CHANDELIER SIZES
Small Chandeliers
Small chandeliers usually have a width of 60cm or less and are suitable for secondary bedrooms, en suites, narrow hallways, above bedside tables & in sequence over kitchen island benches.
Medium Chandeliers
Medium chandeliers usually have a width of 60cm - 90cm and are suitable for master bedrooms, entrances, hallways, lounge & dining rooms.
Large Chandeliers
Large chandeliers usually have a width of 90 - 125cm and are suitable in larger entrances, grande dining & lounge rooms as well as some staircase & void areas.
Grande Chandeliers
Grande chandeliers usually have a width of 125 - 200cm and are suitable for grande entrances, large residential voids, hotel lobbies & ballrooms.
(Generally chandelier overall sizes are determined by the chandeliers width, the exception to the below size ratings are void & staircase chandeliers that can be equally categorized by height due to shapes required to fill void areas)
WHAT SIZE CHANDELIER IS SUITABLE FOR MY AREA?
When choosing a suitable size chandelier it is important to consider your ceiling heights. In walkway areas your ceiling heights may restrict the size and style of chandelier you can select, however there is far less consideration for ceiling heights when the selected chandelier is being installed over dining & coffee tables, kitchen island benches & beds. We have listed ceiling heights below as a guideline to assist you in choosing a suitable size chandelier for your height ceiling.
COMMON CEILING HEIGHTS & AVAILABLE HEIGHT TO HANG A CHANDELIER
(based on installations where you will walk directly under the chandelier) If installing over a coffee, dining table, kitchen island bench or bed please continue reading below).
2.4m (Lowest Standard Ceiling)
This allows you a maximum drop of 30cm from your ceiling which will give you a 210cm clearance from the ground up. Generally flush mount chandeliers are preferred in 2.4m ceilings when areas that will be walked under. Some pendant chandeliers will still work if being positioned over kitchen island benches, dining tables or beds.
2.7m (Slightly Raised Ceiling)
This allows you a maximum drop of 60cm from your ceiling which will give you a 210cm clearance from the ground up. (in walk way areas only)
3.0m (Raised Ceilings)
This allows you a maximum drop of 90cm from your ceiling which will give you a 210cm clearance from the ground up.
3.3m (Raised and Popular Height for Vintage Buildings)
This allows you a maximum drop of 120cm from your ceiling which will give you a 210cm clearance from the ground up.
Keep in mind canopies ( the bell shaped cover that attaches to the ceiling) adds additional height to the chandeliers size and range from 10cm to 20cm depending on the design of chandelier. This height is reflected in the "minimum suspension" part of the product specs.
ROOM SIZE
Width of your chandelier always comes down to personal taste, however we suggest not to be too conservative in the width and always remember that crystal chandeliers were not made to be conservative or just to simply blend into the background. The whole purpose of your crystal chandelier is to add a touch of luxury and create a statement for the chosen area.
DINING TABLE & KITCHEN ISLAND BENCH
The idea of placing a feature chandelier over a Dining Table or Kitchen Island Bench is to create a great wow factor without loosing any functionality in that area. When you install a chandelier over a table or bench it should always have the perfect balance between the ceiling and the bench / table top. If you create this perfect balance it will look complete without needing any additional features such as vases or flowers in the center, yet still have a perfectly clear vision when sitting down to enjoy the company of your family and friends.
As an example, if you have 2.4m ceilings and your table height is 90cm off the ground, it will leave you with a space of 150cm from the top of the table to the ceiling, simply divide that in half (75cm) which gives you the appropriate size and total hanging height for the chandelier.
VOID, STAIRCASE & ENTRANCES
If you are looking for a chandelier as a feature in an Open Void, Double Story Entrance or Staircase area you need to make sure you choose something of appropriate size as these areas are quick to swallow up light fittings, so in these scenarios, the bigger the better!
There are many different shapes and styles of void areas, however we will try and cover as many as possible below.
Open Void- Open Void Area's generally consist of a two story open area which in some cases have staircases on either side. This environment is great for crystal chandeliers as there are no obstacles to get in the way of you choosing something that will make a generous feature that your area deserves. The ideal position for the bottom crystal on your chandelier to hang is around 20cm above the second floor level so it creates impact from upstairs as well as downstairs.
Double height Entrance- two words, FIRST IMPRESSIONS! When you walk into the entrance of your home the first thing that you will see is the chandelier. Make sure you choose a chandelier with decent proportions to create the perfect statement as soon as you walk through the entrance.
Staircase Landing- Chandeliers that hang over your staircase are still the ideal place to hang a crystal chandelier as it can complement and enhance your staircase. If the chandelier is to hang over the staircase above the landing, measure the distance between the ceiling at the top of landing, then minus 220cm off your measurement and that will give you the perfect height for your chandelier to hang.
