This portfolio project features a paired Nenufar lighting plan by Bling Lighting Studio: a large Modern Nenufar Branch Chandelier for Staircase installed in the two-story foyer, and a smaller Nenufar Blooming Chandelier installed in the adjacent entry area.
The goal was not simply to choose two decorative chandeliers. The client’s home had a tall window wall, an oval recessed ceiling, a front entry passage, and multiple viewing angles. We needed to plan the main chandelier, the smaller companion chandelier, the hanging height, the visual relationship between both fixtures, and the practical installation process before final production.
Project Background
The home has a strong architectural layout. A front entry passage leads into a taller two-story foyer with curved windows and an oval ceiling recess. If only the large chandelier was used, the entry area would feel visually separate. If both fixtures were too large, they would compete with each other.
Our design direction was to create a clear hierarchy:
- Main feature: the large vertical Nenufar branch chandelier in the two-story foyer.
- Secondary feature: the smaller Nenufar Blooming Chandelier in the adjacent entry area.
- Design connection: matching brass branch forms and clear textured glass, but with different proportions for different ceiling heights.
How We Reviewed the Space
For a project like this, product size cannot be decided from the product page alone. We reviewed the client’s site photos and videos to understand how the space would actually be seen after installation.
The key points we checked were:
- Ceiling shape: the large chandelier had to sit naturally inside the oval recessed ceiling.
- Window height: the main fixture needed enough vertical drop to relate to both the upper and lower window rows.
- Room width: the upper branch spread needed to fill the ceiling area without crowding the window trim.
- Entry sequence: the smaller chandelier had to guide the view into the foyer without becoming the main focal point.
- Walking clearance: both fixtures had to be reviewed against the floor path, entry opening, and sight lines.
- Installation access: the large chandelier needed sectional assembly because of its size and height.
How We Determined the Large Chandelier Size
The large chandelier was planned around two important measurements: the upper spread and the total drop.
The upper spread was approximately 71 inches. This was important because the chandelier needed to fill the oval ceiling recess. If the top section had been much narrower, the fixture would have looked disconnected from the ceiling detail. If it had been too wide, it would have competed with the curved window wall and ceiling trim.
The overall drop was approximately 118 inches. This length allowed the fixture to travel down through the two-story volume instead of staying only near the ceiling. In a tall foyer, a chandelier that is too short can look stranded above the room. A longer branch body helps connect the upper ceiling, the tall windows, and the lower entry level.
We also reviewed the lowest visual point. The chandelier needed to come down far enough to be appreciated from the first floor, but not so low that it blocked movement, window views, or the main sight line from the entry.
Why the Branch Structure Works for the Two-Story Foyer
A heavy round chandelier would have created one dense mass near the ceiling. For this foyer, we wanted a fixture that could fill height while still keeping the window wall open.
The branch structure solves this problem. The upper section spreads outward below the oval ceiling, while the lower branch line descends through the center of the space. The handmade lotus-leaf glass pieces add texture and reflection without making the chandelier feel visually heavy.
During the day, the clear glass catches natural light from the tall windows. At night, the warm G9 lights highlight the brass branches and glass texture.
How We Planned the Smaller Nenufar Blooming Chandelier
The smaller chandelier had a different job. It was not meant to compete with the large foyer chandelier. It needed to create a transition from the entry area into the main space.
For this reason, the Nenufar Blooming Chandelier was a better choice for the front area. Its horizontal branch form works well under the entry ceiling, while the glass and brass details match the larger chandelier visually.
We considered the smaller chandelier by checking:
- Ceiling height: the fixture needed to feel comfortable in the lower entry area.
- Opening width: the branch length had to fit the entry proportion without touching the side walls visually.
- View direction: the chandelier had to point the eye toward the larger foyer chandelier.
- Design continuity: the brass and clear glass details needed to connect with the main Nenufar piece.
- Scale control: the smaller fixture had to support the project, not become a second oversized centerpiece.
Why We Used Two Different Forms
The two chandeliers belong to the same design language, but they solve different spatial problems.
| Fixture | Location | Design Role | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Modern Nenufar Branch Chandelier for Staircase | Two-story foyer | Main vertical feature | Fills height, connects ceiling and window wall, creates the main focal point. |
| Nenufar Blooming Chandelier | Adjacent entry area | Secondary horizontal feature | Introduces the same branch-and-glass language before the larger chandelier appears. |
This is an important part of project lighting. Matching fixtures does not always mean using the same size or shape everywhere. In this home, the larger chandelier needed height and drama, while the smaller chandelier needed direction, proportion, and restraint.
Our Service Process
For custom and project lighting, we help the client think through the space before production. The process is not limited to selecting a product link. We review the actual room and help decide what size and layout are practical.
In this project, our service included:
- Reviewing site photos and installation videos from different angles.
- Identifying the main focal point and the secondary lighting position.
- Checking the relationship between the large chandelier and the oval recessed ceiling.
- Reviewing the smaller chandelier size for the adjacent entry area.
- Confirming the visual drop of the main chandelier against the two-story window wall.
- Planning the branch direction and glass layout before packing.
- Preparing the large chandelier in sections for easier installation.
- Helping the client understand which details should be checked by the installer before final mounting.
Workshop Preparation Before Shipping
Before delivery, the main chandelier was assembled and checked in the workshop. This step helps confirm the branch direction, wiring points, glass placement, and the overall balance of the fixture.
For a long-drop chandelier, workshop checking is especially important. Once the fixture is installed in a high ceiling space, later adjustment becomes more difficult. By reviewing the structure before packing, we reduce the risk of incorrect layout and help the installer understand how the sections should connect.
Installation Planning on Site
On site, the installers first secured the main branch body and wiring. The glass pieces were added after the structure was stable. This is the safer approach for a large handmade glass chandelier because it reduces the chance of glass damage during lifting and adjustment.
The installation required access from multiple sides. The fixture had to be centered under the oval ceiling and aligned with the tall window wall below. For the smaller chandelier, the focus was different: it needed to sit comfortably in the entry area and visually lead into the foyer.
Final Result
After installation, the large Nenufar chandelier sits naturally within the oval ceiling recess and drops through the center of the two-story foyer. The wide upper section fills the ceiling area, while the long branch body brings the fixture down into the room without blocking the window wall.
The smaller Nenufar Blooming Chandelier completes the entry sequence. It introduces the same brass branch structure and clear textured glass before the viewer reaches the taller space. Together, the two fixtures make the entry and foyer feel connected rather than treated as separate rooms.
What This Project Shows
This project shows why custom lighting planning matters. A high-ceiling foyer is not solved by choosing the largest chandelier available. The right result comes from reviewing ceiling shape, window height, viewing angle, walking clearance, installation access, and the relationship between nearby fixtures.
For this home, the main chandelier was selected to fill the two-story volume, while the smaller chandelier was used to create continuity in the entry area. The result is a layered lighting plan: one strong focal point, one supporting fixture, and one consistent material language across the space.
Products Used in This Project
Main foyer chandelier: Modern Nenufar Branch Chandelier for Staircase
Adjacent entry chandelier: Nenufar Blooming Chandelier
For similar two-story foyers, staircases, villas, and high-ceiling residential projects, Bling Lighting Studio can review site photos, ceiling height, opening width, desired lowest point, canopy position, finish, glass layout, and installation requirements before production.
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