- Size and Space
- Interior design Style
- Point of Interest
- Shadows and Reflections
1. Size and Space
Living Room or Entry ways
A good rule of thumb for hanging a chandelier or pendant in an entryway or Living room is 7-7.5’ from the bottom of the light to the floor. If you have a two story foyer or great room, you want to hang no lower than the 2nd floor. For hanging pendants in an entryway, or other area like a hallway or mudroom, a good guideline is allowing 4” from the pendant to each surrounding wall. This can be especially helpful for narrow spaces where you are considering hanging 2 or 3 pendants, but aren’t sure what size of light to go with. Factoring in the 4” distance between the light and wall can help to narrow down light fixture styles that will suit the space perfectly.
Stairs and Hallways
our stairs and hallways should be lit well enough to provide safety for the people that are using it. In your hallways, consider installing fixtures every 4-6 feet is an effective way of lighting the area, defining its forms and shape while also highlighting artwork and textures. Light can also be used to make the space seem more expansive, lighter, and spacious.
Consider varied light sources, such as wall lights, wash lights, but it will all depend on the space of the room and the spacing of your fixtures.
Dining Room
To draw people in, make the table the brightest spot in the room. Use a chandelier or a pendant above the table, limiting the total wattage to 100. Elsewhere in the room, indirect lighting is best—it’s relaxing and flattering. Give the space a subtle glow with a pair of small table lamps on a sideboard or matching sconces on the wall above. Battery-powered votives inside a glass-front cabinet can be a nice touch.Over a dining table we recommend leaving approximately 30’-36’ between the bottom of your
fixture and the surface of your dining table.The width of your fixture should be at least 6’ narrower than the width of your table on all sides.
Kitchen
Focus on overhead lighting (on a dimmer that you can crank up when cooking), and add lower sources to illuminate work surfaces. Use pendants, under-cabinet lights, or a sturdy table lamp (kept away from the sink). Over a kitchen island, We recommend leaving 30’-36’ between the bottom of your fixture and the surface of your island. When installing multiple hanging lights over an island, the widest part of the fixtures should be spaced at least 30’ apart.
Bedroom
Aim for a cozy, insular atmosphere: Place reading lamps or sconces by the bed—but not pointed directly at it. If you have recessed or track fixtures, angle them away from the bed, toward the dressing area. On a low table, include a small, intimate lamp with a tinted low-wattage bulb to mimic candlelight. If a bedside sconce has a switch, consider leaving approximately 55”- 60” from the floor to the top of the fixture so it may be easily reached from a sitting position in the bed.
Bathroom
The best choice for applying makeup is sidelights, such as a pair of sconces flanking the mirror. An overhead light helps fill in any shadows on your face and also fully illuminates the room (important when cleaning). In a large space, you might also want a light directly over the shower. Bath Vanity, To best illuminate a bathroom mirror, sconces should be mounted just above eye level, which is approximately 60”-65” from the floor to the center of the backplate.
Home-office
This one is a no-brainer. I mean, we spend more than half our waking hours at our work stations – so why not make them a happy zone that actually boosts your mood, and productivity. With work from home here to stay, maybe more than a while, the home-office has become a focal point in our homes.elegant table lamps, pendant lights, floor lamps, and wall lights, each perfect for task lighting – that can help create a space that exudes positivity and happy; crucial as we glue ourselves to our screens for long hours.
Chandeliers and pendants can make a striking impact when hung correctly. If you’re looking to hang a chandelier over your dining table, master bed, kitchen island or bathtub, treat those furniture pieces and fixtures as your anchor.