Scale consideration when choosing chandeliers. Scale
consideration is really a matter of common sense. To avoid any problems
while shopping for chandeliers, do not rely on your scale memory. Before
you start shopping, determine how large a chandelier you want. One way
to determine a chandelier size needed is with tape measure or yardstick
and a partner. Position yourself into the room about where you want the
chandelier to be placed. Checking size of a chandelier. Using your
hands, try to demonstrate the height of the chandelier you think might
be right-upper hand with palm facing down, lower hand with palm
facing up. Ask your partner to stand across the room and determine if
that size of chandelier would work. If he/she determines it does, have him/her
measure the space between your hands. This is by no means a foolproof
method of chandeliers size determination, but it will give you some
parameters to begin to narrow the possibilities of chandeliers
Broad chandeliers, which are wider than they are
high, work well in a large room with low ceilings. If you're using it in
a dining room proceed with caution. Chandeliers that have a much larger
than usual diameter will probably work better over a large square or
round table than over a rectangular one. High, narrow chandeliers are
more forgiving. But make sure that the room has enough height to accommodate this
type of chandeliers. When placing chandeliers over the dining table
always remember that the bottom of the chandelier has to be high enough
for diners to see across the table without visual obstruction or glare
from the chandelier. The lowest point of the chandelier should be 36"
above and centered with the table surface.
