How to Determine a Proper Height to Hang a Dining Chandelier
Measure the depth of table., Measure the distance between the table and the light fixture., Hang it even higher, so no one can possibly bump into it, if it is a translucent and solid chandelier. , Measure the distance between the chain of the...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Measure the depth of table.
Most dining tables are 28 to 30" high (29 inches being most common). -
Step 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. ,, 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. -
Step 3: Hang it even higher
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Step 4: so no one can possibly bump into it
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Step 5: if it is a translucent and solid chandelier.
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Step 6: Measure the distance between the chain of the chandelier and the ceiling.
Detailed Guide
Most dining tables are 28 to 30" high (29 inches being most common).
The bottom of your light fixture should be 30 to 34 inches (76.2 to
86.4 cm) above the table. ,, 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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