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Decorating & Design

Updated Classics: Rustic Chandelier

Discover fresh alternatives to popular design trends in our online series, Updated Classics. Classic Pick: When it came to decorating this Lake Joseph, Ontario, cottage, designer Michael Angus was told to go rustic — and what could be more country-chic than a big harvest table under an antler chandelier? In…

Decorating & Design

Editor’s Picks: 7 Standout Kitchen Lighting Ideas

Whether your style is trad or modern, find a light fixture that gives your space soul!

Decorating & Design

How Big Should My Light Fixtures Be?

Calculate the right fixture size for your room using this basic formula: measure the room’s width in feet and multiply it by two. The resulting number is the approximate measurement — in inches — that is the ideal diameter for your fixture. For example, a 10-foot-wide room would have a…

Decorating & Design

How High Should I Hang My Dining Room Light Fixture?

Place your fixture where it “grounds” the dining table. It shouldn’t look like it’s “floating” alone in the room. Hang it 30 to 34 inches above the tabletop or five to 5-1/2 feet from the floor. Don’t automatically install a junction box (the electrical box the chandelier hangs from)…