A Guide to Crystal and Chandeliers

Knowledge is the key to understanding the full value and appreciation of a fine crystal chandelier. Crystal, a valued treasure, is part of history and legend. The Romans believed that the fire and sparkle in crystal reflect the flame and romance of constant love. Elegant crystal chandeliers grace historical places and museums throughout Europe, Asia and North America. Crystal Chandeliers, once reserved for royalty, can now grace your decorative interior. Modern day Crystal Chandeliers use advanced technology combined with olde world knowledge to produce brilliant crystal with precision cutting and superior light refraction. The design and manufacturing of crystal chandeliers requires years of experience and specialized craftsmanship. Our products have been determined to meet these strict guidelines. Your valued purchase from plazagallery.com will become a family heirloom to love and treasure and pass on to future generations.

Understand the right size for your room. Proper scale is two inches per foot of room. If circumfrence of room is 12' x 14', a 26" diameter chandelier is correct.

Additional Guidelines
4-6 person dining table: 20"-24" Chandelier
6-8 person dining table: 25"-29" Chandelier
8-10 person dining table: 30"-36" Chandelier

Height above table: 30"-32"

two story foyer: 10'-11' above the floor

Additional Commentary
A good lighting scheme is arguably the most important aspect of decorating and the most powerful way to define a room’s ambiance. Choosing the right types of lighting requires knowing a little something about the different purposes lighting can serve, the types of lamps and shades available, what some technical terms mean, and how to tailor a lighting scheme to your specific room and needs.
Like all large ceiling fixtures, chandeliers provide excellent general room illumination. Most chandeliers use a number of low wattage bulbs (40-60 watts is common) that should all be installed, and occasionally replaced, at the same time. A total bulb wattage of 200-400 will provide ample light for most dining rooms. When installing a chandelier in the dining room, the bottom should be about three feet above the table to allow for headroom. Center the chandelier over the table, not in the center of the room. The overall diameter should be a little less than that of the table. If you have a high enough ceiling, a chandelier also makes an excellent ambient light source for other rooms in your home. Foyers, living rooms, wide staircases and even bedrooms are all ideal locations for a beautiful chandelier.



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