Dining Chandelier Size
A chandelier adds ambiance, style and of course, general lighting to a room, but selecting the right chandelier can be tricky. A small chandelier can easily get lost in a large space and fail to deliver a strong design element, while a large chandelier can overwhelm a small space.
The right chandelier is proportional to the height and width of the room. It is important to note, however, that other considerations, such as personal taste and light layering from other light sources, will also play a significant role in choosing the right chandelier for your space.
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3 Steps to Size a Dining Room Chandelier
Our step-by-step guide will help you determine the general sizing and placement of a chandelier for your dining room, kitchen, or breakfast nook based on the size of your room, living space, or your furniture. You can also use these measurements in other areas of your home, some with special considerations. See our placement guidelines for living rooms, bathrooms, foyers, and long hallways below.
- Step 1. Measure Room Length and Width to Determine Chandelier Width
- Step 2. Measure Ceiling Height to Determine Height
- Step 3. Measure Ceiling to Table to Determine Chain Length
Hi, I'm Colby with Del Mar Fans and Lighting, and today I'm going to show you how to determine the right size chandelier for your space.
Knowing the approximate width or diameter of your chandelier will help you choose one that's proportionate to your space. The first step in determining this will be to measure the width and then the length of your space. After writing the two measurements down, add them together. So that equals twenty-eight point eight feet. Now, treat the feet as inches. So twenty-eight point eight feet translates to twenty-eight point eight inches which equals the ideal diameter of a chandelier for this space give or take a few inches.
Knowing the height of a chandelier will help you choose a chandelier that's proportional to the height of your space. Measure from the installation point in the ceiling all the way to the floor. I got eight feet. So for each foot, it translates to two and a half to three inches for your chandelier height. So what we did is we multiplied eight times three to come up with an overall twenty-four inches. So twenty-four inches or less is the ideal height for a chandelier in this space.
Chandeliers are most commonly centered in a room over a table like this one. The standard is thirty to thirty-two inches above the table to the bottom of the fixture. If you're not hanging your chandelier over a table, then it's recommended to be at least seven feet from the floor to the bottom of the chandelier. Also it's suggested that you're four feet away from any of the adjacent walls. Now that we've determined the ideal width and the ideal height of the chandelier that's going to fit in this space, you can make a purchase. We're a little partial to delmarfans.com because of their great service and fast shipping.
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Step 1. Determine Chandelier Width
- Measure the length and the width of the room
- Add the two measurements
- Convert the measurement unit from feet to inches
The converted sum is the ideal width (or diameter) of your chandelier. For example, if your dining room is 10' x 18', a chandelier with a 28" diameter or width is the best fit for your space. This applies regardless of the shape of the chandelier. However, for round or rectangular fixtures, the length should be at least one-half, but not more than two-thirds the length of your table.
You can also use the square footage of your room to help estimate the size of chandelier that would be proportional. We've provided a quick reference chart below showing the appropriate width or diameter by square footage. Square footage is calculated by taking the length of the room multiplied by the width of the room. Using the example above, a 10' x 18' dining room would be 180 square feet, and a chandelier around 28" in diameter would be proportional.
Chandelier Size Guide by Room Size
| Room Size (In Sq. Feet) | Recommended Width/Diameter |
|---|---|
| Under 90 | Under 19" |
| 90-225 | 20-29" |
| 225-400 | Over 30" |
| Over 400 | Large Chandeliers |
Sizing By Table Size
To determine the width of your chandelier by the size of your table, assuming you have an open floor plan or just want to make the chandelier the centerpiece of the room, we recommend that the width or diameter of the chandelier should be one-half to two-thirds the width of the table. With ceilings over the standard eight feet, you base the size of the chandelier on the room size or living space. In this case, you would want to make sure the width of the chandelier is one foot less than the width of the table, to ensure six inches of clearance on either side of the table.
Hanging Two or More Chandeliers
To hang more than one chandelier over a table, divide the table width by the number of chandeliers plus one and use the result as the width or diameter for each chandelier. Install the chandeliers spaced the same distance apart as the width of the chandeliers. For example, if you would like to hang two chandeliers over a table that is 72 inches long (72 divided by 2+1), the width of each chandelier would be 24 inches, and they should be hung 24 inches from each end of the table.
Step 2. Determine Chandelier Height
- Measure the ceiling height, from the installation site to the floor. At this stage, ensure that the installation site is at least 4 feet away from any adjacent walls.
- For every foot, estimate 2.5" to 3" of chandelier height
- Multiply the ceiling height by the chandelier height
- Convert the measurement unit to inches
For example, if your dining room has an 8-foot ceiling, then a 24-inch chandelier is the best fit for your space. Click on the image below to print our chandelier sizing guide.
Please note: The above calculations assume you have a ceiling height proportional to the room size. Therefore, if you have a large room and a low ceiling, such as an open floor plan, or a high ceiling and a small room, such as a foyer, this may not apply. See our placement guidelines below to learn more.
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Step 3. Determine Chain Length
If your ceiling is less than eight feet high, your dining room chandelier should hang 30" to 34" from the table top to the bottom of the chandelier and be centered over the table. If your ceiling is higher than eight feet high, the recommended clearance is 36 to 40 inches.
- Measure the ceiling to the tabletop in inches = _____
- Minus the recommended installation height = 32" (8' or less ceiling) or 38" (>8' ceiling)
- Minus the chandelier height determined in Step 2 above = _____
- Chain length = _______
Chandelier Placement by Room
If you are hanging a chandelier in another room of your house, it is recommended that there is at least seven feet clearance from the floor to the bottom of the chandelier. A chandelier can be hung in any room or corner of your home, from a finished basement to a walk-in closet, with that simple rule in mind. Here are some other placement guidelines by room to consider along with the recommended installation height:
Open floor plan
Centered over the living space, such as the living room set or over the coffee table, dining room set, or kitchen island. Simply use the approximate measurement of the space with the steps above to determine the correct diameter of the fixture.
Living Room
Centered in the room or over the coffee table. The recommended clearance of seven feet applies regardless of whether there is a coffee table or not. The most important consideration in this area is whether the chandelier will be the primary light source.
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Bathroom
Centered over tub; at least eight feet of clearance from the edge of the tub to ceiling. Sizing can be determined by taking one-third the length of the tub. For safety reasons, we recommend using non-electrified chandeliers or wall sconces if placing over the tub and ceiling height does not allow for an eight-foot clearance. Centered in the room; at least 3 feet away from the tub.
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Long Hallways
Centered in the middle of the hallway, spaced eight to ten feet apart, a minimum of an eight-foot clearance from floor to bottom of the chandelier is required. For low ceilings, we recommend flush mount chandeliers. Chandelier size is determined by the width of the hallway; each foot equals 2-2.5 inches in diameter. For example, if your hallway is five-foot-wide, the chandelier diameter would be 10-12 inches.
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Standard Ceiling Foyer or Entryway
Centered over the foyer table or in the middle of the room. Sizing can be determined by the size of the room or the table. The most important concern in this area is the lighting of the space, as this is where your guest's first impressions are made. You can go as dramatic or as bright as you desire. We recommend using matching wall sconces on either side of the foyer table as accents.
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Two-Story Foyer with Staircase
Choose a two or three-tier chandelier in order to provide the best visual results. Regarding placement, it is important to acknowledge that there is no perfect answer for this as so many homes are different in this area, and there are many different tastes that will lead to different effects.
However, some general guidelines include hanging the chandelier slightly lower than or at the top of the staircase. In other words, if you were at the top of the staircase the top of the chandelier would be at eye-level. Many designers advocate for independent placement to make the fixture the focal point or placing the chandelier in relation to another architectural feature, such as tall windows or vaulted ceilings, to enhance the space as a whole.
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Once you've found the right chandelier width or length, height, and chain length, you're ready to shop for a new lighting fixture. Shop beautiful chandelier lighting and choose from a wide variety of styles and finishes to complement your home's décor. Once you've purchased your chandelier, be sure to check out our helpful chandelier installation guide and video tutorial.
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