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Room length + width in feet = diameter in inches. Over a table: ½ to ⅔ of the table width.
Hang it:
See fixtures that fit →Mounting heights cheat-sheet
Wall sconce60–66" from floor to center
Kitchen island30–36" above counter, 24–30" apart
Entry chandelierAt least 7 ft clearance below
Bedside24–30" above the mattress
Color temperature
2700KWarm · bedrooms, living
3000KSoft white · kitchens
4000KNeutral · task, garage
Lumens vs old watts
450 lm≈ 40W
800 lm≈ 60W
1100 lm≈ 75W
1600 lm≈ 100W
Installation basics
Hardwired fixtures
- Turn off the breaker, not just the wall switch.
- Mount to a junction box rated for the fixture's weight.
- If you're not comfortable with wiring, hire a licensed electrician.
Plug-in fixtures
- No electrician needed — screw the plate to the wall, plug in.
- Use the included anchors on drywall.
- Route the cord along the wall or hide it with a cord cover.
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