Size Guide Page

Not sure what size fixture you need? Use this guide to find the perfect fit for every room in your home.

1. Room Chandelier Sizing

The easiest way to find the right chandelier size for a room:

The Formula:

Room Length (ft) + Room Width (ft) = Fixture Diameter (inches)

Example: A 12 ft × 14 ft room → 12 + 14 = 26-inch fixture

Room Size	Recommended Fixture Width
10 ft × 10 ft	20 inches
12 ft × 12 ft	24 inches
12 ft × 14 ft	26 inches
14 ft × 16 ft	30 inches
16 ft × 18 ft	34 inches
18 ft × 20 ft	38 inches

2. Dining Table Fixture Sizing

For fixtures hung directly over a dining table:

Fixture width should be 1/2 to 2/3 the width of the table
For round tables: fixture diameter = 1/2 the table diameter
Leave at least 6 inches of clearance on each side of the table

Table Width	Recommended Fixture Width
30 inches	15 – 20 inches
36 inches	18 – 24 inches
42 inches	21 – 28 inches
48 inches	24 – 32 inches

3. Hanging Height Guide

How high should your fixture hang? It depends on where it's placed:

Location	Height (bottom of fixture to surface/floor)
Over dining table	30 – 36 inches above table
Over kitchen island	30 – 36 inches above counter
Living room / bedroom	7 feet minimum clearance from floor
Foyer / entryway	7 feet minimum (higher for two-story)
Stairwell	Center at the second-floor level

Tip: For ceilings higher than 8 feet, add 3 inches of hanging height for every additional foot of ceiling height.

4. Kitchen Island Pendants

Spacing and sizing for pendants over a kitchen island:

Use 2 pendants for islands 4–6 ft long
Use 3 pendants for islands 7–9 ft long
Space pendants 24 – 30 inches apart (center to center)
Keep pendants 6 inches in from each end of the island
Pendant width: 6 – 12 inches for most kitchen islands

5. Foyer & Entryway

Your entryway sets the first impression — size it right:

Fixture width: 1/3 to 1/2 the width of the doorway or foyer
For two-story foyers: the fixture should fill 2/3 of the vertical space
Minimum clearance: 7 feet from floor to bottom of fixture
For narrow hallways: consider flush or semi-flush mounts instead

6. Bathroom Vanity Lighting

For balanced, shadow-free lighting at your vanity:

Vanity Width	Recommended Fixture
Up to 30 inches	One light bar (24 inches) or sconce pair
36 – 48 inches	Light bar (30–36 inches) or 2 sconces
60+ inches (double vanity)	Two light bars or 3 sconces

Tip: Vanity light fixtures should be about 75% the width of your mirror. Side-mounted sconces should be at eye level (about 65 inches from the floor).

7. Quick Reference: Lights by Room Size

Room	Recommended Fixture Types	Typical Size
Small bedroom	Flush mount, semi-flush	12 – 18 inches
Master bedroom	Chandelier, semi-flush	20 – 30 inches
Dining room	Chandelier, large pendant	24 – 36 inches
Living room	Chandelier, semi-flush	24 – 36 inches
Kitchen (overall)	Semi-flush, recessed	14 – 22 inches
Kitchen island	Pendants (2–3 pcs)	6 – 12 inches each
Foyer	Chandelier, lantern pendant	18 – 30 inches
Bathroom	Vanity light, flush mount	24 – 36 inches (bar)

Still Not Sure?

Send us your room dimensions and a photo — our team will recommend the perfect fixture size for your space.