Large chandelier

Start by measuring the width of the room and the ceiling height: the large chandeliers in this collection have several light points, in a suspended or ceiling-mounted version. Then it is a matter of choosing the material, style and socket suited to the room. For very large spaces, the collection also offers large-scale crystal chandeliers.

Which large chandelier should you choose for a living room?

For a living room, choose a large chandelier whose diameter stays in proportion to the room: the models in the collection range from around 50 cm to 120 cm wide, with several light points. Pendant or ceiling light, metal, glass or crystal: the main thing is to leave room to move around it.

Large living room chandelier: which width for which volume

Width is read in relation to the available clearance, not the surface area alone. A model of 80 to 100 cm, such as the Elra living room chandelier or the Yria chandelier, occupies the centre without eating into the circulation space. Allow two to three metres of free space around it, and check that doors and cupboards open without hitting the pendant.

Chandelier for a living room with a low ceiling height

Below 2.50 m, the pendant is set short or replaced by a ceiling-mounted model. The Éclat Lévitant ball chandelier keeps a high position, which leaves room for an adult to stand underneath. The light then spreads in a pool above the sofa rather than in a beam. To compare the available formats, browse all our light fittings.

What size of large chandelier for a dining room?

Above a table, the large chandelier should stay narrower than the tabletop: allow a width of 100 to 120 cm for the models in the collection, hung high enough not to obstruct the view. The Tira ceiling chandelier suits low ceilings.

Dining room chandelier: pendant or ceiling light

A pendant gives relief to the meal and draws a circle of light on the tablecloth. A multi-head model such as the Reya cloud chandelier multiplies the sources and avoids shadow areas between guests. A ceiling light, on the other hand, frees up the view when the table is close to a bay window.

At what height should you hang a chandelier above the table

Generally, the bottom of the fitting sits around 75 to 85 cm above the tabletop, a little higher if the chandelier is wide. Test it standing up before tightening the cable: you should be able to see the faces opposite you without lowering your head. The Tira ceiling chandelier removes the question when height is lacking, and comes in white, black or gold.

Large pendant chandelier or ceiling chandelier: which should you choose?

A large pendant chandelier creates a scene above the table or in a stairwell, with cable heights that reach several metres on some models. A ceiling chandelier, such as Tira, is mounted directly against the ceiling when the available height is limited.

Large pendant chandelier for stairwells and hallways

In a staircase, the pendant is set high and falls into the void: this is where large formats make the most sense. The Edy staircase chandelier measures 100 cm wide and uses GU10, with a dimmer possible. Allow for a solid fixing point and access for dusting. See also our lighting catalogue.

Ceiling chandelier for rooms with low height

When the ceiling drops below 2.40 m, a ceiling light avoids creating an obstacle. The Lumière Zenith LED ceiling light measures 120 x 15 cm and has an integrated LED source, so no bulb is needed. It lights a large table or an entire living room without dropping into the line of sight, and offers three white temperatures.

What are the types of chandelier and how do you recognise them?

The collection is divided into several shapes: round, ball, cascade, tube, cloud or floral composition, in metal, glass, crystal, aluminium, iron or linen. Multi-head models multiply the sources, while others, such as the Éclat Lévitant ball chandelier, rely on a single piece.

Diamond chandelier: what are we talking about?

The term diamond chandelier describes an effect: cut pendants that reflect light in flashes, without referring to a standard or a specific material. The result depends mainly on the size of the pendants and the spacing of the sources. The Éclat Lévitant ball chandelier in glass and gold metal gives this sparkle with a single volume, at 80 x 77 cm.

Ball chandelier, cascade chandelier, cloud chandelier: the shapes in the collection

The ball concentrates light in a rounded volume, often 77 to 80 cm. The cascade, rarer here, stacks its sources vertically. The Reya cloud chandelier plays on accumulation, from 50 cm to 200 cm depending on the version, and the Qale flower chandelier composes a bouquet of heads up to 120 cm. Find these shapes in all our pendants and ceiling lights.

Which style of designer chandelier for a modern or industrial interior?

The most represented styles here are modern, minimalist and contemporary, with industrial and bohemian pieces. In practice: a large industrial chandelier plays on metal, iron and glass in black or gold, while a contemporary designer chandelier relies on aluminium, linen or crystal.

Modern living room chandelier: black or gold metal

On a white or beige wall, a black frame draws a clean line and blends into the architecture. Against a light, warm background, gold warms the room and reflects daylight. The Éclat Sombre firefly chandelier embraces black at 53 to 85 cm, while the Elra chandelier comes in black, gold or white.

Large industrial chandelier: metal, iron and glass

A large industrial chandelier suits concrete, raw wood and brick. It borrows its structure from iron and its transparency from glass, which visually lightens a large volume. The Yria chandelier combines metal, glass and steel at 55 or 90 cm. These silhouettes can be found in our selection of light fittings.

Large glass or crystal chandelier: which material should you choose?

Glass diffuses a softer light and lets the structure show; crystal, present on a few pieces in the collection, reflects light in flashes. Aluminium, iron and brass structure the frames, often in gold, black or white.

Large glass chandelier with gold frame

Glass softens the source and suits rooms where you want to light without dazzling. The Grappe chandelier lines up its glass balls over 40 to 80 cm wide and uses E27, so with standard bulbs. Linen, acrylic and copper complete the materials worked according to the models.

Crystal chandelier: a weight to check before installation

Crystal is heavy, and that needs preparing for. The large crystal chandelier L014CLN: the fixing point must be checked before purchase, not at the moment of installation. Allow for help with handling and access for cleaning it. For the available temperatures, look at each product page: warm white, neutral white or cool white depending on the models, visible in lighting for the home.

Where should you install a large chandelier, room by room?

The large chandeliers in the collection are designed for the living room, dining room, bedroom and staircase, but also for the kitchen, hallway and entrance. All are IP20, so for indoor use only; for outdoors, you need a fitting designed for damp conditions.

Large chandelier for kitchen, hallway or entrance

In a kitchen, install it above an island or a table, never in the opening line of wall units, and high enough to move around freely. In a hallway, the constraint is the width of the passage. The Cara large pendant light fits within 55 to 65 cm and comes in black, white or gold, which solves both cases.

Can you install a large outdoor chandelier?

In this selection, no: all the models are IP20, a rating that corresponds to indoor use, protected from damp. A covered terrace is still outdoors. For an unsheltered entrance or a garden, you need a fitting designed for outdoor use, with a higher protection rating, which is not found in our indoor light fittings.

How do you install and maintain a large chandelier?

Before installation, check the fixing point: a large crystal chandelier can weigh close to 28 kg. Then prepare the bulbs according to the model's socket (E27, G4, G9, GU10 or integrated LED), adjust the cable height, then dust regularly.

Which bulb for a large chandelier?

Check the socket on the model's product page before ordering. On multi-head models, a blown bulb is not very noticeable but is replaced one by one: use the same colour temperature everywhere to keep the light even. The Lueur Sylvestre tree pendant light uses G4, in gold, with a dimmer possible.

Maintaining a crystal chandelier without damaging it

A soft, dry cloth is enough for glass and crystal; avoid abrasive products on lacquered frames. Dust the pendants one by one, without removing them, and use the cleaning session to check that the fixings are holding.

Buy with confidence: secure payment, tracked delivery, possible returns and Designix customer service to help you confirm a dimension before ordering. For a great height, start with the Edy staircase chandelier or the Elra living room chandelier, then refine according to the room in the lighting department.

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