Pineapple Chandelier

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Updated 04/04/2021

Something very different in lighting, not to mention chandeliers, these pineapple chandeliers are lovely, if not a bit odd. They will give any home an island touch. In the days of yore, people would carry a pineapple as a symbol of status and nobility. Give your home this nobel chandelier and watch as it makes your home sparkle with light. See collection for more.

Buying Guide

If you want a grandiose addition to wow your guests, then a pineapple chandelier can definitely do the job. On top of that, because a chandelier provides lighting, it can work in any room in your home from bathrooms and bedrooms to living rooms. The thing with pineapple chandeliers is they come with so many different variations.

If it's your first time shopping for one, it's likely that you'll end up confused on what to get. If you need help in navigating through a myriad of options, then this article is for you.

How to determine the right size for a pineapple chandelier?

The first way to do it is to get the width and length of the room in feet. Then, add the width and length. Next, just change it to inches to get the ideal size. For example, if you have a room that is 16 feet by 10 feet. Add the two to reach 26 feet. Then, just change feet to inches. In this case, the ideal chandelier size for the room is 26 inches in diameter.

Another way to do it is to measure the room diagonally. This means measuring from one corner to the opposite and most distant corner. You'd want to measure in terms of feet. Once you have the number, just drop the feet and change it to inches. So, if the diagonal measurement of the room is 20 feet, then the ideal pineapple chandelier size is 20 inches in diameter.

When it comes to choosing the right pineapple chandelier for you, getting the right size is crucial. If you get one that is too small, then it would be very visible in an awful way. In fact, you'd rather err on the side of having a pineapple chandelier that is too large.

What's the proper height for a pinneapple chandelier?

When talking about the pineapple chandelier height, it typically means its distance from the floor.

If you're planning to place the chandelier above a table, then the distance between the two should be around 30 inches to 36 inches. On the other hand, if you're thinking of placing it directly above the floor, then there should be at least 7 feet of distance.

Depending on the height of the ceiling, you may need to use a semi-flush or flush fixture.

What are the most common pineapple chandelier design styles?

There are plenty of pineapple chandelier design styles, but the common ones include crystal, art glass, rustic, Victorian, modern, traditional, transitional and industrial. Now that you have the ideal width and height of the pineapple chandelier, style is the next important factor to consider.

When choosing the style that’s right for your space, you'd want to take a cue from the rest of the room's style. Be consistent. If the room is Victorian in style, you'd also want a Victorian pineapple chandelier.

Although your options for a pineapple chandelier are plentiful, knowing how to filter your choices is the key to avoiding confusion and frustration. The key points mentioned above should help you remove the options that don't apply to your situation.