Chandelier & Lighting Tips 

Determine the amount of wattage you need by multiplying the dimensions of your room by 1.5. Example: If you have a 10 by 13 foot room, you would multiply 10 x 13 = 130 square feet. Then multiply 130 sq ft x 1.5= 195 watts approximately.

What size chandelier should I place over my dining room table?
There is more than one answer for this question. Some say that the diameter of the dining room chandelier should be approximately half of the width of the table it will hang over. Others say it should be two feet narrower than the dining room table. Still others say the light fixture should be 2/3 of the width of the table. My answer, the diameter of the dining room chandelier should be between * to 2/3 of the width of the table it will hang over. If you are going outside that range, go larger, not smaller.

How far from the surface of my table should the chandelier hang?
The general rule is that the bottom of the light fixture should hang between 30 and 34" off of the tabletop assuming you have an 8 foot ceiling. For each foot of additional ceiling height, add 3 inches to the suspension height.

How high should I hang sconces on the wall?
The bottom of your sconce should be 60" from the floor. The top of the sconce should be eye level where you are not looking directly at the interior bulb.

How far apart should I space sconces?
To light a hallway, hang the sconces 8 to 10 feet apart and 60" from the ground.

How do I determine the right size chandelier for my room?
Your chandelier should be one of the focal points of your room. Finding the right size fixture is not difficult when using the simple formula provided. The answer will give you a starting point for finding just the right size light fixture. 
Measure the room you would like to put the chandelier in. Add the dimensions together. The sum equals the diameter (in inches) of the lighting fixture you will need.  For Example: The dimensions of your room are 10 by 13. Add 10 + 13 which equals 23. Your chandelier should be 23" in diameter (or 23" wide).

You can also look at the guidelines below to determine a range for the correct size fixture.

**Room size is smaller than 10x10, use a 17" to 20" wide chandelier. 
**Room size is 12x12, use a 22" to 27" wide chandelier. 
**Room size is 14x14, use a 24" to 32" wide chandelier.

Rule of Thumb: Never use a chandelier that is too small for your room. The light fixture will be distracting to the overall look you are trying to achieve.