Other Chandeliers
Available in every decorative style, chandeliers add both presence and weight to a room. They bring the glow of candle light to any setting. Shades of Light is known for unique chandeliers including milk glass, black crystal, birds, modern, palm tree, shell, fruit, Swedish, wood beads, tassels, martini glass, star, floral, wood, rooster, bamboo, pineapple chandelier, red pagoda, and more! We also have a great collection of traditional, rustic, wrought iron, French, brass, bronze, black, gold leaf, white, vintage, antique, shabby chic, antler, modern, Martha Stewart, and ceiling chandeliers.
To determine the proper size of a chandelier for a dining room, 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. Chandeliers can be smaller in scale ( mini chandeliers ) when used in a foyer, hallway, powder room and bathroom for general lighting. Use a hanging lantern when a chandelier would be too large for the space.
To properly hang a chandelier, place the chandelier about 30" above the table top (if ceiling is higher than 8’, add 3" for each foot of ceiling height over 8'). Remember to order extra chain for higher ceilings.
Most people don't realize that the wattage maximum of a chandelier is determined by the lampshades used on it! Smaller shades limit wattage. Chandelier shades reduce glare and help to direct light down where it’s needed. The mood and intensity of a chandelier is best controlled by a dimmer.