{"id":6845,"date":"2022-09-21T10:00:39","date_gmt":"2022-09-21T10:00:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.destinationlighting.com\/fliptheswitch\/?p=6845"},"modified":"2025-04-15T22:40:49","modified_gmt":"2025-04-15T22:40:49","slug":"the-chandelier-installation-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.destinationlighting.com\/fliptheswitch\/the-chandelier-installation-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"The Chandelier Installation Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"

So, you\u2019ve bought a new chandelier. Regardless if it was an impulse buy or something you’ve been planning for a long time to bring some sophistication to a dining room or foyer, you now have to figure out how to hang the darn \u2014 but gorgeous<\/em> (we don’t want to be disparaging here) \u2014 thing. Chandelier installation costs drop considerably, obviously, if you do it yourself.<\/p>\n

Destination Lighting, with more than a century of lighting experience<\/a>, has complied a few pointers about what to do and not to do when installing a new chandelier.<\/p>\n

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Chapman & Myers 49 1\/8-inch Keystone Aged Iron Two Tier Chandelier by Visual Comfort<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

A Simple Chandelier Installation Guide<\/h2>\n

For this guide, we’ll assume you\u2019re installing a new chandelier where an old chandelier used to hang \u2014 or at least a suitable light fixture already exists. If installing a chandelier where no wiring or fixture exist, if you don’t have the prerequisite electrical skills, for the love of Valhalla, consult with or employ an electrician to help you.<\/p>\n

First, we\u2019ll look at what you need to do before installing your chandelier, including things to verify to ensure you’ve purchased the correct sized chandelier. Then, once you\u2019re confident you’ve picked the right spot and light, we’ll get into how to install a chandelier.<\/p>\n

Chandelier Pre-Installation<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Shut Off the Power<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Before you do anything else, check the fuse box or circuit breaker and make sure you shut off the power. Be safe and never mess around with live wires. Naturally, chandelier installation should take place during the daytime, providing you with natural light while you work. Once the power supply is turned off (triple-check this), you can remove the old fixture if necessary, which means it\u2019s still in place.<\/p>\n

Test Beam Strength<\/strong><\/p>\n

If hanging a similar-sized chandelier to one that dangled from the same spot before, chances are the beam or strut can bear the load. If installing a chandelier where only a simple light hung, or opting for a larger chandelier, ensure that the beam and strut can take the additional weight.<\/p>\n

Measure Out the Correct Height<\/strong><\/p>\n

A few simple guidelines exist to help you sort out the correct height to hang a chandelier<\/a>. The first point to pay attention to is whether you’ll be installing your chandelier above a dining room table, or if it will hang above a floor with no furniture directly below it. An improperly hung chandelier looks awkward, defeating the \u201cclass-things-up\u201d reason you bought it for.<\/p>\n