Wide brass dome pendant light centered above a round dining table, showing correct fixture-to-table proportion

Pendant Light Size Guide: How Big Should a Pendant Be and How Low Should It Hang?

Three measurements size a pendant light. Width: over a dining table, choose a fixture one-half to two-thirds the table's width, leaving at least 6 inches of table visible on each side. Height: hang...
Wall Sconce Placement Guide: How High to Hang Sconces in Every Room

Wall Sconce Placement Guide: How High to Hang Sconces in Every Room

Mount a wall sconce so its center sits 60 to 66 inches above the finished floor — roughly eye level for a standing adult. That single measurement covers hallways, living rooms, and entryways. Three...
Pair of wide brass dome pendant lights hanging above a kitchen island in morning light

Kitchen Island Lighting Guide: How Many Pendants, What Size, and How High to Hang Them

Kitchen island lighting works to three measurements: hang the bottom of each pendant 30 to 36 inches above the countertop, space multiple pendants 24 to 30 inches apart center to center, and keep t...
Close-up of glowing alabaster stone shade showing natural veining, Esperilux alabaster lighting

What Is Alabaster Lighting? A Complete Guide to Natural Stone Chandeliers, Pendants & Sconces

Alabaster lighting is made from genuine natural stone — a fine-grained form of gypsum — cut thin enough for light to pass through. When lit, the stone diffuses light through its mineral veining, so...
How to Specify Crystal Chandeliers for Hospitality Projects: A Designer's Guide

How to Specify Crystal Chandeliers for Hospitality Projects: A Designer's Guide

How to Specify Crystal Chandeliers for Hospitality Projects: A Designer's Guide By Zhu Qi, Founder & Lead Designer · Esperilux To specify crystal chandeliers for a hospitality project, a desig...
Custom & Bulk Crystal Chandeliers: A Sourcing Guide for Hospitality Projects

Custom & Bulk Crystal Chandeliers: A Sourcing Guide for Hospitality Projects

By Zhu Qi, Founder & Lead Designer · Esperilux To source custom or bulk crystal chandeliers for a hospitality project, work directly with an OEM/ODM manufacturer that offers genuine K9 crystal...
Crystal Chandeliers for Hotels, Restaurants & B&Bs (Sourcing Guide)

Crystal Chandeliers for Hotels, Restaurants & B&Bs (Sourcing Guide)

Crystal Chandeliers for Hotels, Restaurants & B&Bs To source crystal chandeliers for a hospitality project, work directly with a manufacturer that offers genuine K9 crystal, solid brass co...
Bedroom Chandelier Guide

Bedroom Chandelier Guide

Bedroom Chandelier Guide: Size, Placement, and Soft Lighting To choose a bedroom chandelier, size it by the room: add the length and width in feet, and use that number in inches as the diameter. A ...
Types of Chandeliers

Types of Chandeliers

Types of Chandeliers: A Complete Guide to Styles, Shapes, and Sizes Chandeliers fall into a few main groups: by style (Empire and Maria Theresa, cascading, spiral, modern-linear, and traditional ti...