How To Determine A Proper Height To Hang A Dining Chandelier

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Last Updated: December 14, 2021

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There is a standard height to hang a chandelier over a dining room table. This article will teach you what the proper height is to hang a chandelier over a dining room table.

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1. 1 Measure the depth of table. Most dining tables are 28 to 30" high (29 inches being most common).
2. 2 Measure the distance between the table and the light fixture. The bottom of your light fixture should be 30 to 34 inches (76.2 to 86.4 cm) above the table. Advertisement
3. 3 Hang it even higher, so no one can possibly bump into it, if it is a translucent and solid chandelier.
4. 4 Measure the distance between the chain of the chandelier and the ceiling. In a room with an 8 foot (2.4 m) ceiling, the cord/chain would be 3 feet (0.9 m) long, leaving your chandelier about 60 inches (152.4 cm) off the floor.
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• Question With a 12' ceiling, and 8' long table, how high should the bottom of a 3' chandelier be? Daverwaterloo Community Answer It doesn't matter the size of your table - you need to be concerned about the height of the fixture from the floor. In most cases, it should be 60 inches from the floor to the bottom of the fixture. 12 feet less 5 feet (60 inches) would give you a chain length of about 7 feet. As mentioned above, you can try a mock up with a piece of cardboard and a string to get the exact length you need. You don't want the fixture blocking the view of other people sitting around your table. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 2 Helpful 4
• Question How about in a nine-foot-high room? Daverwaterloo Community Answer Just add another foot to the chain hanging from the ceiling so that your chandelier is 60 inches from the floor. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 2 Helpful 3
• Question Is it okay to hang a chandelier higher so it doesn't block anyone's view? Daverwaterloo Community Answer You can hang it higher if you prefer, especially if it is made of a solid material that you can't easily see through. Ensure that it will still cast enough light onto the table. You want to be able to easily see other people sitting at the table. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 2 Helpful 3

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• If you want to be completely sure about the right height, take a piece of cardboard, cut it into an "X" shape and suspend it from the ceiling with a piece of string over your table - this will allow you to make minor adjustments. Thanks Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0
• A chandelier that is mostly made of glass will be less visually obtrusive than a chandelier with more solid metal parts. You want to be able to see your guests easily without the chandelier interfering with your view. Thanks Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0
• If you ceiling is higher than 8 feet (2.4 m), you can adjust the height accordingly based on the height of the table, plus the height of the chandelier above the table. For example, if you have a 9 foot (2.7 m) ceiling, add another foot to the chandelier cord/chain, and so on. Thanks Helpful 1 Not Helpful 0

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