Software
Houzz Logo Print
atlantajewel1

Please help with chandelier size!

6 years ago

Hello! I need help finding the size chandelier I need for my dining room. The chandeliers that I love seem to be too big. My dining room is 17x13 (bay window included) - with 10' trey ceiling. My table is 96x36. I have a picture, but couldn't get it to upload 😕 I resized it, but it still wouldn't work... if anyone knows the magic spell for uploading, please share.

Thank you!

Comments (5)

  • PRO
    6 years ago

    Put the pic in a comment . We also need to see the fixtures you have looked at and some good pics of rooms that tell us a bit about your style.

  • 6 years ago

    Thank you for that suggestion!

    The lighting in the room now is about 24" - it's set higher because the room was not used as a dining room before.

    The pictures below are what I have been liking - something simple that won't compete with the mirrors or take away from the beauty of the table. I want the lighting in the room to be an accent, not the focus.

    I don't think I want black either, it may be too heavy - so that adds another element to my search. However, right now, I need to know how big is too big just so I can narrow my search. The smallest that I've found in something that I like is 36".




    Saxon Chandelier Currey In A Hurry · More Info


    Knole Chandelier · More Info


    Nottaway Chandelier, Small · More Info


  • PRO
    6 years ago
    last modified: 6 years ago

    IMO the mirrors need to go I rarely like mirrors in a DR and to replace those with a huge piece of art will be the best thing you ever did BTW those mirrors look cheap and they are and do not work with thetable. You could look at wall paper for that wall too.. As for chandelier IMO the first thing I like a light to do is actually light the table and those ones you show are cheap looking and do not light the table . Waht style are you hoping for / BTW very often the chandelier is the star of a DR so that is something you might want to think about. What are the chairs like? Do you have a rug , a buffet ? I would be looking at drapes for thos ewindows and scrap the blinds that are not attractive at all. if you need to control light and heat use solar shades they also let you keep the view and daytime privacy and the drapes give you nightime privacy and also add to the feel of the space .It is not just size that is an issue it is the actul fixture those ones you show could be huge and still look too light .I think a DR needs to be well lit and awesome . Elegant is a nuce look and something like this for a cahndelier with some beautiful faux silk drapes in a color from a new rug could be awesome. Even the fixture in the top pic could work but IMO a linear fixture is a better choice.



  • 6 years ago

    Well, you didn't answer my question... however, you did let me know, that we do not share the same vision, nor do we have the same taste. This is my home. Your comments were rude.

    Thank you for your time.

  • PRO
    6 years ago

    Honest is not rude it is just honest. IMO I did answer the question about the chandelier.