Hanging A Chandelier From The Ceiling

Option 2 for hiding the cord.

Hanging a chandelier from the ceiling.

From lights and fans to art and plants hanging objects from the ceiling can make a room look more unique and stylish while opening up a lot of extra space. If the ceiling box isn t in the right location you can swag the chain to have the chandelier in the right location. For example a 10 foot high foyer ceiling calls for a chandelier that is 20 to 30 inches in height. To install a chandelier start by turning off the power and removing the old fixture.

If the chandelier hangs from a 2 story ceiling don t let it hang lower than the height of the first floor. For example for an 8 foot ceiling the fixture should hang 30 inches to 36 inches above the table depending on the size of the chandelier. Be sure to disconnect the wiring from the old fixture and leave the wires hanging from the ceiling. Next assemble the chandelier but don t install the light bulbs yet since it s safer to mount the chandelier without them.

Rules for hanging a chandelier. If your ceiling is. Make sure your chain measurement includes the 4 inches of the chandelier s hanging loop plus one chain link. Try to center the chandelier with the focal point of the room.

This range assumes you have an 8 foot ceiling. With your light hanging from the ceiling the cord will be very visible. Make sure that the chandelier will hang down to the correct height. Chandeliers can add a bit of elegance to a space or make a statement in a room.

If there are more than 2 wires in the ceiling box keep track of which ones were connected to the fixture. The generally accepted rule for hanging dining room chandeliers is that the bottom of the fixture should hang between 30 and 36 inches above the top of the dining table. For this project i chose a velcro on chandelier cord cover to make my extension cord a bit less of an eyesore. If the ceiling is higher the recommended standard is to raise the chandelier 3 inches for each additional foot of ceiling height.

Use one of the amazing extension cords disguised as manila rope available from haddock industrial. The height of the room also plays into the recommended height of the chandelier fixture itself. Standard height recommendation. The more sockets the chandelier has the more light it produces making it a perfect.

Hang chandeliers at least 7 feet above the ground in living rooms and entryways with standard 8 foot ceilings and hang them around 8 feet high with taller ceilings. Best chandeliers for 12 foot ceilings if you re working on a project with a 12 foot ceiling the images below will help you picture the most popular chandelier styles paired with your specific ceiling height including traditional transitional contemporary and farmhouse. Adjust the chain length adjust the length of the chain. A chandelier s chain should be 3 inches long for every foot of ceiling height.