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Chandeliers for 8 ceilings.
If you will be walking under it a flush mount is likely your best bet.
The second way is to select a chandelier that is three quarters the width of your dining table.
For every foot estimate 2 5 to 3 of chandelier height multiply the ceiling height by the chandelier height convert the measurement unit to inches for example if your dining room has an 8 foot ceiling then a 24 inch chandelier is the best fit for your space.
Where you re hanging the fixture.
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First let s look at close to the ceiling fixtures.
Suspended lighting fixtures are not off limits for an 8 foot ceiling but there are a few considerations you ll want to make.
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If your chandelier is going to be hanging above a table you will need to take the ceiling height and table size into account as you want the chandelier be proportionate to the table.
When your ceiling is only 8 feet high any hanging fixture will need to be over a space that you do not walk under.
Do the same with pendants that hang from a cord.
For 10 foot ceilings buy a chandelier that is 30 to 36 inches tall.
Many of our flush mount chandeliers designed for 8 foot ceiling heights are also convertible to hanging fixtures with chain provided to offer additional flexibility.
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For your ceiling higher than 8 hang the chandelier a little higher.
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Hang these so there is a minimum 8 foot clearance.
What s the rule for chandeliers above nightstands.
As you would with a dining table choose a chandelier with a diameter that is in proportion to your nightstand.
When hanging a chandelier with a chain trim the chain to the hang height required.
As a general rule the bottom of the fixture should hang between 30 and 36 from the tabletop.
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For example if your room is 10 x 14 which would equal 24 the optimal diameter of your chandelier would be 24.
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