As a general rule the bottom of the fixture should hang between 30 and 36 from the tabletop.
Chandelier long dining room table.
For your ceiling higher than 8 hang the chandelier a little higher.
There is only one electrical spot so i can t install any more than one fixture.
This range assumes you have an 8 foot ceiling.
The second way is to select a chandelier that is three quarters the width of your dining table.
For example if the dining room table was 48 wide x 60 long the chandelier that is 24 to 36 in diameter would be an appropriate size to compliment the table.
For a long rectangle table i like the linear chandelier cover about 2 3 length and 1 3 width to let everybody sitting around table feel bright.
If the ceiling is higher the recommended standard is to raise the chandelier 3 inches for each additional foot of ceiling height.
If your ceiling is higher than eight feet high the recommended clearance is 36 to 40 inches.
The generally accepted rule for hanging dining room chandeliers is that the bottom of the fixture should hang between 30 and 36 inches above the top of the dining table.
These glowing centerpiece lights create the perfect mood for dining and entertaining guests.
Also following your rule about 1 foot smaller than the table i can t find any chandelier that large.
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Use our calculator below to determine an ideal chandelier size based on your table dimensions and ceiling height.
You should combine all those to think together.
This article will teach you what the proper height is to hang a chandelier over a dining room table.
If your ceiling is less than eight feet high your dining room chandelier should hang 30 to 34 from the table top to the bottom of the chandelier and be centered over the table.
Standard height recommendation.
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There is a standard height to hang a chandelier over a dining room table.
The table is our primary table as there is a separate formal dining room.
Plus installing a chandelier is an easy affordable way to bring a feeling of class and sophistication to your dining room.
At same time the edge of light fixture still need be at least 6 far from the edge of table to avoid people hit it when stand up.
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