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Lighting isn’t always the most intuitive part of decorating a room.
Butwhen you do it well, the whole atmosphere can changeit can evenboost your home’s value.
Fortunately, that’s why we have experts who can help us avoid disappointing results.
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For the average 8-foot ceiling, hang yourdining room chandelierabout 30 to 36 inches from the table.
This final height might differ depending on how high your ceiling is and the table style you’ve chosen.
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This way, you won’t have to compromise style or functionality.
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Hospod knows recessed lights aren’t always completely avoidable.
Lainas agrees, noting that a dimmer is essential.
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The first step to getting the size right is to measure and check your desired lamp location’s dimensions.
“Find one color tone and stick with it,” he says.
