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Double chandeliers over 10' dining room table. What size?

2 years ago

I have a 14' ceiling in my dining room with a 12' tray. The room is 18' x 10'6. Ideally I'd like to purchase a 10' dining room table. Assuming I do so, what dimensions would you recommend for each of the chandeliers and how far apart should I space them over the 10' table? Thank you.

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Patricia Colwell Consulting
2 years ago
last modified: 2 years ago
That will depend on the fixtures so post pics of what ones you are considering. BTW you will need to stay with no wider than 42" make sure what you buy allows 36" min all around the table and you will pobably need a buffet too so allow for that in your measurements .We also need a bit of info as to your style. Ideally a pic of the table and chairs and space too.
Ellie Reid
Original Author
2 years ago
Thank you! I was thinking a table and chandeliers like these?

https://www.havertys.com/furniture/westcliffe-dining-table?cm_sp=productpage--collection--WestcliffeDiningTable

https://www.shadesoflight.com/products/havasu-fall-chandelier-small?sku=CH19232+++GL

But I'm open to any and all suggestions. Thanks again!
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Ellie Reid
Original Author
2 years ago
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RL Relocation LLC
2 years ago
those fixtures are not the right scale for the table itself which is very beefy, and the 14 ft ceiling. I would go larger and taller and have one, or go linear.

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