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Our Lighting Guide

This lighting guide is designed to simplify the design process, making it easier to choose the perfect fixtures for your home. We understand that selecting lighting can feel overwhelming, so we've put together answers to the most common questions we receive to help you make informed decisions with confidence.

Kitchen Island Lighting

Kitchen Island

Pendants should have minimum 24” of space between each fixture.

There should be at least 6” of clearance from edge of the island​ to the edge of the fixture.

For a linear pendant, choose a fixture that is 2/3 the length of the island.​

The fixture should hang 30"-36" from the bottom of the fixture to the table surface.

Lighting Guide
Lighting Guide

Dining Room Lighting

Round Table:

The fixture should be 1/2 to 3/4 of the table diameter.

The fixture should hang 30"-36" from the bottom of the fixture to the table surface.

Lighting Guide
Lighting Guide

Rectangle Table:

The fixture length should be 1/2 to 3/4 of the table length.

The fixture width should be 1/2 to 2/3 of the table width.

The fixture should hang 30"-36" from the bottom of the fixture to the table surface.

Lighting Guide
Lighting Guide

Bathroom Lighting

Wall Sconces Beside the Mirror:

The wall sconces should be hung 60"-70" from the floor to the center of the backplates. Typically, this should be around eye level.

As far as the distance between the 2 sconces, this all depends on the size of the actual mirror so the this varies.​

Lighting Guide
Lighting Guide

Vanity Light Above the Mirror:

The ideal wall sconce or vanity light for above a bathroom mirror should be at least ¾ of the width of the mirror. However, the light must not exceed the mirror's width.

It should be hung anywhere from 75"-80" from the floor.​

Lighting Guide
Lighting Guide

Bedroom Lighting

Chandelier/Pendant:

If you have higher ceiling, a great idea is to add a chandelier or pendant to the center of the room, towards the end of the bed.​

Lighting Guide
Lighting Guide

Bedside Table Lamp:

Table lamps should not occupy more than 2/3 of the bedside table.​

Lighting Guide
Lighting Guide

Bedside Wall Sconce:

Wall sconces should ideally be hung 55-60" between the floor and the top of the sconce.

​PRO TIP: Be sure to take note of where the electrical mounting point is located on your wall sconce.

Lighting Guide
Lighting Guide

Foyer Lighting

Chandelier/Pendant:

The fixture should be hung at least 84" from the floor to the bottom of the fixture.

There should be at least 12" between the top of the door to the bottom of the fixture.

Lighting Guide
Lighting Guide

Desk Lamp Lighting

Desk Lamp:

The desk lamp should be slightly above your head while seated, positioned so that no light is directly in your eyes.

Lighting Guide
Lighting Guide

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