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How to measure a chandelier for your dining room

One concern often expressed by customers when selecting a chandelier is how to choose the correct size. Choosing the correct size chandelier for your space is one of the most important factors to consider before purchasing any new light fixture. A general piece of advice is to not be afraid of a chandelier being too large for a room. More often than not, customers will tend to lean towards purchasing a chandelier that may actually be too small for the space because of concerns about purchasing one that is too large.

Helpful Tip-

In an average size dining room, we recommend chandeliers in the range of 20"-24" in diameter. In a larger room, you might want a chandelier with a diameter in the 25" - 30" range, and may also want to consider a double or triple tier chandelier.

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What are Primitives?

Simply put, Primitives are pieces that show the look of time, and they come in the form of linens, lighting, furniture pieces, or handcrafted decor. Primitives can be new pieces made to look old through paint distressing or with the use of rustic materials, or they can be actual antiques that tell their history through every nick in their paint or patch in their quilting.

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