Chandeliers can add a bit of elegance to a space or make a statement in a room.
Mini chandeliers for 8 foot ceilings.
For example if your ceilings are 8 high your chandelier should be 24 tall 8 x 3 24.
Rules for hanging a chandelier.
Landings and entryways usually have high ceilings that are perfect for tall chandeliers.
For every foot estimate 2 5 to 3 of chandelier height multiply the ceiling height by the chandelier height convert the measurement unit to inches for example if your dining room has an 8 foot ceiling then a 24 inch chandelier is the best fit for your space.
The more sockets the chandelier has the more light it produces making it a perfect.
Remember that the higher a design hangs the smaller it looks so go with.
Hang chandeliers at least 7 feet above the ground in living rooms and entryways with standard 8 foot ceilings and hang them around 8 feet high with taller ceilings.
When hanging a chandelier with a chain trim the chain to the hang height required.
Regarding chandelier height we recommend 3 for every foot of space between the floor and ceiling.
Mini chandeliers installing a classic chandelier can bring beauty and elegance to your living space but a large fixture may overwhelm a small room.
Over the bed in a bedroom lined up with a mantel or.
Above the bathtub keep 8 feet between the top of the tub and the bottom of the fixture.
If you will be walking under it a flush mount is likely your best bet.
Hang these so there is a minimum 8 foot clearance.
Try to center the chandelier with the focal point of the room.
First let s look at close to the ceiling fixtures.
For those areas where a standard fixture just won t fit you can still make a statement with a small chandelier.
If you have an 8 foot ceiling consider a low profile flushmount to achieve the clearance and general lighting requirements for the room.
Ellisia crystal chandelier rustic flush mount chandelier.
Our selection of low ceiling lighting covers styles including traditional rustic modern and many more.
Click on the image below to print our chandelier sizing guide.
You can find this number by multiplying the height of your ceiling in feet by three.
If the chandelier hangs from a 2 story ceiling don t let it hang lower than the height of the first floor.
Quoizel 13 chandelier.
Do the same with pendants that hang from a cord.
In an open foyer or hallway hang chandeliers or pendants with the bottom at least 6 higher than the door.