Greetings and happy Monday friends! I had a wonderful weekend! You? My husband and I attended a beautiful wedding over the weekend. Not my son’s yet, but a dear friend’s. So, while I have weddings, beautiful settings and bling on my mind, naturally it reminds me of chandeliers! And believe it or not, there is a formula to determine the proper size of chandelier for a room.
So, what is the correct size of a chandelier for a room? Any room? I looked to the design professionals. Personally? The bigger the chandelier the better! I mean, what is more awesome than a huge chandelier? But I guess there are parameters. Typically the rule of thumb is the length x width of the room. That equals the diameter of your light fixture. For instance a 12’x12′ room needs a 24″ light fixture. That sounds reasonable. However I would err on the larger size if in question. Case in point? See below. (I call this room, “Death by Chandelier”) Gorgeous right?
Chandelier Inspiration
My dining room in Pennsylvania is 15′ x 13.5′ so I should have at least a 28.5″ chandelier. Mine is about 36″ wide and 38 ” tall. So, larger than needed but it was such a bargain, I had to do it! It’s one of my favorite consignment store finds ever. Therefore, the above guidelines are just that. If you find a chandelier or fixture you love and it’s a great price, you won’t regret it. Here is the chandelier in the dining room:
Oh, and I found a beautiful brass and crystal chandelier this past weekend at an estate sale. They claim it came from Paris, but I have my doubts. Still, it’s MINE now. 🙂 I wish I had a picture of it, but it’s in my treasure room until further notice. It looks similar to this one, but is a five arm with double candles on each arm so it has 10 lights. And ALL of the crystals came with it. Swoon! (Clearly I haven’t started Chandeliers Anonymous yet.)
Do you have a favorite chandelier or light fixture? Send me a picture and I’ll share it! Thanks and have a great day! Thanks for stopping by!! <3 Dell
