Topic 01 - How to choose a chandelier
Topic 01 - How to choose a chandelier
Jan. 29, 2026
A charming chandelier could enhance the atmosphere of environment. Different size, style of chandelier would cause the surrounding colour inbalance. That's why we need to guide you in choosing an appropriate chandelier.
Factor ① - Size of Room
a. Open Space measurement:
The diameter or chandelier should be proportional to the size of room. So, it feels balance and appropriate. There's a standard calculation: add the room's length and width in meters, then convert this sum to centimeters for the appropriate chandelier diameter.
For instance:
a room measuring 4m by 5m. The ideal chandelier standard = (4m + 5m) * 100 = 900mm =90cm (Chandelier diameter)
b. Dining Table Application:
What if hanging above the table. The chandelier should be approximately ½ to ⅔ the table's width.
For instance:
a 90cm (Width) table. It's suitable to choose a chandelier 45 - 60cm in diameter.
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Factor ② - Ceiling Height
Ceiling height is the key to determine both the chandelier height and hanging distance. For standard room with 240cm ceiling. The clearance is 210cm from floor to chandelier bottom.
Method 01 - Dinning Room Hanging Height
The standard hanging height of chandelier is 75 - 90cm from table surface to chandelier bottom. Increasing this distance by 7-8cm for every additional 30cm of ceililng height beyond 240cm
For Two-Story Spaces: In entryways with vaulted ceilings, the chandelier should fill approximately ⅓ of the space's heightfor proper visual impact.
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Factor ③ - Selecting Right Light Source.
Now it's available in LED, Halogen or traditional bulb. LED bulb is enery - saving and offers variable light temperature (3000K, 4000K and 6000K) and more and more people prefer to
choose LED as light source. For warm light (2700k - 3000k) is suitable for relaxation moment and cool light (5000K above) is prefect for office or working moment.
Just follow these 3 steps to choose an appropriate size of chandelier for your room. To decorate your room with elegant and timeless lighting fixtures.
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