What size should my dining room light fixture be?

A good rule of thumb is to make sure your chandelier is one-half to three-quarters the width of your table. For the right hanging height, position the bottom of the chandelier about 30-32 inches above the table, adjusting to work with the size of the table and the overall scale of your space.Click to see full answer. Also question is, how big of a light fixture do I need?A general rule of thumb formula can be used to determine an appropriate diameter for ceiling fixtures. To determine this, measure the length and width of the room. Add those two numbers together and then convert the total into inches. So if your room is 10 feet by 12 feet, the ceiling fixture should be 22 inches wide.Likewise, can a chandelier be too big? A chandelier that is too large can easily overpower a room and its inhabitants; one that is too small becomes insignificant and decreases the perceived value of the entire space. By following a few interior design guidelines for choosing the correct size, you will maximize the impact of the fixture. Accordingly, how do I choose a light for my dining room? A general rule of thumb: If your room is on the small side—around 10 feet by 10 feet, or less—choose a light that is about 20 inches in diameter or less. If your room is between 11 feet and 13 feet in either length or width, choose a light that is between 24 and 27 inches in diameter. How big should a chandelier be over a round table?For square or round tables you can stick to the lower end, in the case 24 inches; but if you want to go bigger, a good chandelier would be an average of the two ends in size. So for a round table with the same 48 inch diameter, the biggest size you can get would be 30 inches: (24+36)/2= 30 inches.