How to Choose a Chandelier for a Dining Room

A chandelier can be an stylish and beautiful addition to your dining room. As a bonus, a chandelier can also be a functional element in the room, lighting up the area, including the table settings, during elegant and classy dinner parties shared with your friends and family members. However, you should not choose just any chandelier for your dining room. What you choose depends greatly on the size of your dining room table and your personal taste.

Instructions

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  Install a mini-chandelier in a dining room that is smaller than 15-by-15 feet. Mini-chandeliers are generally less than 20 inches in diameter.
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  Install a mid-sized chandelier for your dining room if the room's measurements are about 15-by-15 feet. A mid-sized chandelier measures between 20 and 36 inches in diameter.
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  Opt for a large-sized chandelier if your dining room is larger than 15-by-15 feet. A large-sized chandelier is 36 inches in diameter and up.
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  Note the diameter of the chandelier in relation to the width of your table. The chandelier should have a diameter that is approximately 1 ft. narrower than the table's width.
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  Determine the length of chain needed to hang the chandelier in your dining room. The chandelier should hang about 30 inches above the table.
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  Evaluate chandeliers for your dining room in person. Pay attention to the design of the fixtures, as well as how many fixtures there are. The style of the fixtures and the color of the chandelier should match the décor of your dining room.

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