Chandeliers
About Chandeliers
Chandeliers That Make the Whole Room Look Up
A chandelier is the piece guests notice first, and it earns its place over a dining table, in an entry or at the center of a bedroom ceiling. Our range covers several moods: sparkling crystal on gold carbon steel, candle styles in brass and wrought iron, clusters of blown glass globes, sputnik branches and slim ring LED designs with remote dimming. Many come in more than one diameter or head count, so a single design can scale from a breakfast nook to a two story foyer.
Sizing and hanging a chandelier
- Diameter: Add the room's length and width in feet and read the total as inches. Over a dining table, aim for a fixture about 12 inches narrower than the table's width so nobody bumps it.
- Height over a table: Hang the bottom 30 to 36 inches above the tabletop on an 8 foot ceiling, and add about 3 inches for each extra foot of ceiling height.
- Height in open floor space: In an entry or living room, keep the bottom at least 7 feet above the floor.
- Weight and support: Larger crystal and multi arm fixtures are heavy. Confirm the ceiling box is rated for the weight and have a licensed electrician handle the install.
Styling tip: Match the chandelier's metal to one other element in the room, such as cabinet pulls or a mirror frame, instead of every fixture. One repeat looks intentional, while a full matching set can feel flat.
For step by step measuring, see our chandelier size guide, or browse clean lined options in modern chandeliers.
Common Questions About Chandeliers
Turn off the power and let the bulbs cool first. Wipe each crystal with a lint free cloth dampened with mild glass cleaner, or remove the crystals and wash them by hand, then dry them fully before rehanging.
Many are. Several LED designs include remote dimming, and bulb based fixtures dim when paired with dimmable bulbs and a compatible wall dimmer. The options and description on each product confirm the control method.
Yes, and it is an easy way to make a bedroom feel special. Choose a smaller diameter than you would for a dining room, keep at least 7 feet of clearance if you walk under it, and add a dimmer so the light can be low at night.
