Quick answer: for a hotel lobby or restaurant, spec the statement chandelier by volume and sightlines rather than residential formulas: fill roughly the upper third of a double-height space, hold clearances of 2.4 m+ in circulation zones, standardize on 2700–3000 K dimmable sources, and confirm custom sizing, mounting weight, and lead time in writing before design freeze. Details and a spec checklist below.
How is commercial sizing different from residential?
- Scale to the volume, not the floor plan. A lobby chandelier competes with 5–10 m of vertical space and long sightlines from entries, mezzanines and stairs. Residential length+width formulas undersize it — in hospitality, the statement piece typically occupies the upper third of the vertical volume and reads from every approach.
- Series, not singles. Restaurants usually need a hero fixture plus coordinated smaller pieces over tables, bars, and private rooms — one family, several scales. Custom manufacturing makes the coordinated set possible in one finish and one glass/crystal spec.
- Clearances: 2.4 m+ over circulation areas, 76–91 cm above tabletops, and generous clearance from sprinklers, HVAC diffusers and AV per your local code.
Durability and maintenance — the questions to ask before you buy
- Cleaning access: how will a 3 m cascade over a lobby be dusted? Look for demountable crystal strands, winch-ready mounting, or lift access in the design.
- Serviceable light sources: replaceable LED modules or standard-base lamps beat sealed fixtures over a 10-year service life.
- Finish durability: plated finishes (gold, chrome, gun black) on stainless steel frames handle humidity in entrances and dining rooms better than painted mild steel.
- Structural mounting: large custom pieces run 20–80+ kg — confirm the weight early so the ceiling structure is designed for it, not retrofitted.
Light quality, dimming, controls
- 2700–3000 K everywhere in guest-facing areas; mixed color temperatures across fixtures is the most visible spec error in hospitality interiors.
- Dimmable by default: confirm driver compatibility with the project’s control system (TRIAC/0-10V/DALI — specify at quote stage) so scenes can move from lunch to evening service.
- CRI 80+ minimum, 90+ where food and materials must look right.
- Voltage per region (110–240 V) is configured at order — relevant for international projects.
Procurement timeline that keeps the project on schedule
- Concept stage: send the interior concept, ceiling heights, and mood references — get fixture families, sizes and budget ranges back within 24 hours.
- Design freeze: confirm exact dimensions, finishes, CCT, dimming protocol and mounting weights in the spec sheet.
- Production: made-to-order pieces are built to the confirmed spec; you receive photo and video of your exact fixtures for approval before shipping.
- Delivery & install: worldwide shipping; mounting hardware and instructions included; installation by the project’s electrical contractor.
Spec checklist (copy into your fixture schedule)
| Item | What to record |
|---|---|
| Location / zone | Lobby, reception, dining, bar, corridor, staircase |
| Dimensions | Diameter × total height; custom drop length |
| Mounting | Structural ceiling point, fixture weight (kg) |
| Finish / material | Frame finish, crystal/glass type |
| Light source | CCT (2700/3000 K), CRI, lumen output, replaceability |
| Controls | Dimming protocol, circuit/zone |
| Voltage | 110–240 V per region |
| Lead time | Confirmed production + transit before design freeze |
Budget guidance
From our catalog: statement crystal fixtures in large standard sizes run $1,500–$4,500; fully custom hospitality pieces (oversized cascades, coordinated families, special finishes) are quoted per project. Volume-based trade pricing up to 30% applies from the first order for verified designers, architects, contractors, and hospitality groups — no minimum order.
How to start
Send floor plans or renders, ceiling heights, and the zones that need lighting through our quote form — you’ll get fixture proposals, exact sizes, and pricing within 24 hours, with a dedicated account manager through installation.
→ Get a project quote (24h) | Apply for the trade program (verification in 1 business day)
FAQ
Can you match fixtures to our interior design concept?
Yes — send renders or mood boards; we propose fixtures from 2,000+ designs or engineer custom pieces to match, in coordinated families across zones.
Do you supply projects outside the US?
Yes — we deliver worldwide and configure voltage per region at order.
How do we verify quality before shipment?
Every made-to-order fixture is photographed and filmed assembled, and shipped only after your approval.
Is there a minimum order for trade pricing?
No — trade pricing applies from the first purchase after verification (website/portfolio or business documents; 1 business day).