{"id":1603,"date":"2019-01-11T20:34:22","date_gmt":"2019-01-11T20:34:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/?p=1603"},"modified":"2019-01-16T13:46:38","modified_gmt":"2019-01-16T13:46:38","slug":"how-to-buy-the-right-chandelier-design-shopping-guide-101","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/how-to-buy-the-right-chandelier-design-shopping-guide-101\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Buy The Right Chandelier: Design Shopping Guide 101"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><b>Size: How to Measure for the Right Chandelier Size?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Size is going to be the most important factor in determining whether you\u2019re ordering the right fixture or not for your space. If you\u2019ve been told to buy the biggest you can afford, you\u2019ve been given false information (same goes for the TV!). You want to measure the length and width of your room and then add those numbers together: That\u2019s about the size chandelier you want for the space in terms of inches. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/pUCJrrUcH7w\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chandeliers generally come in pretty standard sizes, though they\u2019ll vary greatly in shape. Chandeliers for small rooms (like bedrooms or powder rooms) generally measure 13\u201d-22\u201d. Medium Rooms (sitting rooms, master bedrooms, family rooms, kitchens) measure between 23\u201d-30\u201d. And large statement chandeliers (for grand foyers, large living rooms, or other spaces with abnormally high ceilings) measure about 31\u201d or more. With your chandelier, you\u2019ll likely get about 10 feet of wire and have 6 feet of chain to work with.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>How to Mount Your Chandelier?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When do you need a ceiling rod adaptor? When your ceiling is sloped, otherwise, if you\u2019re hanging from a flat ceiling, gravity should do the trick and make sure your chandelier hangs straight. <\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><b>Now Let\u2019s Talk Style\u2026<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>Chandeliers Vs. Pendants<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may have heard these terms used interchangeably but there is a difference. A chandelier tends to be more grand and have more moving part or take up more horizontal space and involve multiple bulbs. They\u2019re statement pieces. A pendant generally contains a single bulb and you\u2019ll commonly see two or three pendants hung over a kitchen island, utilized both as task and general lighting at the same time. They\u2019re also often stylish, but certainly prioritize utility first in a way that may be a secondary function of a chandelier.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1593\" style=\"width: 772px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Farmhouse-sinks-with-modern-trendy-hardware-in-interesting-finishes-have-become-increasingly-popular..png?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1593\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1593\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Farmhouse-sinks-with-modern-trendy-hardware-in-interesting-finishes-have-become-increasingly-popular..png?resize=762%2C1154&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"762\" height=\"1154\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Farmhouse-sinks-with-modern-trendy-hardware-in-interesting-finishes-have-become-increasingly-popular..png?w=762&amp;ssl=1 762w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Farmhouse-sinks-with-modern-trendy-hardware-in-interesting-finishes-have-become-increasingly-popular..png?resize=198%2C300&amp;ssl=1 198w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Farmhouse-sinks-with-modern-trendy-hardware-in-interesting-finishes-have-become-increasingly-popular..png?resize=676%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 676w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 762px) 100vw, 762px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1593\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">This glass pendant gives the illusion of an exposed bulb in this modern farmhouse bath.<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><b>Chandeliers As Extensions of Your Home\u2019s Architecture<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>Think of lighting, and especially installed lighting like chandelier, pendants, canned recessed lighting, etc, as an extension of the home&#8217;s architecture. If the home has an open airy feel, continue that theme throughout the lighting selections and avoid heavy, closed off fixtures or vice versa. You always want lighting to match and\/or compliment the structure of the home.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/transitional-closet.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1364\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/transitional-closet.jpg?resize=640%2C426&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"transitional-closet\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/transitional-closet.jpg?w=640&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/transitional-closet.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><b>Chandelier Finishes<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mixing and matching finishes is fine, even preferred to keeping it all uniform. Just because so much of your lighting is one style doesn&#8217;t mean you can&#8217;t have the chandelier in the finish you want. In this home, you&#8217;ll find all sorts of finishes:\u00a0bronze and nickel, gold and chrome.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Dennis_8_9_187870.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1409\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Dennis_8_9_187870.jpg?resize=1080%2C1620&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Dennis_8_9_187870.jpg?w=2400&amp;ssl=1 2400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Dennis_8_9_187870.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Dennis_8_9_187870.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Dennis_8_9_187870.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Dennis_8_9_187870.jpg?resize=1080%2C1620&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Dennis_8_9_187870.jpg?w=2160&amp;ssl=1 2160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><b>Where to Hang Your Chandeliers<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes the answer to this is obvious, but sometimes there are spaces you wouldn\u2019t think to install a chandelier or pendant. We say anywhere there&#8217;s a ceiling is a good place for a chandelier or pendant light! They don&#8217;t always have to be statements at the very center of the room, either. You can hang over nightstands or in a reading nook as task lighting too.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/MasterBedroomBedsideDetail.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-504\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/MasterBedroomBedsideDetail.jpg?resize=1080%2C1445&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1445\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/MasterBedroomBedsideDetail.jpg?w=1820&amp;ssl=1 1820w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/MasterBedroomBedsideDetail.jpg?resize=224%2C300&amp;ssl=1 224w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/MasterBedroomBedsideDetail.jpg?resize=768%2C1028&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/MasterBedroomBedsideDetail.jpg?resize=765%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 765w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Size: How to Measure for the Right Chandelier Size? 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