Staircase Width
Measure the widest visible opening of the staircase or staircase void.
Staircase Chandelier Size Calculator
Staircase Chandelier Size Calculator
Determine the correct chandelier size, drop and fixing position for staircase, entrance hall and double-height spaces. Designed for luxury residential, hospitality, developer and bespoke projects before a chandelier is selected, specified or ordered.
Project Information
Have Drawings or Plans?
If floor plans, staircase layouts, elevations or ceiling drawings are available, upload them for review and the VORELLI® team can assess scale, drop, clearance and fixing position directly.
Measurement Guide
How To Measure Your Staircase
Use the guide below to identify the correct dimensions before calculating your chandelier size. If you already have floor plans, elevations or ceiling drawings, upload them instead and the VORELLI® team can review the specification directly.
Staircase Length
Measure the longest visible dimension of the staircase or void.
Ceiling Height
Measure from finished floor level to the finished ceiling or highest visible fixing point.
Chandelier Drop
Drop is measured from the ceiling fixing point to the lowest point of the chandelier.
2200mm Clearance
Maintain at least 2200mm clearance from finished floor level or circulation routes.
Visual Centre
Position the chandelier through the visual centre of the void, not simply above one tread or handrail.
Which Staircase Best Matches Yours?
Choose the closest staircase geometry before using the calculator. This helps the recommendation reflect the way the chandelier will be viewed through the space.
This calculator provides an initial design recommendation. Final chandelier proportions should be reviewed against drawings, ceiling structure, fixing points, sightlines and installation constraints.
For private residences, villas, hospitality spaces and architect-led projects, drawings remain the most reliable way to confirm fixing position, sightlines, chandelier drop and final staircase chandelier dimensions.
Ordering Notes
Drop Height and Product Height
- Product HeightThe H height shown on VORELLI® products refers to the top of the chandelier frame to the lowest crystal or component.
- Spiral Staircase ChandeliersDrop height can be adjusted by the suspension chain. Minimum drop is 300mm, including the ceiling plate and one chain link.
- High CeilingsLonger cable or chain can be manufactured when required for high ceilings, double-height spaces or deeper staircase voids.
- Pendant Staircase ChandeliersPendant formations are pre-assembled in the chosen layout: spiral, freefall or diamond.
- Cable LengthIf unsure, choose slightly longer. Excess cable can be fed into the ceiling plate; release by pressing the suspension plug and gently pulling the cable.
- Ordering CautionIf the cable length is too short when ordered, it cannot be extended without rewiring the whole light fitting.
Private Project Support
Receive a Complimentary Sizing Recommendation
Share your staircase dimensions, drawings or elevations and the VORELLI® team can advise on scale, drop, fixing position and style direction.
Continue by space
Specification pathways
Move from calculated proportions to the collection most suited to the stairwell, entrance volume or bespoke brief.
- Staircase chandeliers For stairwells, landings and multi-level residential voids.
- Long drop chandeliers For tall ceilings where vertical rhythm matters more than width.
- Double height chandeliers For entrance halls, galleries and open architectural volumes.
- Bespoke chandeliers For offset fixings, exact finishes and project-specific drawings.
Sizing questions
Staircase Chandelier FAQ
What size chandelier is best for a staircase?
The best size depends on stair width, stair length, ceiling height and the number of visible floors. The calculator estimates diameter from width and length, then rounds into sensible luxury sizes.
How low should a staircase chandelier hang?
It should hang low enough to connect the void visually, while maintaining at least 2200mm clearance from finished floor level or circulation routes.
What clearance should be maintained below a staircase chandelier?
Allow a minimum of 2200mm from the lowest point of the chandelier to the finished floor or main circulation route. Larger projects should also review balustrades, landings and maintenance access.
Can a chandelier hang through multiple floors?
Yes. A chandelier can hang through multiple floors when the void has sufficient height, clearance and structural support. Spiral and long drop chandeliers are often selected for this use.
Which chandelier style works best for a stairwell?
Spiral chandeliers suit vertical stairwells, linear chandeliers suit longer stair runs, circular chandeliers suit broader entrance spaces and bespoke chandeliers suit exact architectural constraints.
How do I size a chandelier for a double-height entrance hall?
Review the full void height, staircase width, staircase length, viewing angles and balance between diameter and drop. A 900mm to 1200mm diameter range is often a strong starting point where the stair width allows.
Should I upload drawings before choosing a staircase chandelier?
Yes. Layouts, elevations, ceiling plans and reference images help confirm diameter, drop height, suspension position and installation constraints before final specification.
Refine Your Staircase Chandelier Specification
For staircase chandeliers, long drop installations and bespoke double-height features, VORELLI® can review drawings, ceiling structure, viewing angles and project intent before final specification.