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A chandelier is more than just a utilitarian light fixture.

“Chandeliers are the jewelry of a room,” designerGeorgia Zikasstates.

However, most designers are not opposed to bending the rules just a bit.

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“I dont have a strict requirement on chandelier sizing,” notes Mary Patton ofMary Patton Design.

“In fact, I generally prefer intentionally larger chandeliers.”

Kim Coombs ofKBCO Designadds that choosing a chandelier for a given room doesn’t simply come down to measurements.

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Laurey GlennforMel Bean Interiors

“For example, ‘Do I want this fixture to be the focal point of the room?’

The dining table you own will influence the fixture design that you wish to purchase.

And placement is key.

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Molly CulverforMary Patton Design

Of course, in smaller bedrooms, a bed may live directly in the middle of the space regardless.