For aesthetic balance the height of your chandelier should echo the height of the room.
Chandelier height foyer.
When hanging the chandelier make sure to hang it at the proper height.
9 feet or 108 inches 72 inches 36 inches.
For a foyer with a 10 foot high ceiling.
For every foot of foyer height allow 2 to 3 inches of fixture height.
You can hang a chandelier in practically any room in the house from the foyer to a large walk in closet.
A second formula helps you choose a chandelier of suitable height for the space.
With a 3 foot tall table 36 inches add another 36 inches to account for the gap between the table and the chandelier base.
Subtract that number from your ceiling height to get your maximum chandelier height.
36 inches 36 inches 72 inches.
Allow 2 5 to 3 inches in fixture height for every foot your foyer climbs.
With a ceiling height of less than 10 feet you need a smaller chandelier which measures.
Measure the distance between the floor and the ceiling.
Measure the height of your ceiling.
Interior designers have general guidelines for choosing a chandelier diameter height and illumination that is in proportion to a foyer.
Ideally a foyer chandelier should hang about 7 feet off the floor for ceilings measuring 10 feet.