Sizing a Chandelier

FOR A DINING TABLE

MINIMUM

The formula is simple. Simply add up the dimensions of your room (in feet) to get the minimum diameter (in inches) for your chandelier.

As an example, a dining room that measures 12' by 14', and add the 12 and 14 together to get 26. A 26" diameter will serve as the minimum size used in your room, for best impact.

MAXIMUM SIZE

As a rule of thumb, the maximum size of a chandelier will be the width of your dining table (in inches) less 12.

This helps with proportion to the table as well as head clearance for the "lean in" when guests sit/stand from the table. You can go slightly smaller than this size frame, too.

Have a 48" wide table? Take a peak at chandeliers sized between 24-33".

Determining Height

The hang height of a chandelier over the table does have some preference to it.

As a rule of thumb, when using over a table, the bottom of the chandelier generally hangs between 30" to 36" above the table.

Some of our customers prefer chandeliers in the lower 30" range, while some have opted for hang heights at the 38" range above the table.

Sizing Large Chandeliers

Living rooms with high ceilings, even those that reach your second story, help to allow for larger chandeliers in the space.

If you'd like to have a large chandelier, but don't want it to feel 'heavy' in the space, aim for a chandelier that is open and airy (lots of space for you to see-thru the chandelier).