Chandeliers

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Frequently Asked Questions

Start with a simple calculation: Measure your room's length and width in feet, add those numbers together, and use the total in inches as a starting point for your chandelier's diameter (for example, a 10 foot by 10 foot room needs a 20-inch diameter chandelier). For dining rooms, the fixture should hang over the center of the table and stretch about half to two-thirds of the table's width. If the piece will anchor a two-story foyer, size up so it reads as a statement from every angle.
For dining rooms, hang the bottom of the chandelier 30 to 34 inches above the table. In rooms with standard 8-foot ceilings, keep the bottom at least 7 feet (84 inches) off the floor so people can walk under it comfortably. For rooms with higher ceilings, add roughly 3 inches of height for every extra foot of ceiling above 8 feet.
Luxury chandeliers can most effectively elevate dining rooms, entryways and great rooms because those are the spaces guests typically see first. Two-story foyers and staircases are built for dramatic light fixtures since the height lets the piece shine from multiple angles and perspectives. Smaller chandeliers also work beautifully in primary bedrooms, walk-in closets and larger bathrooms when you want to bring unexpected luxury to more intimate private spaces.
A bespoke combination of materials, craftsmanship and designer pedigree set a luxury chandelier apart from its standard contemporaries. Look for hand-finished metals, real crystal or natural materials like alabaster, solid brass construction and fixtures from respected lighting designers. Remember: A high-end chandelier is built to last decades and often becomes a piece your family keeps when you move.