Washi Paper A Series Pendant Light - Compare sizes

Add the room’s length and width in feet. The total is a good starting width in inches. For a 12 × 14 ft room, 12 + 14 = 26, so look for about 26 in: the 21A.

If you’re between two sizes, the smaller one is a safe choice. Larger sizes need a taller ceiling where people walk underneath (see step 2).

Choose a shade about 1/2 to 2/3 the width of your table. For a round table, use its diameter.

Long table? Use two or three pendants and center each one over an equal section of the table. For the largest shade per pendant, divide the table length by the number of pendants and subtract 12 in, then use whichever is smaller: that number or the width guide. Example: an 84 × 42 in table with 2 pendants gives 84 ÷ 2 − 12 = 30 in, so two 21A or 70A.

The most compact size, 26A, suits a counter. Use two or three, centered over equal sections of the island, keeping each shade at least 6 in from the ends of the island. Hang them 30–36 in above the countertop.

Most entries call for a compact shade. People walk directly under it, so check the ceiling height too.

With an 8 ft ceiling, no size leaves 7 ft of clearance underneath. Choose a spot off the main walking path, such as over a console table. With a ceiling of 9 ft or higher, every size does.

Keep at least 7 ft (84 in) from the floor to the bottom of the shade.

Based on each size at its shortest drop.

Over a 30 in dining table, aim for 30–36 in above the tabletop with an 8 ft ceiling, and add about 3 in for each extra foot of ceiling. Over a 36 in counter, aim for 30–36 in. Find your ceiling height below. The drop is the number to give your installer.

Every size can hang within these ranges.

Shortest drop = shade height + 1 in canopy + at least 4 in (10 cm) of cord, measured from the ceiling to the bottom of the shade. Model names don’t follow size order: 15A, for example, is 34.6 in wide.