Modern Chandeliers

{"type":"root","children":[{"type":"heading","level":2,"children":[{"type":"text","value":"How to choose a modern chandelier"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Modern chandeliers are usually sized by their widest dimension and their overall drop, so take both measurements before you shop. For a fixture lighting a whole room, add the room's length and width in feet and treat that number as a diameter in inches. Over a dining table, size to the table: half to two-thirds of the table width keeps the fixture in proportion and out of the way of anyone reaching across."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Decide early whether you want replaceable bulbs or an integrated LED. Integrated fixtures are slimmer and let designers hide the source inside a thin arm or disc, but the LED is not user-serviceable. Fixtures with sockets take standard lamps, so you can change color temperature and brightness later. Look for 2700K to 3000K for living and dining rooms and a CRI of 90 or higher if the room has strong colors or artwork."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Check the mounting and the dimming last. Confirm the supplied drop range covers your ceiling, confirm the fixture weight against your ceiling box, and confirm the dimmer type the driver expects."}]},{"type":"heading","level":3,"children":[{"type":"text","value":"Sizing"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Over a dining table: bottom of the fixture 30 to 36 inches above the tabletop."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"In an open room: bottom of the fixture at least 84 inches above the floor, plus about 3 inches of extra drop for each foot of ceiling over 8 feet."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Diameter: room length plus room width, in feet, converted to inches. A 14 by 16 foot room supports a 30 inch fixture."}]},{"type":"heading","level":3,"children":[{"type":"text","value":"FAQ"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Are integrated LED chandeliers worth it?","bold":true}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"They give a cleaner shape and a long service life, but the light source is part of the fixture. If you prefer to change bulbs yourself, choose a socketed design instead."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"What color temperature should I pick?","bold":true}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"2700K is close to a traditional incandescent and suits bedrooms and living rooms. 3000K is slightly crisper and works well in kitchens and dining rooms."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Will it work on a sloped ceiling?","bold":true}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Only if the canopy is rated for slope, or if a sloped-ceiling adapter is available. Check the product specification before ordering."}]}]}