How to Choose the Right Size of Chandelier
Figure out the height of the ceiling in your room., Figure out how big your bedroom is., Add up the width and length you calculated, in this case 14 + 10 = 24.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Figure out the height of the ceiling in your room.
The reason for this is that higher ceilings usually require larger fixtures while lower ceilings require smaller fixtures.
A common favorite is to
2.5 to 3 inches (6.4 to
7.6 cm) for every foot of height for a room.
So if the ceiling is 8 feet (2.4 m) high, the fixture should have a height of between 20 and 24 inches. -
Step 2: Figure out how big your bedroom is.
For our purposes, let's assume the room is 14 by 10 feet. , The perfect diameter of the chandelier for a room like this would be approximately 24 inches (61.0 cm).
These are all approximate dimensions.
Take into consideration the "visual weight" of the chandelier as different styles can make a chandelier appear larger or smaller than they actually are. -
Step 3: Add up the width and length you calculated
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Step 4: in this case 14 + 10 = 24.
Detailed Guide
The reason for this is that higher ceilings usually require larger fixtures while lower ceilings require smaller fixtures.
A common favorite is to
2.5 to 3 inches (6.4 to
7.6 cm) for every foot of height for a room.
So if the ceiling is 8 feet (2.4 m) high, the fixture should have a height of between 20 and 24 inches.
For our purposes, let's assume the room is 14 by 10 feet. , The perfect diameter of the chandelier for a room like this would be approximately 24 inches (61.0 cm).
These are all approximate dimensions.
Take into consideration the "visual weight" of the chandelier as different styles can make a chandelier appear larger or smaller than they actually are.
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