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.

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.

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.

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.

Hang the chandelier so the bottom sits 30–36 inches above the surface.

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