What size chandelier for a 10x10 room?
Add the room's length and width in feet: 10 + 10 = 20, so choose a chandelier about 20″ (51 cm) across. Hang it so the bottom is at least 7 ft off the floor.
Method: Designer rules: room length + width in feet = diameter in inches; ½–⅔ of a dining table's width; hung 30–36″ above a table.
Chandelier diameter
20″ wide
18″–22″ works · about 20″–24″ tall
| Diameter range | 18″–22″ |
| Fixture height | 20″–24″ |
| Bottom from the floor | at least 84″–96″ |
| Chain or rod length | about 0″ |
- • In open rooms, entries and stairwells, keep the bottom at least 7 ft off the floor.
- • The room rule is a starting point: go larger for a statement piece, smaller for a delicate or very bright fixture.
Chandelier size by room
| Room | Chandelier diameter |
|---|---|
| 10′ × 10′ | 20″ |
| 12′ × 12′ | 24″ |
| 12′ × 14′ | 26″ |
| 14′ × 16′ | 30″ |
| 15′ × 20′ | 35″ |
Chandelier over a dining table
| Table width | Chandelier | Hang above table |
|---|---|---|
| 36″ | 18–24″ | 30–36″ |
| 42″ | 21–28″ | 30–36″ |
| 48″ | 24–32″ | 30–36″ |
| 60″ | 30–40″ | 30–36″ |
How it works
For an open room, add the length and width in feet and use that number as the diameter in inches. Over a dining table, use about half to two thirds of the table width, and keep it at least 12″ narrower than the table. Fixture height is about 2.5–3″ per foot of ceiling.
More chandelier guides
- 12×12 room
- 12×14 room
- 14×16 room
- 15×20 room
- 36″ dining table
- 42″ dining table
- 48″ dining table
- 60″ dining table
Frequently asked questions
What size chandelier for a 12x12 room?
About 24 inches across, from adding the 12 ft length and 12 ft width. Anything from 22 to 26 inches works.
How high should a chandelier hang over a dining table?
With the bottom 30 to 36 inches above the table on an 8 ft ceiling, plus 3 inches for each extra foot of ceiling height.
Can a chandelier be too big?
Yes. It should leave at least 12 inches clear of the table edge, and in open rooms its bottom should be at least 7 feet off the floor.