This chandelier can be hung with a drop as little as 12 inches. I kept a couple chain links in mine so it’s about 15 inches from the ceiling which still allows plenty of room to walk underneath and no one hits their head. I added the printed shades to give it the cozy English cottage feel I was after. I went with green but they come in different colors and patterns. Linked it all here with more from our family room in case you’re wondering where something else is from. LTKHome LTKSaleAlert