Frequently Asked Questions
What space does it actually need?
A large dining room, a double height entry or an open stairwell. At sixty inches across it needs both width and ceiling height to be seen properly.
Does the ceiling need reinforcing?
Your electrician should confirm the box is rated for the weight and fixed to a joist. On a piece this size that check takes minutes and is well worth doing before install day.
How high should it hang?
Over a table, thirty four to thirty six inches of clearance. In a stairwell, hang it so the widest part sits at the level of the upper landing, where it reads best from both floors.
Is it too much for a normal home?
In the right room it is the best thing in the house. Give it an entry, a stairwell or a large dining space and it earns every inch. In a small room, choose the smaller Laurel instead.
How is something this size cleaned?
Once a year with a soft dry cloth from a tall ladder or a tower, working branch by branch. Nothing wet, no polish, and it stays exactly as it was installed.