How to Choose Chandelier Size

How high should I hang my chandelier above my bed?

Chandeliers in bedrooms are the ultimate accessory for creating a luxurious relaxing atmosphere. The mood of a bedroom with a dimly lit chandelier says it is time to unwind. For low ceilings in master bedrooms that are 8’ and lower we highly recommend looking at flush mount ceiling fixtures or low profile ceiling fixtures. 9’ bedroom ceilings can accept a chandelier. If you are not walking directly under the chandelier then you can hang a chandelier 5 ½’ to 6’ above the floor. This way you will not hit your head if you sit up in bed!

How low should a chandelier hang from a 9 foot ceiling?

If we start at our rule of thumb which is 30” above the table on an 8’ ceiling and add 3” for each additional foot, then 33”

How wide should a chandelier be?

Start with the rule of thirds and divide your table by ⅓ to get the smallest size chandelier that would work. If you want to go a bit larger then take ½ the size of your table. For rectangular tables you can go slightly larger for more impact.

What size chandelier should I hang over my nightstands?

Hanging fixtures over nightstands not only clears up the valuable real estate on your nightstand but also creates a dramatic and cozy way to illuminate your bedroom. Typically chandeliers are too large to hang over a nightstand and you might want to look at decorative pendants instead. However, the general rule is the same as most tables, look at chandeliers that are ⅓ to ½ the size of your nightstand diameter. Hanging height for chandeliers or pendants over a nightstand is typically done at 24” above the nightstand.

What size chandeliers should I use when installing two chandeliers over a kitchen island or long table?

Contemporary homes will often install many chandeliers or pendants over a kitchen island and sometimes over a very long dining table. A good place to start is to work with the rule of thirds. However, in this case we want to balance out the fixtures with the negative space. We have developed two formulas for how wide a chandelier should be in this situation. Formula 1: Divide the length by 5 to calculate the three negative space values along with sizes for the chandeliers. For example: A 10’ long kitchen island or dining table divided by 5, gives you equal parts of negative space at 2’ along with 24” wide chandeliers. This is a great rule of thumb to start with. Formula 2: Divide the overall length by 2, and then divide by 2 again. For a 10’ long table you would have 5’ (60”) then divided by 2 again to equal 30” fixtures. The distance between the fixtures should equal the diameter of each piece. Conclusion: Pick fixtures that are either 24” or 30” for a 10’ wide table and make sure to keep 24” or 30” between the chandeliers once installed.

My nook is only about 14x14 maybe 15 x 15, I can't remember. The ceiling is slightly vaulted at about 9.5 feet. The chandelier I wanted to get is 29 inches wide x 29 inches tall (without the chain.) My table is 30 inches tall.

I remembered that a chandy should be around 30 inches above the table give a couple of inches or so.

Does that seem humongous? I wanted something with that width, but didn't think about the height as much. I was planning on finally ordering it this week. I can't return it as it's a close out (I've been watching it forever. At least two years, when I started stalking this site). The height of it popped into my head a few minutes ago. So, I had to jump on here to ask.

Any advice would be appreciated!

Thanks!

Kim