• Width of chandelier should be based on size of the room. Measure the width of the room in feet and double the number and call it inches. So for a 12 foot wide room, get a 24 inch chandelier for best impact.
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| via House Beautiful designer Gary McBournie |
• Area Rugs should extend 2 feet from the edges of the dining table, so front legs remain on the carpet when chair is pulled out.
• Distance between the dining table and wall should be at least 3 feet
• For comfortable dining experience, allow for approximately 24 to 30 inches of tabletop for each person
• There should be 8 inches between the tabletop and dining chair seat.