While a 500 square foot great room would seem out of place with an eight foot ceiling it seems a 20 foot ceiling also feels too expansive.
													
																	Standard great room ceiling height. 
									
	
		
	
																	There is not a requirement on ceiling height with your room size. 
																	This keeps the fan at least 7 above the floor and still provides for good air flow. 
																	Homes built in the last few decades have ceilings at least this high if not higher. 
																	In a two story foyer or great room with stairs try hanging the chandelier at a height where it doesn t sit below the second floor. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	Yes higher ceilings will increase building costs. 
																	The current standard ceiling rooms on the first floors of a typical new home is 9 feet. 
																	Most ceiling fans come ready to install on an 8 ceiling. 
																	Chandeliers in a bedroom. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	Intermediate ceiling heights of around 16 feet are more popular. 
																	Today s standard ceiling height of 9 feet makes a room feel cozy but not cramped. 
																	Chandeliers can add an unique element to your bedroom. 
																	The standard height for a bedroom chandelier would be 7 feet. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	One and a half story great rooms are more popular than taller ones. 
																	They will increase heating and cooling costs. 
																	That s just a minimum. 
																	For more airiness or architectural details above follow these guidelines. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	If your ceiling is at least 8 high you may want to consider a fan with a short downrod rather than a flush mounted fan. 
																	If the chandelier is going above your bed you may hang it a little lower.