How to choose a chandelier (jhumar) for your home
Jhumar is the everyday word for a chandelier. Choose the type first, then style, finish, size, light and price. For a fan with a chandelier, see the jhumar fan guide.
Which type of chandelier should I choose?
Choose the type around your room's shape, ceiling height and furniture.
Range numbers are from 12 November 2026: 1,653 designs, including 1,016 added within the previous year.
- Crystal: hanging crystal details for a decorative living room or dining setting.
- Rectangular: a long fitting for long dining tables and long rooms.
- Modern: simple lines or open shapes for contemporary rooms.
- Double height: a tall fitting or extended arrangement for high halls and staircases.
- Luxury: elaborate decorative designs for rooms where the light is a main feature.
- Candle arm: arms with upright candle-like lights for traditional dining or living rooms.
- Classic: familiar decorative shapes for traditional furniture and interiors.
- Italian style: decorative curved forms for an ornate room; the name describes style, not origin.
- Hand blown glass: shaped glass pieces for a room where you want expressive forms.
- LED chandelier: a design using LEDs, worth considering for contemporary spaces.
- Glass ball: round glass shades for a softer-looking shape over seating or dining.
- Multi-arm: several branches carrying lights, suited to a central position in a room.
- Novelty: unusual decorative forms for a room with a playful or individual theme.
- Ceiling fixed: sits close to the ceiling, worth considering for lower ceilings.
- Customised metal and sculptural frame: shaped frames made to your size for a particular room.
- Customised glass and crystal cluster: grouped pieces made to your size for halls or staircases.
- Customised crystal and classical: traditional decorative arrangements made to your size for formal rooms.
- Customised multi-pendant cluster: separate hanging lights grouped to your size for a dining area or tall space.
Which chandelier style, finish and glass colour suit my room?
Choose the overall style before choosing the metal finish and glass or crystal colour.
Modern styles use simpler shapes; classic and candle-arm styles suit more decorative furniture. Compare the outline with your room before focusing on small details.
Gold adds a warm metal colour; antique brass looks more aged. Chrome gives a silver-coloured finish, while black creates a darker outline.
Clear glass or crystal keeps a transparent look; amber adds a warm tint, while smoke adds a grey tint. Options vary, check the product page. Browse the chandelier collection or start with latest chandelier designs.
What chandelier size should I choose for my room or dining table?
Use room dimensions as a starting point, then check the table width and the fitting's full height.
A good starting point is to add room length and width in feet, then use that total in inches for chandelier width. A 12 ft by 14 ft room suggests about 26 inches, or about 65 cm.
Over a table, about half to two-thirds of its width is a good starting point. For fitting height, consider about 2.5 to 3 inches per foot of ceiling height. A 10 ft ceiling suggests about 25 to 30 inches, or about 65 to 75 cm.
For long tables, consider a rectangular light or a row of about two or three pendants. Aim to stop about 15 cm or more short of each table end. Each product page lists its size; check it before ordering. Use the chandelier finder to narrow your choices, or compare the hanging light guide.
How high should a chandelier hang above a dining table or in a hall?
Start with about 75 to 90 cm above a table, while allowing about 2.1 m or more in walkways.
Measure the table gap from the tabletop to the lowest part of the chandelier. In an entrance hall or open floor area, measure from the floor.
Double-height halls and staircases can suit a taller fitting or cluster. Check the view from the landing as well as below. Confirm the complete hanging height before ordering.
How many bulbs and which light colour should a chandelier have?
Check the bulb count and available light colour against how you use the room.
The range includes designs with six, eight or twelve bulbs. Bulb inclusion and light-colour options vary, check the product page.
About 2700K to 3000K warm white is a good starting point for living rooms, bedrooms and dining. Warm light also suits crystal and brass. Consider about 4000K neutral white for kitchens or study spaces, or about 5000K to 6000K cool white for utility areas.
What should I check about chandelier weight, fitting and care?
Have a qualified electrician or installer check the ceiling support and wire point before fitting a heavy chandelier.
Do not assume a false ceiling alone can hold the weight. Plan the wire point with your electrician before plaster and paint.
For care, switch off and dust gently with a soft dry cloth. Think about cleaning access before choosing a tall staircase fitting.
Can I get a chandelier made to my size?
Customised chandeliers can have their size, finish and crystal changed to suit your space.
There are 368 designs carrying the customised tag. Read about chandeliers made to your size, then use the bespoke chandelier enquiry form. Share room measurements, ceiling height, table size and the design you like.
How much does a chandelier cost in India?
In our range, the middle listed price is about ₹38,000, with choices across the bands below.
As of 12 November 2026, 1,357 designs have listed prices and 296 are price on request. Price-on-request pieces are mostly large or made to order. Listed figures use each design's lowest variant price, including GST.
Prices change. The product page shows the current price.
What should I check before buying a chandelier?
Confirm the type, style, finish, fit, light and current price before ordering.
- Choose the type, then style, then finish and glass colour.
- Check room size, table width and complete hanging height.
- Ask your electrician to check support and the wire point.
- Confirm bulb count, bulb inclusion and light colour.
- Check cleaning access, current price and warranty for that model.
Questions and answers
Choose for the room first, then confirm the individual model's details.
Which chandelier suits a living room?
Start with a type that suits the ceiling height and seating layout. Then compare modern, crystal or classic styles.
Should I choose a crystal chandelier or a modern chandelier?
Crystal describes a decorative material; modern describes a style. A design can be both, so compare its overall shape with your furniture.
Which chandelier suits a dining table?
Consider a rectangular design for a long table. For a round fitting, start at about half to two-thirds of the table width.
What chandelier height from a dining table should I allow?
About 75 to 90 cm from the tabletop to the lowest point is a good starting point.
Can I put a chandelier in a bedroom?
Yes, if its size and hanging height suit the room. Consider a ceiling-fixed type for a lower ceiling. The wall light guide can help you plan bedside lighting.
How do I choose a chandelier for a staircase or double-height hall?
Consider a tall fitting or cluster, then confirm ceiling support and access for cleaning. Look at the proposed position from the landing.
Is dimming included in the chandelier price?
Confirm dimming support and what the quoted price covers before ordering. Warranty depends on the model; check its terms before you buy.
Jainsons Lights was founded in 1978 and has four showrooms in Delhi. Browse chandeliers, use the chandelier finder, or see our showroom locations. Share your room measurements and preferred style for help choosing.