How to Pick the Right Chandelier
Chandeliers can add amazing ambience to almost any room in your home. Unfortunately, when they aren't chosen well, they end up being unsightly monstrosities that take over their space without even adding the benefit of good lighting to the area.
To choose a good chandelier, you need to think about the entire decor of the room. In almost all cases, the chandelier will be a focus piece so make sure that it goes along with the style of the other pieces in the area.
Other things to consider when choosing a chandelier are the size (both vertical and horizontal), the materials used to make it, the amount of light it emits and the placement of the piece.
If you take the time to pick the right chandelier, it can be a great conversation piece as well as a part of your home that really makes you feel as though you are living in the lap of luxury.
To choose a good chandelier, you need to think about the entire decor of the room. In almost all cases, the chandelier will be a focus piece so make sure that it goes along with the style of the other pieces in the area.
Other things to consider when choosing a chandelier are the size (both vertical and horizontal), the materials used to make it, the amount of light it emits and the placement of the piece.
If you take the time to pick the right chandelier, it can be a great conversation piece as well as a part of your home that really makes you feel as though you are living in the lap of luxury.
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This is a terrific example of a traditional dining room chandelier, the type of chandelier that we all think of when we hear the word. Its large size is best-suited to big dining areas with high ceilings so that it can serve as a room's centerpiece without taking over the entire space. The combination of crystals and candles conjures up all kinds of nostalgic feelings about chandeliers, doesn't it?
This is an example of how a dining room chandelier may be adapted to fit a slightly more modern style of living. After all, we aren't all crystals and candles kind of people. Here we have a lower-hanging, broader piece that is still luxurious but slightly more subdued.
This is an example of a truly modern, artistic chandelier that shows how a dining area doesn't have to be stuffy to have a magnificent light centerpiece. The conical shape is fun and attention-getting. The white decor of the surrounding area allows the chandelier to really stand out.
This unique chandelier reveals two new facts about this type of lighting. First, chandeliers are not only for dining rooms. And second, The chandelier can be a massive piece even in a room where the ceilings are not excessively high.
This piece is creative and bold. Matched with neutral colors and simple art throughout the rest of the room, it really enhances the decor of the space.
This piece is creative and bold. Matched with neutral colors and simple art throughout the rest of the room, it really enhances the decor of the space.
The bedroom is a really terrific place for a traditional chandelier. These types of lamps don't typically give off a lot of light. The slight shadows of the chandelier are ideal for creating sensuality in the bedroom space.
The Master Bedroom isn't the only bedroom that is well-served by a great chandelier. Even if your guests aren't going to be engaging in any hanky panky, they'll appreciate the opulence of a room that has a terrific chandelier hanging from the ceiling.
The bathroom is one room in the house that we don't usually think is good for a chandelier. We usually want great lighting in the bathroom. Plus the bathroom is usually too small for a chandelier to make sense. But, as you can see, a small stylish chandelier in a already-brightly-lit bathroom can provide an additional sense of indulgence to this special space.
A chandelier hanging at the top of a stairway can be a great focus point for this part of the home. Staircases are often overlooked when it comes to home decor. The simple addition of a modern chandelier can integrate this space into the rest of your living area.
Even a kitchen can be a great place for a chandelier if it's chosen correctly. In this case, the chandelier over the dining table sets the dining area apart from the cooking area of the kitchen. Natural lighting creates most of the light for the room so the chandelier piece is more of a statement piece. It matches the rest of the kitchen area decor to keep a cohesive look throughout the room.
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