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4 SQUARE 1.75 INCH PLASTER RING FULL
4 SQUARE 1.75 INCH PLASTER RING PLUS

More frequently called a pear, but we like almond better.Īrm: Crystal or metal piece that encases the wire and that supports the electrical socket. The arms on the brass Victorian sconces will not adjust.Īlmond: A pendant that is shaped like a faceted almond. You can count on the flexibility of 1-2 inches. Keep in mind that the outer arms on the crystal armed sconces will adjust a bit.Triple sconces are nice in a room with tall ceilings.Choose between a single, double or triple sconce based on which look you and which will fit.

4 SQUARE 1.75 INCH PLASTER RING PLUS

Minimum height of a chandelier is the listed length plus 4" (the total measurement of the mounting hardware plus one link of chain).

This will give you your maximum chandelier length. Subtract your desired clearance form your total ceiling height, less 4" more for hardware.

For living rooms or other rooms that must have a walking clearance, 6♆" or more is an appropriate clearance.

If your choice of fixture is shorter than this figure, you will need to use chain. This figure represents the maximum length that your chandelier can be.

For a dining room, from your ceiling height subtract your table height, the distance you desire from the table to the bottom of the chandelier, and 4" for the ceiling hardware.

Or, choose a sconce with a center, taller arm.

To accentuate a tall ceiling, choose a crystal chandelier with an upper tier of lights.

Using a dimmer with allow you to adjust brightness as needed and add to the lifetime of your bulbs.

Smaller rooms do fine with 6 to 8 lights, but larger rooms may require 8 or more lights if the chandelier is your only light source.

Each of our sockets can carry 60 watts, but 40 watts is usually sufficient and more flattering to the chandeliers.

How many lights should your chandelier have?

For living rooms, bedrooms, or baths where it is necessary to walk under the chandelier, you might need to choose smaller than the formula suggests.If you are placing your chandelier in a two story foyer, remember that the higher you hang a chandelier, the smaller it looks, so you can go bigger than the formula suggests.Or consider going a bit larger for an open room or a room with a high ceiling.

4 SQUARE 1.75 INCH PLASTER RING FULL

For example, if your room is 12´x14´, we would suggest looking for a 26" wide chandelier.Consider choosing slightly smaller if you think your room is overly full or close. Simply add the width and length of your room and use this sum as a starting point.Widths are measured as the diameter of the widest part of the chandelier.(Scroll down for What Size Sconce) Check out our library for illustrated charts.