Tips for Buying Chandeliers

So, you have decided you want a chandelier. Congrats! Once you select a chandelier, be sure to get in touch with us. We are experts in chandelier installation and we can place it anywhere in your home. Contact us today if you want guidance on which chandelier to get. We can help you with the process to ensure you are getting a chandelier you can place in your home.

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When you reach out, we can discuss the details of your chandelier buying and help with the lighting and wiring. Ensuring the setup is perfect. Here are a few tips to keep in mind as you shop for chandeliers.

Getting the Right Size Chandelier

For starters, remember that lighting from a chandelier, no matter the setting, should make a room, people, home furnishings and prized possessions look their very best. That is the goal of any lighting installation. So it is important to hang the chandelier in the right spot and at the proper height for maximum impact. When you opt to put a chandelier in a dining room setting, then it should be positioned in the center of the dining table and room proportions. Our chandelier installation team will make sure it is in exactly the right spot for maximum impact.

We would also recommend not purchasing chandeliers that are larger than the width of your table. For anyone who is tall, it may become a hazard when getting up. In order to avoid this sort of inconvenience, a nice rule of thumb is that a chandelier should be 12 inches narrower than a table and have at least 48 inches of space from each of the room walls or edges. This way there is ample room for people to stand up without incidence.

When hanging a chandelier, it is important to hang it appropriately. Not too high. Not too ling. Approximately 30 to 34 inches over a table with an 8 foot ceiling height is a sweet spot. If you have a ceiling that is higher than 8 feet, then we might want to mount the chandelier an additional 3 inches higher for each foot of ceiling. Get a professional team for the chandelier installation when you turn to Luis Restorations.

Tips About Chandelier Bulbs

It is important to keep in mind that lighting from a chandelier that shines directly onto a person from above may cast unflattering facial shadows. The heat from bulbs directly overhead can also be uncomfortable. Here are four tips about chandelier bulbs.

Avoid adding high wattage chandelier light bulbs, since these types of bulbs will only increase the heat and cause excessive table glare.
If you think the light shining may be an issue, then try adding shades to chandelier candelabra bulbs or a wall dimmer to help you control the light and set a more flattering mood.
Aim the chandelier bulbs at a dining table centerpiece in order to create additional visual interest in the room in conjunction with the chandelier.
If a chandelier has no central downlight, then you can enhance the dining room table setting and centerpiece by using recessed adjustable fixtures with narrow beam bulbs.

About Entryway Chandeliers for the Foyer

In an open lobby or larger foyer setting, an entryway chandelier can provide an important transition from outdoor to interior spaces and set the mood for your entire home. The chandelier must hang high enough to illuminate stairways or side passages. Generally, this is about knee-level of the upstairs landing.

Chandeliers in a lobby setting can be wider or taller than dining room pieces. This way they comfortably fill a space without appearing too small. You should also allow for at least 6 1/2 feet of clearance from the floor.

More Chandelier Tips

Pendant chandeliers for kitchen islands and dinette tables demand a little different approach. The position of the chandelier depends on the overall arrangement and number. Dress up the hanging wire or chain of a chandelier by covering it in a narrow sleeve of fabric. The fabric should be three times longer than the chain to achieve a gathered appearance. Lastly, consider adding decorative ceiling medallions to dress up the area directly above your table or around the fixture’s ceiling canopy.