How bedroom chandeliers should be sized for installation
Sometimes referred to as the crown jewel of lighting design, chandeliers catch the eye of anyone who walks into a room, giving an immediate sense of luxury and sophistication. Perfect for a foyer or above a dining table, chandeliers are also suitable for bedrooms. The term chandelier refers to any hanging light fixture with arms that extend from the main body. While the word chandelier may conjure up images of ironwork and candles, or beautiful crystals that catch and diffuse light, you’ll soon realize that these fixtures come in a wide variety of styles to suit any aesthetic need – whether it’s elegant and ornate or modern and sleek. You may even want to consider a ring chandelier, which has a simpler design but can still make a stunning statement in your space.
How high should I hang my bedroom chandelier?
The most basic principle of bedroom chandelier height relates to headroom. You want anyone who walks into your room, even the tallest person, to be able to walk around comfortably without having to look down. This means implementing the 2-meter rule: the bottom of the chandelier should be at least 2 meters above the floor. When installing a chandelier, take a step back and see how much space the chandelier takes up in the room; some people prefer to leave a space of 2.4 meters above the floor, which gives the room a more open, spacious feel. Using this as a starting point, you can consider other factors. For example, if your bed is high off the floor, you may want to move the chandelier closer to the ceiling, but make sure it doesn’t hang too close or it will look out of place in the room. If your bedroom has vaulted ceilings, then you will need to raise or lower the chandelier to allow at least 2 meters of space above the floor. On the other hand, if your bedroom has a low ceiling, you can choose a smaller or shorter chandelier that is as aesthetically pleasing as a standard chandelier, but is designed to sit closer to the ceiling without crowding the space. Another option is to choose a chandelier that doesn’t have a lot of visual weight: a chandelier with clean lines, slender arms, or even clear glass globes will feel like it takes up less visual space, and therefore look more appropriate.
What width chandelier is best for a bedroom?
Wondering how to choose the right width chandelier for your bedroom? Here’s a super simple formula to help you out (please note that the units of measurement here are dimensions under the imperial system) Measure the length of your bedroom with a tape measure, then measure the width, adding the length of the room to the width of the room in feet. Change the sum to centimeters and this is the width that will fit your chandelier. So if your bedroom is 15 feet long (4.5 meters or so) and 10 feet wide (3 meters or so), that adds up to 25 feet (7.6 meters or so). Converting the number of feet to inches gives you an ideal width of 25 inches (0.63 meters or so) for a chandelier. Of course, in reality, it’s fine if the chandelier size is a bit larger.
Other tips for hanging a bedroom chandelier
Once you’ve found the ideal chandelier and determined the right height to hang it from the ceiling, you’ll need to consider its placement in the room. This may mean simply installing it in the center of the room’s ceiling or directly above the bed to distribute light evenly throughout the space. However, installing just one ceiling light may leave dark corners in the bedroom. This can be easily solved by adding other lighting, such as to help get ready in the morning, to create an intimate atmosphere, or to focus the light in the evening when reading a book in peace. To complete your bedroom lighting plan, consider a combination of wall sconces, table lamps or even floor lamps.
Luxurious and cozy lighting
A chandelier in your bedroom can add a sense of luxury and elegant comfort. Installed 2.1 to 2.4 meters above the floor, a chandelier can be the focal point of the room without interfering with your ability to move around the space. Be sure to choose warm-colored bulbs (around 3000K) and perhaps a fixture with a dimming function so you can adjust the brightness depending on the time of day or the amount of light you need to see. Some designers even like to place more than one chandelier in the bedroom! Placing double chandeliers on either side of the bed and on the nightstands can add a unique and balanced elegance to your bedroom.