Cleaning and Maintaining a Crystal Chandelier on a High Ceiling
A crystal chandelier on a high ceiling is cleaned in two layers: dry dusting every four to eight weeks, which removes most of the visible dulling, and a...
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Stairwell Chandelier Size, Drop and Clearance
Size a stairwell chandelier against the void, not the room. Measure the vertical drop from the ceiling plane to the floor below, the narrowest width of the void,...
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How to Size and Hang a Chandelier Over a Dining Table
Match the fixture to the table, not to the room. A round chandelier spans half to two thirds of the table width, and its lowest point sits 30...
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How to Coordinate Chandeliers Throughout a House
Coordinate a house by size and by light, not by matched sets. Fix each room diameter and drop height first — 30–36 in (762–914 mm) above a dining...
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Chandelier Sizes in Inches and Centimetres: A Measured Guide
A chandelier size is two numbers, not one: a diameter and a height or drop. Factories quote both in centimetres, while American rooms are drawn in inches. Because...
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Oversized Chandelier Cost: What Each Size Step Actually Adds
In our catalogue, moving one size step up on the same chandelier adds between $110 and $2,000 in list price, depending on which step you take. Going from...
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Chandelier Size for Great Rooms and Tall Ceilings
How to size a chandelier for a great room: add the room's width and depth in feet, and read the total as the fixture diameter in inches. A...
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Colour Temperature and Dimming Consistency in Large Chandeliers
Colour temperature consistency is a specification, not a preference. On a chandelier carrying twenty to eighty lamps, one lamp a shade warmer than its neighbours is visible from...
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Restaurant and Yacht Chandeliers: What Changes When the Room Moves
Restaurant and yacht interiors put different demands on statement lighting: close viewing distance, dimming scenes, vibration, salt air and restricted fixing methods.
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