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Foyer Chandelier Size help

2 years ago

I need help deciding between two sizes for a chandelier in my two story foyer with a round staircase. The dimensions of the foyer are 16ft5in x 20ft6in with 18ft ceiling. Would a 60in or 48in diameter if this chandelier work better?

Comments (19)

  • 2 years ago

    Definitely 60 or larger so the room is 16x 20 feet?

  • 2 years ago

    Thank you! Yes here is the space.

  • PRO
    2 years ago
    last modified: 2 years ago

    The formula for finding the right size:

    with rounding the dimensions of the room up to the nearest foot.

    17 + 21 = 38" Add a few inches on to that to accommodate the height of the room. Both of those sized fixtures are too large for the room.









  • 2 years ago

    Do you have a picture of your entryway?

    I think it depends where in the room you are mounting it

    Since technically its 20ft wide doesnt mean theres 20 ft of clearance from the floor to the ceiling. I think the formula for foyer is different.

    So maybe the 48 inch one but post pictures we can render

  • 2 years ago

    Yes see the pictures below. Thanks for your help!

  • 2 years ago

    That is a great idea, I will certainly try that!! Thank you! I plan to install a chandelier lift to help with cleaning !

  • 2 years ago

    It's hard for me to see what the proportions are my guess is the 60 inches would look like my rendering so maybe I'd go for 48🤔

    I like to visualize a person so a 4ft person vs 5 ft person laying down in the air lol thats your width at the widest point ...since it tapers down you could go with a bit wider it won't look as heavy as if it were square

  • 2 years ago

    Thank you for the rendering !

  • 2 years ago

    This may help, as it provides info on dimensions and the hanging height.

    https://homebyalley.com/two-story-foyer-chandelier-height/

  • 2 years ago

    Jo mu do you think you could render me one more photo with the picture below? It is the 48in. Thank you!

  • 2 years ago

    I did one a little larger than the other

    Hard for me to scale it ...maybe you can measure the top of the banister over the hallway it is likely about 3-4 ft

  • 2 years ago

    This modern chandelier doesn’t suit this home

  • 2 years ago

    @Alexis Newmark that's a beautiful chandelier and I disagree with the comment that it's too modern for your home. I like that you switched from gold to black to relate to your handrails.

    You asked for advice on the width of the chandelier, but what about it's length? Shouldn't that also be proportional to the space? According to the article below, the formula would be to multiply the foyer height in feet by 2.5 and convert to inches. So for a 20ft foyer, get a 50" long chandelier; 18ft foyer, 45" long. As with diameters, I'd consider these guidelines with plus being better than minus.

    https://www.sofary.com/blogs/chandeliers/chandelier-size-guide

    There is guidance on hanging the chandelier so it's bottom is level with the top of the first floor, slightly lower than the floor of the second floor. There are other tips on hanging a chandelier in a two-story foyer.

  • 2 years ago
    last modified: 2 years ago

    I like it.


  • PRO
    2 years ago

    That space will swallow up the 60", no problem.

  • 2 years ago

    The flooring is the issue.. otherwise chandelier is fine. Hardwood flooring throughout would be better.

  • 2 years ago

    Once again I disagree. There is every reason for the flooring in a foyer to be more resistant to water and wear than the flooring in adjacent rooms. Real or faux stone or porcelain tile is quite appropriate. I moved into a house with 60-year-old solid wood flooring in the entry/living room, and it was worn near the front door. If I had the money it should have been replaced.

    That house was small so it may have been best to replace all the wood flooring on the main floor. But this house is quite large and there is no need to try to make it feel bigger with a single flooring throughout. If there is a desire for an upgrade, black and white marble would be superior to extending the wood.

  • PRO
    2 years ago

    I'd say go for the 60in one. The bigger the chandelier, the better!