When buying a new chandelier there a a few basic tips that will help you find the correct size and wattage for any room.
If the room is 10' by 10', or smaller a 15" to 24" diameter chandelier would be a good size.
For a 10, x 10' room you should have at aroun 400 watts of light for adequate lighting
If the room is 12' x 12', or smaller a 25" or 27" chandelier would be a good size.
For a 12' x 12' room you should have around 560 watts of light for adequate lighting
If the room is 14' x 14', choose a 24" to 38" chandelier would be a good size
For a 14' x 14" room you should have around 760 watts of light for adequate lighting
A chandelier should hang about 30" from the to top of the table. This will help form being bump or getting in the way
A chandelier should be about 12" smaller on all the sides of the table so it does not over power the design.
These size and wattage measurements are only a basic guideline to help find a good match for you and your home. If you are still having trouble sizing a chandelier for your home. Try cutting out a cardboard template and place it where you are going to add your chandelier. This will help you get a visual idea on how large or small your chandelier will be in your space.
When selecting a chandelier, first consider the size of the room. There are three general sizes of chandelier.
Small Chandelier measure 21 inches or less in diameter. Are designed for bathrooms, bedrooms accents over a island in your kitchen.
Medium chandeliers measure up to 34 inches in diameter. They can be used over a dinning room table, breakfast nook or in small entries.
Large Chandeliers range from 35 inches in diameter and up. They typically come with multiple tiers and are used in large rooms and entry ways
