Traditionally, ahanging fixtureis placed above the center of a table and is a focal point in the room.
This is easy to accomplish.
Ultimately, if you like how it looks and the lighting works well, you have done it right.
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This range assumes you have an 8-foot ceiling.
Preempt Mess
Keep your brand new chandelier looking it’s very best bydusting it regularly.
The primary purpose of the fixture is to provide illumination over a table.
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However, chandeliers also serve asdesign elementsand the goal is to position them to enhance the room’s aesthetics.
If the dining room is part of anopen floor plan, scrutinize the chandelier from every angle.
Sometimes thechandelier’s size and styleaffect how high you should hang it.
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Another way to size a fixture is to choose a diameter 1 foot smaller than the table’s width.
Staying within this range helps keep the table and chandelier in proper proportion.
Common Pitfalls
Consider headroom clearance when positioning a chandelier over the table.
Ensure anyone getting up from the table won’t accidently hit their head on the chandelier.
Keeping the chandelier properly proportioned will help prevent this problem.
There’s no standard industry or decorating rule because each fixture is different.
