Measure your foyer's length and width. Add the numbers to arrive at the diameter in inches. Here are some examples: 6 feet by 6 feet; Add 6 and 6; Choose a mini-chandelier under 14 inches in diameter. 8 feet by 9 feet: Add 8 and 9; Choose a chandelier with about a 17-inch diameter.

The formula is: (ceiling height) x 2.5 = ideal chandelier height; (room width) + (room length) = ideal chandelier diameter in inches. If you have a bright foyer, play around with shape by opting for an abstract or geometric fixture.

A good rule of thumb is to measure the width and length of the space in feet and add them together. The sum of these measurements, in inches, can give you an approximate diameter for your chandelier. For example, if your foyer is 10 feet wide and 12 feet long, a chandelier with a diameter of around 22 inches may be suitable

Chandelier size for hall ways should be determined by the width of the hallway. Multiple the hallway’s width in feet by 2.5 will be the diameter of the chandelier in inches. For example, the hallway’s width is 8 feet. The chandelier’s diameter should be about 20 (8 x 2.5) inches