How high should light be over table?

Asked by: Larry Aldridge

between 30 and 36 inchesStandard Height Recommendation The generally accepted rule for hanging dining room chandeliers is that the bottom of the fixture should hang between 30 and 36 inches above the top of the dining table. This range assumes you have an 8-foot ceiling.

How high should a light fixture be above a table?

A general rule of thumb is to hang the fixture 3 feet (36 inches) above your table or 6 feet (72 inches) off the floor. However, all rules are made to be broken and some people consider this too low for casual entertaining.

How low should a light fixture hang over a table?

INSTALLATION. When installing your fixtures, remember the general rule is to hang a chandelier or pendant approximately 30-36 inches over a dining table with an 8 foot ceiling height. If your ceiling is higher than 8 feet, mount the chandelier an additional 3 inches higher.

How many inches should a light fixture be above a dining room table?

approximately 30 to 34 inches

A handy rule of thumb is that a chandelier should be 12 inches narrower than a table and have at least 48 inches of space from each of the room walls or edges. Hang a chandelier approximately 30 to 34 inches over a table with an 8 foot ceiling height.

How do you measure for a chandelier over a table?

You take the width of your table and subtract 12 inches. If your table is 36 inches wide the width of the perfect chandelier size would be 24 inches wide. For the length of the table you want to make sure that the chandelier’s length is at least 12 inches less than the table.

Can you put a round chandelier over a rectangle table?

A linear suspension or linear multi-pendant light fixture make sense over a rectangular table. While you wouldn’t want a linear light over a round table, you could use two round lights over a rectangular table. You can also center a round fixture over a rectangular table and place a recessed downlight on each side.

How low should a chandelier hang from a 20 foot ceiling?

The rule of thumb is to accommodate 2.5-3 inches of chandelier height for each foot of ceiling height.

How low should a chandelier hang from a 10 foot ceiling?

Choose a chandelier that is 25 inches to 30 inches tall to go with your 10 foot ceilings.

Where do you hang a chandelier over a dining room table?

The generally accepted rule for hanging dining room chandeliers is that the bottom of the fixture should hang between 30 and 36 inches above the top of the dining table. This range assumes you have an 8-foot ceiling.

Can a chandelier be too big?

A chandelier that is too large can easily overpower a room and its inhabitants; one that is too small becomes insignificant and decreases the perceived value of the entire space. By following a few interior design guidelines for choosing the correct size, you will maximize the impact of the fixture.

What size should a dining room chandelier be?

Dining Room & Kitchen island
We generally recommend that the width or diameter of the chandelier should be between 1/2 and 2/3 of the width of the dining table or kitchen island. For example, let’s say that you have a dining table with 32 inches in width and 66 inches in length.

How long should a linear chandelier be over a table?

If you are considering a linear chandelier, the length should be between 1/3 and 1/2 the length of the table.

When should you use a linear chandelier?

The simple one-line support frame system takes attention away from the support components and places them onto the actual glass crystal part of the fixture. Use these linear chandeliers for kitchens, breakfast bars, and corner dining areas. You could also choose to use them for smaller dining room layouts.