Dining table
75–85cm
above the tabletop
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The Noralux size guide
A few measurements are all it takes. Choose your type of light, move the sliders, and see your room drawn to scale.
01 · Pendant lights
Hung too high, a pendant floats awkwardly. Too low, it blocks the view across the table. Tell us where it will hang and we will work out the drop, the shade size and the spacing for you.
Where will it hang?
Room by room
Dining table
75–85cm
above the tabletop
Kitchen island
75–90cm
above the worktop
Bedside
50–60cm
above the bedside table
Hallways & walkways
210cm
minimum clearance from the floor
Two or three pendants
Check the cord before you order. Every product page lists the suspension length under Technical information. Make sure it covers the drop from the ceiling shown above, and fine-tune the height once the light is installed.
02 · Ceiling lights & chandeliers
Too small and a ceiling light looks lost; too large and it overwhelms. Add the length and width of your room in metres, multiply by 8.3, and you have the ideal diameter in centimetres. Try it with your own room.
Over a dining table, size to the table rather than the room: about half to two-thirds of its width.
By ceiling height
Under 2.4 m
Flush or semi-flush
Sits close to the ceiling and keeps the room feeling open.
2.4 – 2.7 m
Pendants & compact chandeliers
Most designs work beautifully. Keep 210 cm clear where people walk.
Above 2.7 m
Statement chandeliers
The height to let a sculptural piece take centre stage.
At a glance
| Room | Diameter |
|---|---|
| 3 × 3 mSmall bedroom, study | about 50 cm |
| 4 × 3.5 mBedroom, dining room | 60–65 cm |
| 5 × 4 mLiving room | about 75 cm |
| 6 × 5 mLarge living, open-plan | 90 cm or more |
Sloped ceiling? Look for designs marked as compatible, or supplied with a sloped-ceiling adapter.
03 · Wall lights
Height is the difference between a wall light that feels intentional and one that feels awkward. Keep the light just above eye level so it glows without glaring, and use pairs to bring calm to a room.
Where will it go?
Heights at a glance
| Where | From the floor |
|---|---|
| Living room & hallway | 150–170 cm |
| Bedsideabout 60 cm above the mattress | 120–140 cm |
| Either side of a mirrorat face height | 155–165 cm |
| Staircasefollowing the line of the stairs | 150–170 cmabove the step |
Direction of light
Uplight
Washes light across the ceiling and makes a room feel taller.
Downlight
Creates intimate pools of light, ideal beside a bed or chair.
Up & down
Adds drama and texture to a plain wall.
Hardwired
Connected to your home's electrics and a wall switch, for the neatest result. We recommend installation by a qualified electrician.
Rechargeable
No wiring where you want light? A rechargeable wall light needs no cables and no electrician.
Bathrooms. Only use lights with a suitable IP rating (IP44 or higher, depending on the zone). You will find it under Technical information on every product page.
Personal advice
Send us your room measurements and a photo. We will suggest the right size and height, before you order.