Welcome to the first in an occasional series where we share tips and tricks of the trade to help you navigate sometimes puzzling home design questions.
Today’s Question: How high should I hang my chandelier above my dining table?
This one can be tricky! Too close to the table and the light fixture will be in the way of serving or sight lines for your guests, and may make the light too focused. Too far away, and it may not provide enough illumination. Also, a poorly located chandelier can throw off the scale of an otherwise well-designed space.
One of our designers came to the rescue with the helpful illustration below. As you can see in her rendering, generally, a light fixture should leave 30-36″ clearance from the table’s surface to the bottom of the fixture. It’s also important to note that the width of the fixture should be at least 6″ narrower than the width of the table. You’ll see in the Inspiration gallery following the illustration that by adhering to these guidelines, you’ll create a dining area where everything is in proper scale and fits together nicely to form a cohesive space.
Good luck!
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