Lighting Guide
KITCHEN
Sconce
Fixture should hang 60” from floor or 24” from counter to bottom of fixture.
For above a window or open shelf, the top of the window frame or shelf should be around 6” from the bottom of the fixture’s canopy.
Pendant
For over counter/island or table - fixture should have a minimum clearance of 30-36” between the bottom of the fixture and the top of the counter/table.
Smaller Islands (4-5’ long) - recommend using 1 large or 2 medium sized fixtures.
Larger Islands - recommend using 3 medium or 2 larger sized fixtures.
If multiple pendants - space between fixtures should be approximately at least 24”.
Allow at least 6” from edge of counter or table to the light fixture on each side.
There should be a minimum of 7’ from the bottom of the fixture to the floor.
Chandelier/Pendant Width - fixtures should be ½ - ¾ the width of dining table.
Minimum clearance of 30-36” from bottom of fixture and top of dining table.
Fixtures with taller overall height may be better for rooms with high ceilings - Add approximately 3” of height and/or width for every additional foot in room height.
Traditionally more formal dining rooms have lower hanging lights.
BATHROOM
Sconce
Place sconce 60” - 65” from ground to backplate or just above eye level to prevent unflattering shadows.
Sconces should be about 36”-40” apart.
Linear sconce - light should be ¾ width size of mirror.
*Please keep in mind that these are just the standard measurements. Use them as a starting point and feel free to adjust them to fit your space.
Pendant
There should be a minimum of 7’ from the bottom of the fixture to the floor, 8’ if it’s over a bathtub.
Fixtures with taller overall height may be better for rooms with high ceilings - Add approximately 3” for every additional foot.
LIVING/GREAT ROOM
Pendant & Chandelier
There should be a minimum of 7’ from the bottom of the fixture to the floor.
Fixtures with taller overall height may be better for rooms with high ceilings - Add approximately 3” to light fixture for every additional foot.
* If it’s a primary light source, you’ll want about 100 lumens per square yard.
Sconce
Leave minimum of 6” from door frame and edge of fixture.
Hang above eye level - approximately 60” - 72” from floor to center of junction box.
For Vaulted Ceilings - approximately 66” - 72” from floor.
BEDROOM
Sconce
Center sconce to bedside table and approximately 30” - 36” above top of mattress.
Pendant/Chandelier
There should be a minimum of 7’ from the bottom of the fixture to the floor.
Fixtures with taller overall height may be better for rooms with high ceilings - Add approximately 3” for every additional foot.
ENTRY, HALL & STAIRWAY
Chandelier/Pendant
There should be a minimum of 7’ from the bottom of the fixture to the floor.
Fixtures with taller overall height may be better for rooms with high ceilings - Add approximately 3” for every additional foot.
Sconce
Leave minimum of 6” from door frame and edge of fixture.
Hang above eye level - approximately 60” - 72” from floor to center of junction box.
For Vaulted Ceilings - approximately 66” - 72”.
Best to keep sconces in hallway 8’ - 10’ apart.
OUTDOOR
Sconce
Fixture should be at eye-level or 60” - 65” from ground to center of sconce.
Two sconces should be ¼ of the height of the door.
One sconce should be ⅓ the height of the door.
Lantern/Pendant
Fixture should be ⅕ the height of the door.
Bottom edge of fixture should hang just above the door trim.