# Chandelier buying guide: size, hanging height and bulbs

> How to choose a chandelier – sizing to the room and table, hanging height, number of lights, E14 bulbs and colour temperature – with Timbo's C-series and D-series chandeliers.

- URL: https://timbo.com.au/guides/chandelier-buying-guide
- Publisher: Timbo (https://timbo.com.au) – trade supplier of European oak floorboards to partners in Australia and New Zealand
- Last updated: 2026-10-14
- Contact (email only): partnerships@timbo.com.au

## Key facts

- Room rule of thumb: chandelier diameter (cm) ≈ room length + width (m) × 8–10.
- Over a dining table, choose a chandelier about half to two-thirds of the table width and hang it about 75–90cm above the tabletop.
- In walkways, keep the bottom of the chandelier at least about 2.1m above the floor.
- Timbo chandeliers use E14 (small Edison screw) bulb holders; warm-white LEDs (2700–3000K) suit most homes.
- Chandeliers must be installed by a licensed electrician, with a ceiling fixing rated for the weight.

## 1. Size the chandelier to the room

A simple rule: **add the room's length and width in metres, then multiply by about 8–10** to get a chandelier diameter in centimetres.

| Room | Length + width | Suggested diameter | Timbo option |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Entry 2.5 × 3m | 5.5m | 44–55cm | C03 (D44cm), D9289-8 (D46cm) |
| Bedroom 3.5 × 4m | 7.5m | 60–75cm | C06 (D64cm), D9174-6 (D69cm) |
| Living 4 × 5m | 9m | 72–90cm | C08 (D81cm) |
| Large living 5 × 6m | 11m | 88–110cm | C10 (D100cm) |

Timbo's product information also gives suggested room areas: C03 about 5–8 m², C06 about 9–16 m², C10 about 26–31 m².

## 2. Over a dining table

Choose a chandelier roughly **half to two-thirds the width of the table**, and hang it so the bottom sits about **75–90cm above the tabletop**. Long tables can take two smaller chandeliers.

## 3. Hanging height and ceilings

Typical Australian and New Zealand ceilings are about 2.4–2.7m. In walkways keep the bottom of the fitting at least about **2.1m above the floor**. Taller models such as the D9195-3 Elegant Glow (H71cm) suit higher ceilings and stairwells.

## 4. Bulbs and colour temperature

Timbo chandeliers use **E14** (small Edison screw) holders. **Warm-white LED** candle bulbs (about **2700–3000K**) give a classic glow and flatter timber floors. Dimmable LEDs need a compatible dimmer – ask your electrician.

## 5. Installation

Chandeliers must be installed by a **licensed electrician**, who will check the ceiling fixing can carry the weight – larger wrought-iron models need a secure mount.

## The Timbo indoor range

- [C03 3-Light E14 Bulb Chandelier](https://timbo.com.au/products/c03-3-light-e14-bulb-chandelier) – C03 3-Light E14 Bulb Chandelier – indoor lighting from Timbo, supplied to trade partners in Australia and New Zealand. Enquire by email.
- [C06 6-Light E14 Bulb Chandelier](https://timbo.com.au/products/6-light-e14-bulb-chandelier) – C06 6-Light E14 Bulb Chandelier – indoor lighting from Timbo, supplied to trade partners in Australia and New Zealand. Enquire by email.
- [C08 8-Light E14 Bulb Chandelier](https://timbo.com.au/products/c08-8-light-e14-bulb-chandelier) – C08 8-Light E14 Bulb Chandelier – indoor lighting from Timbo, supplied to trade partners in Australia and New Zealand. Enquire by email.
- [C10 10-Light E14 Bulb Chandelier](https://timbo.com.au/products/c10-10-light-e14-bulb-chandelier) – C10 10-Light E14 Bulb Chandelier – indoor lighting from Timbo, supplied to trade partners in Australia and New Zealand. Enquire by email.

**Talk to the Timbo team:** Questions about specifications, stock or partnering? We reply during business hours, Monday to Friday. → https://timbo.com.au/pages/contact-us

## Sources

- Product sizes, bulb types and suggested room areas: Timbo product information.
- Sizing and hanging-height figures are widely used lighting-industry rules of thumb; confirm with your designer or electrician for your space.

## Photos

- ![D9289-8 Radiant Elegance chandelier](https://timbo.com.au/assets/img/legacy/d9289-8-radiant-elegance-chandelier.webp)

## Frequently asked questions

### What size chandelier do I need for my living room?

Add the room's length and width in metres and multiply by about 8–10 to get a diameter in centimetres. A 4 × 5m room suggests roughly 72–90cm – for example the C08 (D81cm). Timbo's product pages also list suggested room areas, e.g. C06 for 9–16 m² and C10 for 26–31 m².

### How high should a chandelier hang over a dining table?

About 75–90cm between the tabletop and the bottom of the chandelier is a common guide. Higher ceilings can take the upper end.

### How many lights should a chandelier have?

More arms give more light and a grander look. As a guide, 3 lights suit small rooms and entries, 6 lights mid-sized living and dining rooms, and 8–10 lights large or double-height spaces.

### What bulbs go in an E14 chandelier?

E14 is the small Edison screw base. LED candle bulbs in warm white (about 2700–3000K) give a classic glow; check the maximum wattage on the fitting.

## Related pages

- [Indoor lighting – chandeliers & wall lights](https://timbo.com.au/collections/indoor-lighting) – Chandeliers and crystal wall lights from Timbo – 3 to 10-light E14 chandeliers in wrought iron, iron-and-crystal and copper. Trade supply across Australia and NZ.
- [Elegant illumination – chandeliers & wall lights](https://timbo.com.au/collections/elegant-illumination) – Timbo's Elegant Illumination collection – Radiant Elegance, Elegant Glow and Warm Aura chandeliers, C-series wrought-iron chandeliers and crystal wall lights.
- [Lighting with oak floors: how to make European oak look its best](https://timbo.com.au/guides/lighting-and-oak-floors) – How lighting changes the look of European oak floorboards – warm vs cool light, reflections on herringbone, chandeliers over parquet and outdoor-to-indoor flow.