Subtract that number from your ceiling height.
Chandeliers for 8 foot ceilings.
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When you have an 8 foot high ceiling that leaves you only 16 of height to play with for a dramatic light fixture.
While there are any number of garage lighting ideas there are some general guidelines for selecting the best garage lighting for your space.
If you have 8 foot ceilings make sure the chandelier above your table is 20 to 24 inches in height.
For example if your room is 10 x 14 which would equal 24 the optimal diameter of your chandelier would be 24.
The way to figure out the right size for your room is to multiply the your ceiling height by 2 5 3 to get the approximate measurement in inches.
You might have a grand foyer with high or angled ceilings.
Since we have our sink in the island we hung the pendant above the sink a little higher than the other two.
12 inches tall for a 4 foot tall table.
Many of our flush mount chandeliers designed for 8 foot ceiling heights are also convertible to hanging fixtures with chain provided to offer additional flexibility.
When your ceiling is only 8 feet high any hanging fixture will need to be over a space that you do not walk under.
Obviously the higher the ceiling the taller the chandelier should be.
24 inches tall for a 3 foot tall table.
Tall ceiling chandeliers naturally work best in rooms with high ceilings.
Most gorgeous chandeliers and interesting light fixtures do not fit into the 16 high category and if they do they re only 16 wide which can make for a dinky light fixture in a larger room.
Where you re hanging the fixture.
The size is easier to work with and is more easily sourced.
If your chandelier is going to be hanging above a table you will need to take the ceiling height and table size into account as you want the chandelier be proportionate to the table.
Light fixtures should use 4 foot bulbs.
Pendants chandeliers suspended lighting fixtures are not off limits for an 8 foot ceiling but there are a few considerations you ll want to make.
As you would with a dining table choose a chandelier with a diameter that is in proportion to your nightstand.
Max chandelier height for 8 foot ceilings.
I also have pendants above an island and 8 ft.
In these spaces a chandelier is ideal.
For 10 foot ceilings buy a chandelier that is 30 to 36 inches tall.
While traditional rooms typically have 8 foot or 9 foot ceilings other ceilings can be higher even climbing two stories.
For an 8 ceiling that would be 20 24.
Install a minimum of one 8 foot fixture per vehicle space.