A double-height foyer is the hardest and most rewarding space to light. Get it right and the chandelier becomes the first thing every guest sees; get the scale wrong and a two-storey void swallows the fixture whole. The rule is simple: in a double-height space you are lighting the volume, not the ceiling — so you choose a tall, vertical piece and let it fall into the drop.
How big should a foyer chandelier be?
For diameter, use the room's footprint: add the length and width of the foyer in feet and read the total in inches. For a grand entry that often lands between 34 and 48 inches wide. For height, a double-height fixture should occupy roughly the middle third of the void — tall enough to register from both floors.
Getting the hanging drop right
Hang the bottom of the chandelier level with, or just below, the first-floor ceiling line, so it reads from the upper landing as well as the ground floor. Always keep clearance above head height on the stairs and entry. Over a stairwell, an asymmetric or cascading piece can follow the descent of the stairs beautifully.
Choosing a style that carries the height
Three directions work especially well in tall spaces:
- Tiered & cascading — vertical layers that fill the drop, like Prism Tier or a crystal cascade.
- Sculptural statement — a single bold form read as art, like the matte-black Antler Crown.
- Grand traditional — ornate scrollwork and crystal for classical interiors, like Floral Scroll.
Don't forget maintenance access
A fixture hanging in a two-storey void needs a plan for cleaning and bulb changes — a motorised winch, or hanging within reach of the upper landing. We build this consideration into every foyer commission, along with the ceiling anchor a heavy solid-brass piece requires.
Every grand piece is made to order, so drop, diameter and finish are tailored to your void. Browse the chandeliers, read our chandelier size guide, or commission a custom foyer chandelier.
Can I order Delhi Brass lighting from outside India?
Yes. Delhi Brass ships worldwide and regularly exports chandeliers to the United States (USA), United Kingdom (UK), European Union (EU) and United Arab Emirates (UAE). We work with designers and homeowners around the world. Size, finish and electrical components can be specified for the destination, including agreed UL, CE or other requirements. Read our international shipping and specification FAQs.
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