BlushLighting Chandelier Size Guide
At BlushLighting, we believe the perfect chandelier is more than just a light — it’s a statement. Choosing the right size ensures your chandelier enhances the space without overpowering it, creating balance, beauty, and functionality.
BlushLighting Whole Room Formula
1. Finding the Right Diameter
For the Whole Room
Simply add the room’s length and width (in feet). The sum, converted to inches, is the ideal chandelier diameter.
Example:
If your room measures 12 feet in length and 10 feet in width, the total is 22 feet.
That means a chandelier with a diameter of about 24 inches will be well-proportioned for the space.
For Dining Tables or Kitchen Islands
Choose a chandelier that is roughly half to three-quarters the width of your table or island. This keeps the proportions balanced while making a statement.
2. Determining the Right Height
A quick formula:
Take your ceiling height (in feet) and multiply by 2.5. The result is the recommended chandelier height in inches.
Example:
For a 11-foot ceiling, 11 × 2.5 = 27.5 inches tall chandelier.
3. Hanging Height Guidelines
Open Areas (Living rooms, bedrooms, foyers)"
The chandelier’s lowest point should be at least 7.5 feet above the floor.
Bedroom:
Foyer:
The general rule is to use the second floor as your reference. Position the chandelier so it hangs slightly below or level with the top of the staircase, ensuring that when you’re at the top, its highest point aligns with your eye level.
Above Dining Tables or Kitchen Islands:
Hang the chandelier so the bottom sits 30–36 inches above the surface.
4. Long Hallways
For hallways, the ideal chandelier size is based on the hallway’s width. Simply multiply the width in feet by 2.5 to determine the chandelier’s diameter in inches.
Diameter: Hallway width (ft) × 2.5 (inches)
Center the chandelier, space multiples 8–10 ft apart
Keep bottom at least 7.5 ft above the floor
5. Quick Reference Chart
| Location | Width Formula | Hanging Height |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Table / Island | Width = Table/Island × ½–¾ | 30–36 in above surface |
| Open Space | Height = Ceiling (ft) × 2.5 (in) | Bottom ≥ 7–7.5 ft from floor |
| Two-Story Foyer | Same as open space rule | Align with 2nd floor sightline |
| Hallway | Diameter = Width (ft) × 2.5 (in) | Bottom ≥ 7.5 ft; 8–10 ft apart if multiple |
| Whole Room | Length + Width (ft) → Diameter (inches) | Adjust per location |
6. BlushLighting Tips for a Perfect Fit
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Proportion is key – The right size brings balance; too big feels overwhelming, too small gets lost.
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Style affects perception – Ornate designs can appear larger, while minimalist styles may look lighter and more airy.
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Layer your lighting – Combine your chandelier with sconces, lamps, or recessed lighting for depth and warmth.
