rule for hanging dining room chandeliers is that the bottom of.
Then center each of the chandeliers over one half of the table.
Some designers contend that ceiling height should not dictate the height of the chandelier.
I tend to think dining rooms need a bit more.
2 to size a chandelier as the focal point of any other space such as foyers living rooms etc measure the length and width of your room then add those figures together.
Measure the depth of table.