One that is too small becomes insignificant and decreases the perceived value of the entire space.
Correct size chandelier for living room.
If the room is around 14 x 14 the fixture should be 24 to 32 wide.
For rooms smaller than 10 feet x 10 feet choose a chandelier that is 17 to 20 inches wide.
For example if the dining room table was 48 wide x 60 long the chandelier that is 24 to 36 in diameter would be an appropriate size to compliment the table.
The math for how large your light fixture chandelier should in an open room is pretty simple.
If the room is smaller than 10 x 10 the fixture should be 17 to 20 wide.
Dining room if you are choosing a round chandelier its diameter should be between 16 32 x 1 2 to 21 32 x 2 3 inches.
If you are choosing a rectangular chandelier its width should be between 16 to 21 inches and length should be 33 to 44.
Here are a few more quick guidelines to help.
A chandelier for my living room should be 36 inches wide.
By following a few interior design guidelines for choosing the correct size you will maximize the impact of the fixture.
Similarly if you are hanging a.
Take the width of the room in feet and add that to the length of the room in feet.
For rooms around 14 feet x 14 feet in size.
The sum of those two is 36.
For rooms about 12 feet x 12 feet choose a chandelier that is 22 to 27 inches wide.
If the room is around 12 x 12 the fixture should be 22 to 27 wide.
Some designers follow these guidelines which offer a bit more flexibility.
For example my living room is 15 feet by 21 feet.