There are different types of fixtures that would work.
Chandelier over round dining table.
Measure the ceiling to the tabletop in inches.
Use our calculator below to determine an ideal chandelier size based on your table dimensions and ceiling height.
A dining room chandelier over a dining table should use a dimmer switch to offer your space versatility.
Attention to size must be paid when choosing your round chandelier lights so it coordinates with the size of your dining table.
Standard height recommendation.
You could go with a drum shade a globe fixture or a chandelier.
A round table looks best with a chandelier that is either round or square.
However if you already have a table it s more important to size the chandelier to the table than the room.
The chandelier should be approximately one third the width of the table says lohnes.
This is an example with a round table from france sons paired with this west elm chandelier.
If your ceiling is higher than eight feet high the recommended clearance is 36 to 40 inches.
For smaller ones lean more visually heavy.
I hope this is helpful.
For example if your dining room is 10 x 14 a 24 diameter chandelier would look great.
Visual density is important when selecting your chandelier.
When installing dining room chandeliers hang them high enough to provide proper clearance for your guests.
For long narrow tables you may want to consider a chandelier that is more rectangular than round.
Generally you want to choose large round chandeliers that are 1 2 to 3 4 the diameter of your table.
Dim for romantic dinners or bright for helping the kids do their homework.
2 to size a chandelier as the focal point of any other space such as foyers living rooms etc measure the length and width of your room then add those figures together.
Hi susan i think your best bet with a round table would be to stick with a round fixture.
So a 5 foot round dining table 60 inches needs a chandelier with a diameter of 20 inches.
With a copper table i d go with a black or bronze finish so it s not competing with the copper.
The shape of your chandelier should complement the shape of the chandelier.
1 chandeliers above dining room tables should have a diameter of 1 2 to 2 3 the width of the table.
A good rule of thumb is to make sure your chandelier is one half to three quarters the width of your table.
If your ceiling is less than eight feet high your dining room chandelier should hang 30 to 34 from the table top to the bottom of the chandelier and be centered over the table.
The generally accepted rule for hanging dining room chandeliers is that the bottom of the fixture should hang between 30 and 36 inches above the top of the dining table.
For example if the dining room table was 48 wide x 60 long the chandelier that is 24 to 36 in diameter would be an appropriate size to compliment the table.