2006-10-30 02:38:49 · 11 answers · asked by bobinlangley 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
The light should be installed 30 inches from the top of the table or 5 feet from the floor.
2006-11-01 10:05:51 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I looked this up recently for my own use - 32-34" - here's the info for the size of the chandelier also:
Chandelier Size
You want the size of your chandelier to complement the room that it is in. Finding the right size chandelier for your room does not have to be a difficult task. There is a simple formula that can help you. Just to give you a general idea of where to start with size, add the width and length of your room measured in feet. The sum equals the desired diameter of your chandelier measured in inches. For example, if your room is 14 feet x 16 feet, your chandelier diameter should be 30 inches. Remember, this is just a general starting point. Depending on how much your room is furnished, you may want to go larger or smaller. Also keep in mind that a chandelier will look smaller as you hang it higher. Therefore, if you have high ceilings or a two-story foyer, you might want to add a couple inches to the original size. At the same time, if you have low ceilings, you will want a smaller size so that people can walk underneath the chandelier. Generally, you will want at least 6-1/2 feet between your chandelier and the floor for someone to walk underneath it.
Many times, people choose the size of a chandelier based on a table that it will be hanging over. One recommendation is to allow 32 to 34 inches between the chandelier and the tabletop.
2006-10-30 02:42:44 · answer #2 · answered by Caroline H 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think that it all depends on the look that you are going for in your dining room....if you are going for a more open, bright, fresh look then I would keep it closer to the ceiling.....it you want a more romantic, intimate and darker look....I would place it closer to the table.....also the type of light fixture that you have would help determine what the height should be....
Hope that I helped some!!
2006-10-30 02:50:27 · answer #3 · answered by hurley_gurl_10 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No more than three feet is typical. If you have really high ceilings you may want it higher so it doesn't look out of place dangling over the table
2006-10-30 02:49:14 · answer #4 · answered by Lauren 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
30-36" from the table top
2006-10-30 02:41:03 · answer #5 · answered by Sassy OLD Broad 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
about 3 foots as you don't want to hit it when you doing the wild thing on the table
2006-11-01 13:38:21 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My husband says 3 feet.
2006-10-30 02:40:39 · answer #7 · answered by Cas813 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
higher than your tallest friend's head when he sits down at your table
2006-11-02 18:10:46 · answer #8 · answered by Dino 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've always heard 32 inches.
2006-10-30 02:46:08 · answer #9 · answered by sheeny 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Directly on top of your food. I.e place flat on a turkey.
2006-10-30 02:42:21 · answer #10 · answered by James Lee 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋