Home Improvement & Maintenance : How Far From a Table Should the Light Fixture Hang?

991 views · Published 12 July 2009 · 1:43 · Indexed 20 September 2026

Channel: ehow · 2009 · Howto & Style

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The distance between a table and a light fixture should be 32 to 34 inches, based on an old rule of thumb, but personal preference and the size of the room are also factors. Make sure a light fixture illuminates enough of the table with help from a remodeling specialist in this free video on light fixtures.

Expert: William Perkinson
Bio: William Perkinson is a partner with Perkinson Building Corporation, based in Birmingham, Ala.
Filmmaker: Tim Brown

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