Exclusive LightingWhere: Available in every decorative style, chandeliers add both presence and weight to a room. Whether hung above a dining room or kitchen table, or used as general lighting in foyers, powder rooms, bedrooms, etc., they bring the glow of candlelight to any setting. We offer many ways to customize your chandelier…decorative painting and coordinating shades to name a few.
Size: The size of the chandelier depends on both the size of the room and the size of the table. To determine the size of a chandelier for a dining room based on the room size, add the length and width of the room in feet and substitute inches for feet, giving you the width of an appropriately-sized chandelier for the room. (A 10′x13′ dining room, for example, would take approximately a 23″ wide fixture.) For determining the size of a chandelier based on your table size, the chandelier should be at least 12″ smaller in width than the width of the dining table. The perfect chandelier will be a happy medium between these two measurements. Hanging fixtures can be smaller in scale when used in hallways and other rooms for general lighting.
Placement: Below a diagram for placement of chandeliers. In dining rooms with 8′ ceilings, hang chandeliers about 30″ above the table. (Add 3″ for each foot of ceiling height over 8′.) Remember to order extra chain for higher ceilings.
- Ceiling Height ____ in feet x 12 = _______ inches
- Table Height (normally 30 in.) = _______ inches
- Height from table top to bottom of chandelier:
Ceiling height in feet less 8 = ___ x 3 = ____ inches plus 30 = _______ - Height of chandelier body:
Bottom of chandelier to chain loop at top = _____ inches - Chain length (incl. ceiling cap & loop) = A-B-C-D=E…………….._______
Wattage: Most people don’t realize that the wattage maximum of a chandelier is determined by the lampshades used on it! Smaller shades limit maximum wattage. The mood and intensity of a chandelier is best controlled by a dimmer.
Shades: Shades add 2″ to 4″ to the total width of the chandelier. Chandelier shades reduce glare and help to direct light down where needed.
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I have a 12 light chandelier in my dining room – I feel like it needs a little lift as it is an inherited crystal one (I can’t replace it!!!) Can I put mini shades on a 12 light chandelier? In the site I see only up to 8 light ones with shades – probably too much, huh? Just trying to modernise it a bit!
Thanks,
Camilla
Dear Camilla,
You can use shades on a 12-light chandelier! I would recommend straight ones (as opposed to flared) and dressy fabric such as LS9638 or LS9513W. Or you can use clear beaded bulb covers like AC0102A or decorative bulbs such as BU05008, BU08000, or BU0205. Another idea to add chic to an antique crystal chandelier is to use black silk (like LS9507) or black lacquer (like LS07002) shades, remove some of the crystals for a sleeker look, or add colored crystals (available through our retail store at 804-288-6515). Don’t forget ceiling medallions and silk chain covers (MC0304)! Let us know how it turns out!
Ashton Harrison
How would black lacquer shades such as (LS07002), mentioned above, look on an antique brass six-arm chandelier that has yellowish/ivory/orange alabaster cups (?) around each bulb?
What type of bulb do you recommend to use in each receptacle?
Thanks so much.
How would black lacquer shades such as (LS07002), mentioned above, look on an antique brass six-arm chandelier that has yellowish/ivory/orange alabaster cups (?) around each bulb?
Are the cups bobeches? (see chandelier Tips & Techniques) around the bulb or underneath the bulb? If they go around the bulb, we would need to make sure the shades were large enough to clear the cups. The shades would probably hide the cups but would give your chandelier a completely new look. Perhaps hang some black crystals from the arms as well? And add some of our new decorative candle covers (AC09001-AC09009)?
What type of bulb do you recommend to use in each receptacle?
Are the sockets candle or medium base? If candle, you will need to use a “torpedo shaped” bulb (BU9502) to hold the shades. Always make sure you use the wattage recommended by the SHADES (not the chandelier) in your chandelier.
-Ashton Harrison
I am looking for a hanging light (lantern, pendant) for my foyer. The space is 84″ X 74″ and the ceiling is about 15 feet tall. One side is the front door and one side open onto an entry hallway (ceiling drops to 10 feet here). On the thirs side there is an 8 foot window that starts about one foot down from the ceiling and I would like to center the light in the window.
What size lantern/pendant should I be looking for and how low should I hang it? Thank you!!!
So sorry it took me so long to respond but I wanted to photograph and put on the web a special lantern for you to consider (see the Antique Reproduction Brass Lantern below). I would love to hear more about your decor since I don’t know whether your style is modern, traditional, etc. But let me offer some ideas. Since your ceiling is more than double in height than the dimensions of the room, you will need a lighting fixture with more height than width. Although I do like to “see” lights in palladium windows from outside looking in, you also need to make sure to bring the light down to the area where you need it. In your case, I would suggest the BOTTOM of the fixture to be 12″ above the bottom of the upper window. Since this is a foyer and you only need one watt per square foot, 60-120 watts will work (make sure to put in a dimmer). For a traditional look, I suggest theAntique Reproduction Brass Lantern (currently at a special price) since it is tall, beautiful and has an antique quality. Or our Pear Shape Gold Leaf and Crystal Chandelier in gold leaf and crystal! For an artsy look, I suggest three different art glass pendants (such as our Eclectic Art Glass Pendant) hung at different heights using our Triangle Cluster Pendant Adapter hardware). For a modern look, what about our Glam Shade Chandelier, our Circlet Chandelier or our Trapeze Chandelier. For a dressy look, what about the Golden Beijing Lantern or our Miniature Acanthus Crystal Chandelier in gold. For a whimsical look, try our Spun Glass Balls Chandelier. For a rustic feel, try the Acanthus Bell Jar Lantern. Hope this helps you with inspiration!
Hope to hear from you soon.
Ashton
I have an 8 light pewter chandelier. While I can certainly invest in a new fixture, I would love to first try to the fixture it a modern look by encasing it in a drum shade. How do I best measure for this?
Layering lampshades over chandeliers is an excellent way to “update” your chandelier! Measure the diameter from outside of the bulbs, then add the measurement above x2 for the wattage you desire and that will be the diameter of the shade you need. Let us know if you need one larger than we carry.
Thanks
Ashton
Having trouble finding a replacement shade for the following application:
Country Club candle stick lamp shade without clips that will rest on 3″ in diameter fuel cells. Current measurements are 3″ diameter on top by 4.5 H by 6 1/4 diameter on bottom. Shades are made of poly but I could use silk.
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