{"id":357,"date":"2020-07-08T19:55:24","date_gmt":"2020-07-08T19:55:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.creativeinteriorsanddesign.com\/blog\/?p=357"},"modified":"2023-11-17T15:13:21","modified_gmt":"2023-11-17T15:13:21","slug":"how-to-size-your-chandelier","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.creativeinteriorsanddesign.com\/blog\/2020\/07\/08\/how-to-size-your-chandelier\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Size Your Chandelier"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"How-To-Size-Your-Chandelier\"
\nA chandelier is a beautiful, elegant addition to any room.\u00a0 This is particularly true in the dining room where a chandelier<\/a> can be used as focal point.\u00a0 However, chandeliers that are too large or too small for the space where they are used will make them seem disproportionate with the room.\u00a0 To prevent this, you need to understand how to size your chandelier to fit the room.\u00a0 These guidelines for various spaces will help you in your selection process.<\/p>\n

Knowing How to Size Your Chandelier in the Dining Room<\/h2>\n

One of the first tips to selecting an appropriate chandelier size is to measure the width of the table that it will be hanging over.\u00a0 A chandelier with a diameter that is one-half to two-thirds of that width will be an appropriate size.\u00a0 Another way to know how to size your chandelier is to select one that has a diameter that is one foot less that the table\u2019s width.\u00a0 This proportion will allow guests to avoid bumping their heads against the fixture.\u00a0 From a design standpoint, if this proportion is not achievable, it\u2019s better to go with a larger fixture.\u00a0 It will simply need to be hung higher so that it doesn\u2019t affect guests.\u00a0 Also, keep in mind that the edge of the fixture should be less than 48 inches from the wall.\u00a0 These tips will keep the chandelier proportional with the entire room.<\/p>\n

Using Chandeliers in Other Spaces<\/h2>\n

Chandeliers can add extra sparkle and character in other spaces of the home such as the foyer, great room and even the kitchen.\u00a0 When selecting a chandelier for these spaces, it’s important to not only consider the size of the fixture but also its visual weight.\u00a0 For instance, if you are using a heavy, elaborately styled chandelier, you can choose one that is on the smaller side because visually, it will still make an impact.\u00a0 More delicate fixtures can be larger than suggested because they visually seem lighter.<\/p>\n

Determining How to Size Your Chandelier<\/h2>\n

Interior designers have several tips to selecting a chandelier\u2019s size for a room.\u00a0 The first rule of thumb is to measure the width and length of the space in feet and add them together.\u00a0 Using that number in inches will give you the best size for a chandelier in that space.\u00a0 For instance, for a 12 ft x 12 ft, space, a chandelier with a 24 in diameter is a good size.<\/p>\n

Other rules of thumb include selecting a chandelier that is 17-20 in for spaces that are 10 ft x 10 ft.\u00a0 Rooms that are 12 ft x 12 ft can use a fixture that is 22-27 in. wide.\u00a0 At 14 ft x 14 ft, a 24-32 in fixture is appropriate.\u00a0 Larger spaces can use chandeliers that are 32 in wide or larger.<\/p>\n

Learning how to size your chandelier takes a little bit of planning.\u00a0 By looking closely at the size of the intended space and its style, you\u2019ll find the perfect chandelier to compliment your home. Visit our furniture store near Battle Ground, Washington<\/a> to shop our beautiful lighting options. We proudly serve\u00a0Beaverton<\/a>,\u00a0Battleground<\/a>,\u00a0Gresham<\/a>,\u00a0Camas<\/a>,\u00a0Ridgefield<\/a>,\u00a0Lake Oswego<\/a>,\u00a0and the other surrounding areas.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

A chandelier is a beautiful, elegant addition to any room.\u00a0 This is particularly true in the dining room where a chandelier can be used as focal point.\u00a0 However, chandeliers that are too large or too small for the space where they are used will make them seem disproportionate with the room.\u00a0 To prevent this, you…<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":223,"featured_media":358,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"yst_prominent_words":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.creativeinteriorsanddesign.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/357"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.creativeinteriorsanddesign.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.creativeinteriorsanddesign.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.creativeinteriorsanddesign.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/223"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.creativeinteriorsanddesign.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=357"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.creativeinteriorsanddesign.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/357\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":812,"href":"https:\/\/www.creativeinteriorsanddesign.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/357\/revisions\/812"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.creativeinteriorsanddesign.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/358"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.creativeinteriorsanddesign.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=357"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.creativeinteriorsanddesign.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=357"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.creativeinteriorsanddesign.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=357"},{"taxonomy":"yst_prominent_words","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.creativeinteriorsanddesign.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/yst_prominent_words?post=357"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}