{"title":"Linear Chandeliers","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA linear chandelier is the right answer for any surface that isn't round\u003c\/strong\u003e — a rectangular dining table, a kitchen island, a long console. A round fixture over a rectangular table always leaves the ends dim and the proportions off. A linear one follows the shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe length rule\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA linear chandelier should be \u003cstrong\u003eone-half to two-thirds the length of the table or island\u003c\/strong\u003e below it. On a 72-inch table, that's a fixture between 36 and 48 inches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGoing shorter looks timid; going longer starts to crowd the ends and makes it hard to walk past. If you're between two sizes, \u003cstrong\u003etake the longer one\u003c\/strong\u003e — under-scaling is the more common mistake and the more visible one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHeight and centring\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBottom of the fixture \u003cstrong\u003e30 to 34 inches above the tabletop\u003c\/strong\u003e on a standard 8-foot ceiling. Add roughly 3 inches per additional foot of ceiling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCentre it on the table, not the room. This matters in a lot of Canadian houses, where open-plan renovations mean the dining table often sits off-centre relative to the ceiling box. If the box is wrong, a \u003cstrong\u003eswag kit or an offset canopy\u003c\/strong\u003e lets you move the fixture without moving the wiring — far cheaper than an electrician relocating the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eLinear over a kitchen island\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA single linear fixture is a genuine alternative to multiple pendants over an island. It gives even light along the whole surface instead of three pools, and it's one canopy instead of three — which means \u003cstrong\u003eone existing ceiling box does the job\u003c\/strong\u003e, where three pendants usually need new wiring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor an island, hang the bottom \u003cstrong\u003e30 to 36 inches above the countertop\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eLight distribution\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCheck whether the fixture's lights point down, up, or both. \u003cstrong\u003eDownward-facing shades\u003c\/strong\u003e put light on the table and are the practical choice for dining and food prep. \u003cstrong\u003eOpen or upward-facing\u003c\/strong\u003e designs are softer but leave the surface underlit — fine if you have other light sources, weak if the fixture is doing all the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWiring and bulbs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAll fixtures run on \u003cstrong\u003e120V at 60Hz\u003c\/strong\u003e, standard Canadian residential supply. Most take \u003cstrong\u003eE12\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eE26\u003c\/strong\u003e bulbs. For a dining table or island, \u003cstrong\u003e2700K\u003c\/strong\u003e — warm light is what makes food and faces read properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePut it on a dimmer, and use an \u003cstrong\u003eLED-rated dimmer\u003c\/strong\u003e if you're running LED bulbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom a Canadian company that eats most of its dinners after dark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat length linear chandelier do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne-half to two-thirds the length of the table or island beneath it. A 72-inch table takes a 36 to 48 inch fixture. When between sizes, choose the longer one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow high should a linear chandelier hang?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e30 to 34 inches above a dining tabletop, or 30 to 36 inches above a kitchen island countertop, on an 8-foot ceiling. Add about 3 inches per extra foot of ceiling height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLinear chandelier or multiple pendants over an island?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA linear fixture gives even light along the surface and needs only one ceiling box. Multiple pendants give more visual rhythm but usually require new wiring for each canopy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMy ceiling box isn't centred on my table — what do I do?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse a swag kit or an offset canopy to reposition the fixture over the table without moving the wiring. Far cheaper than having an electrician relocate the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDo they work with Canadian wiring?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — 120V\/60Hz standard Canadian residential supply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What length linear chandelier do I need?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"One-half to two-thirds the length of the table or island beneath it. A 72-inch table takes a 36 to 48 inch fixture. 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