Ralla Double Sconce

30–36 in. above surface

Dining Table

Start near one-half to two-thirds of the table width and keep the fixture comfortably inside each edge.

For an extra-long table, a linear fixture or a balanced pair often reads better than one oversized round chandelier.

30–36 in. above counter

Kitchen Island

Keep a linear fixture about 6–12 inches inside each end. For multiple pendants, calculate even spacing from the actual shade diameter.

Check the range hood, cabinet doors, seating positions, and primary sightlines before finalizing the drop.

Two-story volume

Grand Foyer & Great Room

Use room length plus width only as a first scale check. Preserve at least 7 feet of walk-path headroom, then set the visual center from both floors and major windows.

Avoid one universal floor-height rule for every foyer; the architecture and fixture height determine the final suspension.

Kitchen Island

Hang pendant shades about 30–36 inches above the countertop. For multiples, begin around 24–30 inches center to center and distribute the remaining space evenly.

Dining Table

Position the bottom of the pendant about 30–36 inches above the table. Size the fixture to the tabletop and keep conversation sightlines clear.

Bedside

A shade bottom around 18–24 inches above the nightstand is a practical starting point. Confirm reach, reading height, and clearance before the electrical box is finalized.

Low Ceilings & Clearances

Low-profile fixtures preserve overhead space near doors and circulation paths. Maintain at least 7 feet from the finished floor to the fixture’s lowest point in walk-through areas.

Room Scale

Add room length and width in feet, then use that total in inches as an approximate fixture diameter. Treat the result as a proportion check, not a product-specific requirement.

Hallways

Keep the fixture comfortably within the hallway width and clear of door swings. For repeated fixtures, use even spacing and adjust around openings and architectural features.

Entryway & Hallway

Mount the center of a general wall sconce roughly 60–72 inches above the finished floor, then adjust for ceiling height, doors, artwork, and eye level.

Above a Vanity Mirror

For a fixture above the mirror, 75–80 inches from the floor is a useful starting range. Confirm the mirror height, user eye level, fixture depth, and damp-location rating.

Bedside & Reading

Place the light source near seated eye level and within comfortable reach. Check shade projection, headboard height, switch access, and glare before installation.