The Vakkerlight Journal

Lighting Guides & Inspiration

Sizing rules, installation planning, material care and room-by-room ideas from Vakkerlight.

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Guides · 13 min read

Dining Room Chandelier Height: Exact Numbers by Table Size

A dining room chandelier should usually hang 30 to 36 inches above the tabletop, measured from the top of the table to the lowest point of the fixture. This keeps the light visually connected...

Materials & Craft · 3 min read

The Silk Lighting Guide: Soft Luxury for Your Home

If you’ve already read our Ceramic Lighting Guide, you probably noticed one clear theme—we love materials that bring life into a space. Ceramic gave us texture, earthiness, and sculptural calm. Now, in this Silk...