So you've settled on a chandelier and ordered it. What happens next? To begin, keep in mind that illumination from a chandelier, regardless of the situation, should make a space, people, home furniture, and valued things seem their best. As a result, it is critical to hang the chandelier in the suitable location and at the proper height.
Keep the following things in mind
- In a dining room setting, a chandelier should be placed in the middle of the dining table and room.
- Purchase chandeliers that are not wider than the width of your table to avoid people bumping against them when standing up. A chandelier should be 12 inches narrower than a table and have at least 48 inches of distance from each of the room's walls or borders.
- With an 8-foot ceiling height, hang a chandelier 30 to 34 inches over a table. If your ceiling is higher than 8 feet, install the chandelier 3 inches higher for every foot of ceiling height.
- Keep in mind that illumination from a chandelier that shines directly down on a person might generate unattractive face shadows. Heat from lights directly overhead can also be unpleasant.
- Avoid using high-wattage lights. They will raise the temperature and generate excessive glare on the table.
- To assist you manage the light and produce a more attractive ambiance, try adding shades to chandelier candelabra lamps or a wall dimmer.
- When a chandelier lacks a focal downlight, use recessed adjustable lighting with narrow beam bulbs to accentuate the dining room table arrangement and centerpiece. Aim these bulbs at a dining table centerpiece to offer visual appeal in addition to the chandelier.
- A chandelier in an open lobby or bigger foyer setting may create a significant transition from outdoor to indoor spaces and establish the atmosphere for the whole property. Hang the chandelier high enough to illuminate stairwells or side hallways; around knee-level of the upstairs landing is a reasonable benchmark.
- Chandeliers in a foyer environment might be broader or higher than those in a dining room to fill a space comfortably without seeming too narrow. You should also provide at least 6 to 12 feet of floor clearance.
- Kitchen island and dinette table pendant lighting necessitate a somewhat different approach. Position the pendant 30′′ to 34′′ high from the table top, depending on their arrangement and quantity.
- Cover the dangling wire or chain of a chandelier with a tight sleeve of cloth to dress it up. To produce a gathered look, the fabric should be three times longer than the chain. This is a fantastic idea for holiday outfits!