How to choose the right chandelier for the size of the room?

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It is difficult to imagine the interior of a room without a chandelier. It plays an important role when choosing a style. Properly designed lighting will make the living room more comfortable, help compensate for the lack of sunlight, and visually increase the space. Everything will be discussed in more detail later in the article.

Living room lighting

It is customary to treat guests in the hall during the holiday. The whole family gathers here to watch a family movie together. Therefore, special attention is given to the style of the room. It should be both festive and cozy . A chandelier can help in this matter. Proper lighting will hide the shortcomings of the room and emphasize its advantages.

We design depending on the chosen style

You need to choose a chandelier based on the following criteria:

• room interior;
• living room area;
• view;
• color;
• number of light bulbs.

You can choose the right chandelier if you take into account all these criteria. It must fully cope with its functions. If these conditions are not met, the lighting equipment will soon have to be replaced with a new model.

We take into account all criteria when choosing

When selecting a chandelier, its dimensions are taken into account. They must completely fit the area of ​​the room.

A small lamp cannot be placed in a spacious living room. It will not cope with its main function - lighting the room.

If you hang a large chandelier with bulky crystal elements in a small living room, the space will visually seem even smaller. Therefore, the first thing that is taken into account before choosing lighting equipment is the size of the room where it will be installed.

Small chandeliers should not be placed in a large living room.

Today it is practiced to combine several lamps. To make it look beautiful you need to select models harmoniously . This can be done by a person who has perfect taste. If you have doubts about your own abilities, it is better to stick to the classic options for placing a chandelier in the living room. It must fit completely within the chosen style.

Advice When choosing a chandelier for the living room, you must pay attention to the material from which it is made. Not all equipment will look good in the room. The environment will help you make your choice.

Pay attention to the material

Dissimilar chandeliers side by side

We have already written about how to properly place lamps above the table (see “Two, three, four... lamps above the table”).

Let us just recall the basic rule: professionals almost never hang two identical chandeliers in the interior. It's boring to say the least. Of course, choosing lamps in the same style but different shapes is more difficult, but it’s worth it.

It is important to choose chandeliers commensurate with the scale of the room. Don’t go small: if space allows, hang a large lamp.

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There are no hard and fast rules in interior decor now, so if you like large lamps, no one will forbid you to hang several at once.

How to choose?

Lighting in the living room can consist of several levels. In addition to the ceiling chandelier, sconces, floor lamps and LED strips are installed in the room, which are placed at different heights. Light highlights important decorative elements. If the lighting includes a complex system. Then you need to ensure that each element is combined with other devices. Thanks to this, integrity and harmony in the room are achieved.

In order for elements of lighting equipment to look organic in the living room, you need to take into account a few simple recommendations.

Installation of additional lighting

These include:

• In a room with a high ceiling, you can install several ceiling chandeliers. It is important to choose hanging structures of the same model. They should be different sizes so that they can be hung at different heights. Such chandeliers can be installed next to or in opposite parts of the room, as required by the design.
• If the living room has a small area, then lamps of the same model and size, but of different colors, are installed here. A good option would be to use contrasting shades. The technique is used only in suitable styles.
• Installation of absolutely identical chandeliers. Suitable for classic interiors. Identical models are installed in different parts of the room, which will fill the space with sophistication.
• Different lampshades can make a room bright and lively. Lighting fixtures with the same base and design type can be installed in the living room, but the lampshades installed on them are different. This will give the room a fresh and dynamic look.
• A small room should not have bulky structures or multiple light sources. Here it is appropriate to hang only one central ceiling lamp. It should be as simple as possible in order to fit seamlessly into the living room design.
• For rooms that are divided into functional zones, chandeliers are selected for each of them separately. Typically, a living room includes: a sitting area, a dining room, and a work desk. Each zone can be supplemented with other types of lighting equipment. Separation is done in large rooms.
• All lighting elements used in the living room must be combined with each other. This applies to ceiling lamps, sconces, floor lamps and even LED strips.
• The chandelier is selected based on the style of the room. The emphasis is on the design and color of the lamp.

Each zone has its own lighting

The classic option for the living room is to install a chandelier in the center of the room. When zoning a space, you can use 2 or more light sources. Each zone should have its own central lighting.

As a complement to the chandelier or instead of it, sconces or spotlights can be installed.

They affect the intensity of light. For the work area, it is better to choose cool shades of light. In a place where a person will rest and relax, you can install soft warm lighting. The main thing is that it is not too dark.

Additional spotlights

Some chandelier models are available with the function of adjusting the light intensity. Thanks to this, a person regulates the lighting himself. For example, when he is alone in the room, the lamp becomes more subdued, but when guests arrive, on the contrary, you can turn the intensity to maximum.

What to do if you still want a chandelier

If you nevertheless decide that a chandelier will serve as the central light in the interior, it is from this that you should start when choosing other lamps. Almost every chandelier in the collection has sconces and floor lamps.

— If the ceiling is typical, two and a half meters, you should not hang the chandelier on a long chain or shorten it so that it hangs right under the ceiling: it will look stupid. It is better to choose a flat ceiling lamp that performs the same functions.

— You can slightly adjust the length of the chain, but if you leave it very short, the chandelier will look ugly. It will only emphasize the low ceiling,” says Dmitry. — The lower the chandelier hangs, the more carefully you should pay attention to its quality. There are many Chinese replicas that look very good at a distance of one and a half meters. But if you want to decorate the dining area with a chandelier so that it hangs above the table just above eye level, it must be a quality product.

The only place where a chandelier is appropriate when it comes to a typical apartment is above the dining table. But everything changes when we move from a standard apartment to a room with relatively high ceilings and large dimensions. In such rooms, a chandelier will be appropriate, even if a modern style is chosen.

— In front of you is a chandelier made of LED strips. It gives almost no light, but is a bright art object, capable of emphasizing the modern concept of the interior and becoming its semantic core.

Combination with different styles

The living room sets a certain mood for the entire apartment. Attention is paid to every detail here. This is especially true for chandeliers. For a lush and pompous interior, only a luxurious lamp is suitable. This will show and prove satisfaction with the achieved result in life.

Retro style

For warm family evenings, it is better to choose a retro-style lamp. A young couple who likes to have a large number of guests at home can install original designer lighting equipment. Modern models have a large number of additional functions. They can quickly transform a simple living room into a nightclub.

Chandeliers are different:

• sizes;
• shape;
• design;
• number of light bulbs.

Chandeliers differ from each other in many ways

There are several basic styles that are suitable for the hall. Based on this, a lamp is selected for the living room. Among them:

1Classic style

The main characteristics of the lamps are:

• smooth lines;
• versatility;
• glass and crystal. These materials are used for decoration.

Classic candelabra

Chandeliers are often made in the form of a candelabra. It is reminiscent of ancient eras and ancient castles, where their origins come from. Classic style will always be in fashion. That's why many people stop there.

2Modern style

It is characterized by minimalism and practicality. Chandeliers look simple and stylish at the same time. They can be decorated with ornaments or geometry. The lamps are not decorated with additional pendants. They are painted in neutral shades, which fills the living room with laconicism.

Modern minimalism

3High-tech

This style is characterized by the following features:

• chrome surfaces;
• geometry;
• minimalism.

High-tech chrome surfaces

Such a chandelier in the room will look simple and original. Along with it, you can choose additional lighting equipment in the same style.

4Modern

Lamps are made from different materials. They can consist of several styles. Such designs look unusual, but very successful . For example, a classic chandelier around which a wire cube is created.

The interior is modern

5Loft

Lamps in the living room interior may look somewhat rustic and monotonous. Ordinary lamps on wires are becoming popular models.

6Provence

Here the chandelier can consist of several parts. The basis is the classic style. The main thing is to remove all the lush decor and crystal pendants from the lamp. The remaining elements can be artificially aged, creating a worn effect.

With notes of Provence

Tip A chandelier in a living room plays an important role. It should be in harmony with the entire environment. The lamp will fill the room with personality.

Types of lamps

A chandelier for a room is selected based on the area of ​​the room. If necessary, the lamp can be supplemented with spotlights, wall sconces or LED strip around the perimeter.

With LED strip

All chandeliers can be combined into several groups. These include:

Hanging

Suspended model, which is installed with ceiling heights of more than 3 meters. She is a classic option. The design has long been used for lighting apartments. Therefore, it is found in most apartments. A pendant chandelier is fixed to the ceiling with a cord or chain. Today there are a huge number of them. They differ in configuration, color and size. Thanks to this, the mount fits any design. The lampshades of such chandeliers can be made of:

• glass;
• plastic;
• textiles

Hanging option for your design

Hanging models

They are installed to the ceiling with a special rod. It can be lowered or raised to the desired height. Thanks to this, you can place accents in the room and adjust the light intensity . Hanging chandeliers are convenient to install in a room with several functional areas to diffuse or, conversely, focus light.

Overhead models

They are mounted at a lower height from the ceiling, but this does not prevent them from performing their functions to the fullest. Typically, such lamps are installed in rooms with low ceilings.

They can be made in different forms:

• curly;
• flat;
• with additional lighting;
• with decorative inserts;
• with rhinestones.

Almost all chandeliers have static light . This makes the process of using them much easier. Lamps with this function are much cheaper than models with built-in light intensity control. Dimmer chandeliers are just beginning to gain popularity.

The main touch of the interior

Today there are also lamps in which you can switch the color of the lighting. These models come with a special remote control. Diodes are installed in the design, which will change each other when you press buttons on the control panel. Most often, the backlight consists of green, blue, red, yellow shades.

Materials for making lamps

Today chandeliers are presented in a wide range. Every person can choose the best option. The main thing is to take into account the style of the room, as well as correctly calculate your budget. For simple lamp models, the shades are made of paper or plastic. Elite chandeliers can be made of bronze and decorated with rock crystal.

The material for production can be very diverse

The most popular models are made of metal. They have several classes.

Luxury options

The bases of the lamps are made using artistic forging. Most often it is completely handmade. The main material is iron . During forging, it can be given different shapes. The appearance of the lamp will depend on the number of bends and their quality. It may have openwork elements or strict lines. Due to the heavy weight of the chandelier, it is difficult to install. Iron structures require reliable fastening. Forged chandeliers go well with wood and stone, which are used in the decor of the room.

Luxury option

Crystal

The model is suitable for a classic style. It will create a cozy atmosphere in the room. Chandeliers will be a wonderful continuation of the classic style. Light is refracted through crystal elements . This creates a playful effect in the room. If you add modern functions to the lamp, the light can be painted in different shades. Various colored stones are used to decorate the chandelier. Crystal and decorative elements require careful care.

Crystal elements

Democratic models

They are made from cheaper aluminum. The main advantages of the material are:

• ease;
• flexibility;
• ease of installation.

The aluminum base easily attaches to all surfaces. There are no difficulties during the installation of such a chandelier.

Simple but tasteful

Chandeliers with a metal base are complemented by shades and lampshades. The main materials for their manufacture are glass or textiles.

Glass lampshades can be:

• transparent;
• matte;
• colored;
• with various images;
• absolutely smooth.

Glass lamps

Models made on the principle of stained glass attract the greatest interest. Lampshades are assembled from multi-colored pieces of glass or painted to look like stained glass.

One of the most interesting and unusual ideas for decorating a chandelier is the use of a mirror. It can be installed on the basis of the structure. Light is reflected from the mirror surface in different interesting variations. This creates an interesting glow in the room.

We create an ultra-modern environment

Chandeliers decorated with crystal are usually very expensive.

They can be replaced with a cheaper glass imitation. These options are cheaper, but they look almost like crystal lamps. Models with several tiers can only be installed in a room with high ceilings. They will look ridiculous in a small living room.

Lampshades made of fabric will always be in fashion . They come in various sizes and shades. If the lampshade for a chandelier needs to be given a rigid shape, then a special frame is initially made. The cover will stretch over his ribs.

With fabric lampshade

Thanks to fabric lampshades, a soft diffused light is created in the room, which can convey the whole atmosphere of home comfort.

Chandeliers can be made from the following materials:

• tree;
• paper;
• plastic.

They are used for the manufacture of lamps much less frequently. These materials are less practical and durable for lighting equipment.

In eclectic style

Main view and types

Experienced interior designers divide lighting devices made in the Art Nouveau style into three main groups. The first is considered to be devices for primary purposes. This includes sconces, chandeliers and floor lamps. The main devices for lighting the space of a room can be LED lamps designed for zoning the space.

Types of lighting fixtures

The second type of lighting fixtures is purpose-purpose luminaires. They are designed to emphasize or highlight a particular area of ​​the room or piece of furniture. For example, a directed stream of light from a small spotlight can highlight a panel hanging on the wall. Tabletop LED fixtures will help highlight or isolate the workplace; pendant lighting fixtures are used to make a particular area brighter.

Spot lighting will help to emphasize and create an interesting effect.

The third and final type of chandeliers made in the Art Nouveau style are background lamps. They provide diffused light, which is necessary for uniform illumination of the room. Typically, such devices are made using LEDs or energy-saving lamps.

Background lights help create diffused lighting, and sometimes allow you to achieve the effect of a starry sky

As a general rule, a room decorated in the Art Nouveau style should be equipped with at least three different devices that provide lighting for the space - one background and two main ones. Typically, such lighting fixtures are a central chandelier or a bar on the wall. Closer to the floor level, background lighting can be installed using small lamps designed to illuminate the dark corners of the room.

Choosing a chandelier color

The lamp for the hall can be chosen in any shade. Neutral and bright colors will look equally good here. The main thing is that the lamps do not stand out from the interior of the room. A chandelier can either echo the main style or serve as the main accent of the room.

Classic neutral tones for a living room chandelier include:

• black;
• white;
• transparent.

Create weightlessness with abstract form

This list can be expanded. If you choose an atypical shade of a chandelier for the hall, the interior will turn out original and memorable.

Neutral colors such as pistachio, green, navy blue, and beige can add new emotions to a room.

Every person wants to make their living room interesting and unusual. Therefore, very often non-standard solutions are used here in the design of the room. These include the purple light. You should be extremely careful with this color. If it is not shaded with anything, then the room will be filled with coldness and detachment.

Memorable interior with a red chandelier

A good option would be to choose a chandelier with small inclusions. They can be applied evenly or randomly over the entire surface of the lampshade. Thanks to this, an atmosphere of mystery will be created in the room. This effect encourages the guests present to have intimate conversations.

Advice If there are concerns that colored chandeliers will look too bright or clumsy, then it is better to use transparent models. They can be made of crystal or glass. The lampshades are decorated with various pendants. Such lighting equipment will always look stylish in any interior.

Transparent models

The chandelier can be painted in 2 or more colors at once.

In such models it is important to maintain a certain harmony. They should not make too much of a splash in the living room, but should maintain the spirit of celebration and idleness in it. It is best to select options for lamps in which one of the main shades will maintain neutrality, and the other will add color to the room. There are several successful combinations:

• clear glass and lilac shade;
• bronze and white tone;
• emerald and delicate yellow-beige color.

A beautiful option for lighting a room

Additional elements are often used for lamps. They perform a decorative function. One of them is metallized surfaces. A variety of textures are used here:

• bronze;
• black copper;
• chrome-satin;
• gilding.

It is better to select lampshades for metallized bases from the classic options . In order not to distract all attention from the interesting and unusual surface, they should be white.

Blue and ultraviolet

A black lamp will always look extravagant . It can be installed in a bright living room with high white ceilings. The chandelier is suitable for minimalism, hi-tech, classic, gothic.

A white chandelier has always been, is and will be a classic. It will organically fit into any room design. The white shade goes with all colors.

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Modern chandeliers

Original and unusual

Chandeliers for the bathroom ceiling

Ten years ago, only ceiling lamps were installed in bathrooms. However, progress does not stand still, and now a chandelier in the bathroom can no longer be called a curiosity, but, on the contrary, a very modern option for decorating a room.

The most popular lighting option in the bathroom are spotlights.

Of course, not every chandelier can be placed in the bathroom. Moreover, everything depends not only on the model of the chandelier, but also on the room itself: its size, ceiling height and general decor of the room. You also need to remember about safety precautions: do not hang a chandelier in the bathroom with glass beads, rods and other long hanging elements that could fall down due to carelessness or defects. After all, the bathroom is a high-risk zone. You should also isolate the sockets from possible moisture and provide the ability to safely remove and wash the lamp.

The best chandelier option for a bathroom would be a solid chandelier or spotlights.