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How to Pick the Perfect Chandelier Size Guide

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See this helpful How to Pick the Perfect Chandelier Size Guide with Printable!

So you want to buy a gorgeous chandelier or a pretty pendant light to hang over a table in your dining room or kitchen?

The question is: What size of chandelier should you buy to fit your dining table?

As an interior designer there are many design rules of thumb that I work with, this is one of them.

Today, I’m going to share with you the trick on picking the perfect chandelier size for your table! 

How to pick the Perfect Chandelier Size for your Table - with FREE Printable Size Chart www.settingforfour.com

Chandelier Size Guide:

Chandeliers vary widely in size, shape and weight and tables vary widely in size too.  So how do you choose the right size for your table?

These are the things you want to keep in mind: It must be big enough to provide light to everyone sitting at the table but not too big that you’ll bump into it when you are sitting down or getting up.

The Formula

A chandelier should be 12 inches smaller than the table width (or diameter if it’s a round table).

Table width – 12 inches = Chandelier size

Example: if your dining table is 42 inches wide, your chandelier should be 30 inches in diameter (42 – 12 = 30).

Here’s the handy chandeleir size guide that you can print out to keep in your purse or wallet to use the next time you are shopping for a chandelier!

Chandelier Size Calculation and Chart:

My Table Width (inches)

Subtract 12 inches

My Chandelier Size (inches)

 – 12=

House Beautiful

This is an example of a chandelier perfectly sized to provide light to everyone at the table and it’s not so large that it won’t be bumped: 

Traditional Dining Room by Vancouver Architects & Designers Kerrisdale Design Inc 

 Buying the correct size chandelier doesn’t need to be frustrating or intimidating!! Use this chandelier size guide to make it easy!

How to Pick the Perfect Chandelier Size with Printable Size Guide from Setting for Four

I hope you enjoyed using this chandelier size guide!

Let me know what other design guides you’d love to see in the comments below!

 

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heatherHeather Luckhurst is an Interior Designer and owner of the Interior Design and Lifestyle website SettingforFour.com. Heather is a Brand ambassador and offers online EDesign services and is also a proud military wife! At Setting For Four, you'll find helpful design and decor tips, home remodeling projects, creative entertaining ideas and delicious recipes. Heather is obsessed with Instagram and elegant, timeless interiors.

 

 

Comments

  1. keri @ shaken together says

    September 6, 2013 at 11:29 am

    SO smart – I had no idea! Pinning!

    Reply
    • Heather SettingforFour says

      September 6, 2013 at 1:23 pm

      Thanks Keri!! It’s so great to have a guide when making these sorts of decor decisions – it’s so helpful for my design clients too!!!

      Reply
  2. Debbie Borthwick says

    September 6, 2013 at 12:42 pm

    Great tip, Heather. I’m going to measure my table now.
    Debbie 🙂

    Reply
    • Heather SettingforFour says

      September 6, 2013 at 1:22 pm

      Oh great Debbie!! I’m so glad you like this guide and glad you are finding it helpful!

      Reply
  3. Abby Lawson says

    September 6, 2013 at 2:13 pm

    So helpful to know! Thank you so much for the tip, Miss Heather!

    ~Abby =)

    Reply
  4. Jacque @ theDIYvillage says

    September 6, 2013 at 2:57 pm

    Very cool, thanks for the great tip!

    Reply
  5. Jenny Piirto says

    September 6, 2013 at 6:17 pm

    So many beautiful chandeliers here! Good tip!

    Reply
  6. ANNE says

    September 9, 2013 at 1:19 pm

    Great tips! Now if I could only find one I actually liked!!

    Reply
    • Heather SettingforFour says

      September 9, 2013 at 1:33 pm

      LOL – it can be hard Anne!!!

      Reply
  7. Shannon says

    September 9, 2013 at 2:02 pm

    Great post, Heather! Sharing on Facebook this afternoon! xo, Shannon

    Reply
  8. Cynthia Weber says

    September 9, 2013 at 2:28 pm

    Great tips… Pinning!

    Reply
  9. Tanya Payzant says

    September 9, 2013 at 2:38 pm

    I just dropped the laptop and ran for the measuring tape…table 42″…chandelier 30″. What a stroke of luck!!! LOL!! Thanks Heather, just shared this on our TakeSix.ca FB page!

    Reply
    • Heather SettingforFour says

      September 11, 2013 at 1:36 am

      Fabulous Tanya!! You are so funny! Glad to hear your chandy is the perfet size for your table!

      Reply
  10. Inspire Me Heather says

    September 10, 2013 at 12:58 pm

    Thanks for the handy tip and for the sizing chart!

    Reply
  11. Daniela Duriavig says

    September 14, 2013 at 6:59 am

    Thanks for the info – just what I needed!

    Reply
    • Heather SettingforFour says

      September 16, 2013 at 2:02 am

      Great – thanks Daniela!

      Reply
  12. May says

    November 22, 2015 at 11:25 pm

    Do you have a guideline for a rectangular shaped light fixture to a rectangular shaped table? Thanks.

    Reply
    • heather says

      November 25, 2015 at 7:27 pm

      Hi May – I’d say a light fixture length that is 2/3 the length of your table would work!

      Reply
  13. Lara says

    November 24, 2015 at 12:17 pm

    I’ve been looking for chandeliers for my 46″ table and haven’t found anything I really like. Love the Kenzie Mercury Chandelier from Pottery Barn but it’s only 16″ diameter. They show it over a table and looks great. Do you think it’s too small?
    http://rk.pbimgs.com/pbimgs/rk/images/dp/wcm/201542/0070/kenzie-mercury-chandelier-c.jpg

    Reply
  14. Lara says

    November 24, 2015 at 1:03 pm

    I’ve been looking for chandeliers for my 46″ table and haven’t found anything I really like. Love the Kenzie Mercury Chandelier from Pottery Barn but it’s only 16″ diameter. They show it over a table and looks great. Do you think it’s too small?

    Reply
    • heather says

      November 25, 2015 at 7:33 pm

      It might work Lara because it’s 43″ tall – so it’s height might balance out your table size! What I’d do is ‘trial’ it in your home by cutting a sheet of newspaper 16″ diameter and placing it on your table so you can get a feel of how big it is relative to your table. I’d also call PB customer service and ask them if they think it will work with your table size. Good luck – it’s beautiful!

      Reply
  15. Jayne says

    March 22, 2016 at 9:51 pm

    Great tip! Thanks for sharing! I’m changing lights out in my house and will be keeping this in mind.

    Reply
    • heather says

      March 28, 2016 at 11:59 pm

      Awesome!! So glad you found my post and size guide then Jayne! Have fun with your new lighting! 🙂 xo Heather

      Reply
  16. ams says

    April 11, 2016 at 5:24 pm

    Where is this chandelier from?

    Traditional Dining Room by Vancouver Architects & Designers Kerrisdale Design Inc

    Thank you!

    Reply
    • heather says

      April 19, 2016 at 8:52 am

      Hi ams – I don’t know where it’s from! Have a great day!

      Reply
  17. Nikki says

    September 19, 2016 at 1:24 pm

    I’m soooo confused… Haha I thought you measured the dimensions of your room …example, like if your room is 15 x 11= 26 inch chandeliere…now, measuring my table I need a 40 inch chandeliere…lol this is going to cost me a fortune on chandeleirs hehe… Thanks for the tip.

    Reply
  18. Jeannie says

    November 23, 2016 at 1:10 pm

    Terrific Tips!! Thank you. So if I have a rectangular dining room table 71x39Wx30H, would a rectangular chandelier of H31” X W 39” Depth10” be ok?

    Reply
  19. Kay says

    August 19, 2017 at 4:07 pm

    My table is counter height 36″, 30″ w and 48″ long. A 15″ pendant light seems like it would overwhelm the table. Thoughts?

    Reply
  20. Chetna Patel says

    November 4, 2018 at 2:07 pm

    I have a 10’ ceiling and I am doing a 72” square or round table. Can that claccomodate a 43” chandelier?

    Reply
  21. Chetna Patel says

    November 4, 2018 at 2:13 pm

    I also want to know if I can fit a 43 inch chandelier in my 20’ ceiling foyer. It’s about 10 x21’

    But there is a rounded staircase so the ceiling is much wider than the actual hallway floor. The current fixture I have Ana 32” and seems small.

    Reply
    • heather says

      November 5, 2018 at 4:29 pm

      Hi – I offer online decor services and can help you with this. I can’t answer unless I see photos of your space ect…..you can email me at [email protected] if you’d like to work together!

      Reply
  22. Wendy says

    June 27, 2019 at 11:45 am

    I’m looking at a light for over my dining table which is 73″ long. The light is rectangular with a length of 42″ and a width of 14″ . Can you give me a guideline for a rectangular light.
    Thank you

    Reply
    • heather says

      June 28, 2019 at 12:14 pm

      The light seems to narrow at 14 inches – it should be half the width of your table – the length might be okay.

      Reply

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