Features of the chandelier
The lamp consists of a central mount, from which “legs” extend to the side; light bulbs are installed at their ends. The branches can be ordinary wires (attached to the ceiling) or strong bendable metal rods or tripods. The owner can determine the size and placement of lamps and the location of fasteners. Lanyards, tripods or rods can be placed at different distances from the center, and shades with light bulbs at different heights. There are chandelier models that use only light bulbs without lampshades.
This option is suitable for a loft style or post-industrial interior. Urban design looks great in a variety of spaces, changing accepted norms. It is recommended to use such a chandelier only in houses and apartments with high ceiling heights, for large rooms. Thanks to the long legs, the light will be well diffused around the entire perimeter.
Types of lighting fixtures
Gone are the days when the same type of crystal chandeliers with many “pendants” decorated the homes of Soviet people. Modern industry offers a huge selection of various options for central lighting. Types of chandeliers vary depending on:
- forms;
- material;
- interior style;
- colors.
Pendant chandeliers
Hanging chandeliers are familiar and familiar to many inhabitants of various interiors. The advantages of such lighting devices are their diversity, long service life and ease of maintenance.
Traditional chandeliers are familiar and familiar to many inhabitants of homes.
Hanging chandeliers are installed on a small area of the ceiling; their installation is not difficult. To wash such a chandelier, you don’t have to do any complicated manipulations.
Suspended lighting designs are suitable for any room. Bedrooms, living rooms, children's rooms, hallways, and offices can be decorated with hanging chandeliers and will fit perfectly into styles such as:
- classic;
- fusion;
- ethno;
- Provence;
- country;
- baroque;
- antique, etc.
Ceiling
These types of lighting fixtures differ from pendant chandeliers in that they are closer to the ceiling. Light most often does not fall down, but is reflected from the surface of the ceiling.
An excellent option for a stretch ceiling
Ceiling chandeliers come in a wide range of shapes and designs. Among the representatives of this type of chandeliers you can find both square and round ones. Unusual chandeliers with intricate geometric and irregular shapes can also decorate the ceiling.
Any material is suitable for lighting ceiling structures: crystal, metal, plastic, glass, metal.
Ceiling lighting fixtures are organic in a minimalist, high-tech interior; they can be used in country, art deco, and pop art styles. The main thing is that the design of the chandelier matches the style of the overall interior design.
Spider chandelier
This option for indoor lighting is non-standard and very original. People who are ready to experiment will be happy to use such creativity.
This chandelier design will appeal to people who are ready to experiment.
The chandelier looks like a spider, conveniently located on the ceiling. Several insect legs are made in the form of metal structures or wires that end in lampshades with lamps. Most often, for a greater analogy with a spider, a chandelier is made in dark colors - black, gray, brown, etc. Some designers use the direct similarity between a chandelier and a spider, repeating the exact outlines of this insect.
You can screw in any lamps, but this spider chandelier with LED sources in a retro design looks much more interesting. Edison lamps are very organic in this design.
The functionality of such a chandelier is expressed in the fact that all the “spider legs” can be located at different levels from the ceiling, at unequal distances from the center, adding light to different corners of the room.
A spider chandelier is especially suitable for loft and industrial style interiors.
Forged lamps
These chandeliers not only help illuminate the room, but also look like real works of art. Uniquely beautiful curves, curls, and all kinds of decorative elements are made from metal by masters of their craft.
This type of chandelier serves as an excellent addition to interior design.
Such chandeliers always attract attention and become an interior item that attracts admiring glances. Forged chandeliers are made both in modern variations and according to ancient sketches and technologies. Floral motifs or cascading designs are most often seen in chandeliers of this type.
Some examples of forged chandeliers can be made in a single version, in the author's design. There is also mass production, which makes it possible to purchase such lighting fixtures at prices several times lower than exclusive forged ones.
Such a lighting device would be appropriate in interiors of the following design:
- classic;
- baroque;
- Provence;
- modern
Forged chandeliers are fastened with hanging chains mounted in the ceiling beams or in the ceiling itself. the choice of installation elements depends on the styling of the room and the chandelier itself.
The color of the chandelier depends on the overall style of the interior; both black and light colors are acceptable. The organic shape of the light bulbs for such a chandelier is a candle or a torch.
Cascade
This chandelier features flowing “threads” that can make a room brighter and more beautiful. Several light elements of different shapes, made of different materials and various color shades - all these are characteristic features of a cascading chandelier.
Unusual shapes and beauty of lines cannot go unnoticed in a cascading chandelier
An elegant sculptural creation that performs the function of lighting requires significant space, so it is advisable to install cascading chandeliers in interiors with large areas.
A fairly significant number of light sources can fit in one cascading chandelier (in some cases, up to a hundred or more elements). Such lighting is appropriate in any room - from the bathroom to the hallway - if it is consistent with the overall design style.
Glass and crystal will add airiness to the cascade design. The styles in which such chandeliers are applicable do not limit designers, so cascading light compositions can be found both in modern Art Nouveau style and in classic variations of interior design.
With candles
If you want to return to the historical past and add notes of ancient balls and receptions to the interior, then decorate your home with a chandelier with candles.
Imitation candles will help create a cozy atmosphere in any room
The popularity of such structures is confirmed by their use in modern interiors. Chandeliers with lamps that imitate a candle go well with the newest trends in interior design, with high-tech materials and innovative household appliances.
The sizes, colors and decor of chandeliers with candles are very diverse. Anyone who wants to purchase such a chandelier will find what they need and will be able to introduce such a lighting device into classic interior design, minimalism, and modernism.
A chandelier with candles is a great way to combine echoes of distant antiquity and the unlimited possibilities of progressive technologies.
Waterfall chandelier
You can enjoy the unusual play of light if you use a waterfall chandelier in your interior design.
You can look at such beauty endlessly
Unconventional forms of lamps that cascade from the ceiling can be an excellent addition to the interior or its main accent. Balls, arcs, waves, intricately combined into one ensemble, are made from lightweight materials - plastic, crystal, glass.
Light elements seem to float in the air and fill the room with dim light. This gives the atmosphere mystery and trust. Therefore, these chandeliers are in great demand in bedrooms, hallways, and secluded corners of the living room. A waterfall chandelier can be hung as an additional source of lighting (for example, in the sitting area of the study or near the living room sofa).
With remote control
Achievements of technological progress could not pass by the industry involved in the production of chandeliers. For the most advanced people who adore comfort and functionality, chandeliers with a remote control are intended.
The main advantage of such lighting devices is that they facilitate the process of light control. Turning this design on or off without getting up from your “home” place will not be difficult - you just need to press a button. Many chandeliers are equipped with light control functions that can be performed even from an adjacent room, since the range of some remote controls reaches from thirty to one hundred meters.
The appearance of these chandeliers does not in any way betray their high-tech nature; they look the same as ordinary lighting fixtures.
Functions that a chandelier with a remote control can perform:
- on/off mode;
- regulation of the degree of illumination;
- change in color coming from the lamps;
- other useful functions (depending on the chandelier model).
A remote-controlled chandelier can be used to divide the interior into zones. For this, different lighting modes are useful, which can be controlled when moving from one area of the room to another.
The design style of such chandeliers can be selected in accordance with the overall design of the room in which the lighting fixture is supposed to be installed. The industry produces a sufficient number of different types of chandeliers with remote control, so you can choose the appropriate option.
A very important aspect when operating a chandelier with a remote control is taking into account the power of the entire electrical network of the room and the type of ceiling (with the tension version, you should not use very hot lamps).
Square
Of particular note is the square appearance of the chandeliers. This form of lighting fixture is an opportunity to create a special room design that differs from the traditional use of chandeliers.
This ceiling design looks beautiful and very modern.
Chandeliers of this type are discreet and not too “noticeable”. They are a rectangular or square base with built-in elements of different designs. Lampshades attached to the base are made of all kinds of materials - glass, crystal, plastic, fabric. The square base can be filled with LED elements of different shapes and sizes: balls, spirals, rhombuses, etc. hanging on threads. Beautiful multi-colored illumination can be obtained if you use LEDs of different colors.
Rooms with different functional purposes are complemented by square lighting structures. They are suitable for the living room, dining room, kitchen, study, bathroom, etc. It all depends on the “filling” of the base of the chandelier. Strict geometric lampshades are used for the kitchen, and decorative “pendants” decorate the living room.
Country, minimalist, oriental style designs will be suitable for mounting a square chandelier.
Khrustalnaya
The most common type of chandeliers looks like light bulbs surrounded by crystal pendants of various shapes. The overall design of the chandelier can also be different.
A design familiar to many people during the Soviet era
The “versatility” of crystal chandeliers is confirmed by the fact that they are used in various interiors: in classics with carved furniture and a fireplace, in modern minimalist design, in luxurious antique and baroque styles, etc.
The interior with lighting crystal ceiling decoration looks elegant, sophisticated and stylish. Crystal chandeliers are most suitable for large rooms with high ceilings and spacious areas.
Types, colors, lamps
There are two main types of spider lamps:
- Soft legs made of wires (attached to the ceiling) and a central mount. Lampshades made of carved gratings or metal are used; they may be completely absent. Bulbs are mainly used mainly spherical or oval.
Chandelier with “soft” legs made of wires Source moydom.ru
- Solid legs and center mount. The legs can be flexible or multi-jointed to change the position, height and angle of the lighting. In most cases, metal lampshades are installed. Suitable for large rooms because they look bulky.
Almost all metal chandeliers are made in black, gray or white. Colored ones are less common, especially with legs made of wires - well suited for teenagers and children's rooms. The colors of the wires, sockets and ceiling bowl may be completely different.
Such a chandelier can be used as the main element of room lighting or act as an additional option. Lamp sockets can be different; for incandescent lamps the recommended power is 40-60 W. LED lamps will allow you to play with shades, choosing different color temperatures and create multi-colored lighting. Edison lamps with imitation of retro products look attractive in the lampshades.
Chandelier with Edison lamps Source yandex.net
Retro chucks combined with modern loft chucks and silicone shells, concrete, ceramics, wood, and metal create a unique and original idea. Such cartridges are presented in a wide range of colors, including both a classic palette and colorful bright colors.
Suitable light bulbs
The design of the lighting fixture allows you to adjust the length of the legs at your discretion, so the spider lamp is able to direct light flows even to the most remote corners of the interior. This is especially appreciated if it serves as central lighting. Occasionally, an unusual model is used as an additional device for a separate zone.
When choosing a design, pay attention to the cartridges and what sockets they are intended for.
Advice! For spider chandeliers, it is recommended to choose lamps with a power of 40-60 W.
It is possible to dilute the boring atmosphere and play with shades by using LED lamps in the spider chandelier. They provide a choice between color temperatures. When trying to achieve a truly urban interior, light bulbs with a cool tint are installed. Such lighting immerses you in the atmosphere of neon signs and vividly reminds you of modern technology.
The use of LED lamps in a spider chandelier is beneficial not only from the point of view of saving energy costs. The formation of lighting in different colors is another opportunity for modern interior lighting. If you are planning a youth party, guests will love spending it in an atmosphere filled with the color purple.
Another advantage of installing spider LEDs in a chandelier is their long service life, reaching 5 years. Other light sources cannot boast of similar results. In addition, lighting devices do not pose a danger to the environment, which is important in an overly polluted environment.
Edison light bulbs, familiar to everyone from childhood, look no less attractive in a spider chandelier. Old forms immerse the interior in a retro atmosphere, although often such sources are already equipped with an LED board.
Interesting options for interior lighting with lamps in a spider chandelier in the photo:
Design solutions
The modern spider lamp in the interior looks very original. It is perfect for apartments, houses, offices, restaurants and any other premises. Designers offer a huge selection of solutions with this product for every taste:
- Hemp rope or similar materials can be used for decoration. The legs can be tied into knots or hung on hooks to create a nautical touch to the design. In this case, round lamps are well suited - they look calm and discreet, and look great in dining rooms and kitchens. An addition to the interesting solution is the flickering of the lamps themselves.
Hemp rope chandelier Source artsten.ru
- Chandeliers that have long branches are used for zoning lighting in large rooms, dividing it into sections. You can separate the living room from the study or play area, the kitchen from the dining room, and so on. The legs are very long, which allows for good lighting in all corners of the room without overloading the overall style of the interior.
Long wires Source interiorsroom.ru
- A classic chandelier is attached using a central mount, and the lamps are mounted on wires that are mounted in a suitable way to the ceiling. Some design elements are made in beige or black colors.
Classic model Source remontbp.com
- Multi-colored branch cords from the main body help create a colorful and original design in children's, teenagers' and girls' rooms. The lampshades mainly use LED lamps, which have a neutral shade.
Multi-colored Spider chandelier Source polis-group.ru
- Antique Edison lamps are well suited for dining rooms, giving them comfort, romance and coziness. By choosing the right chandelier model, a special homely look is created.
Chandelier with Edison lamps Source vplate.ru
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- Large and voluminous models with numerous legs and large lampshades coated in black gloss or metallic shade. The design uses special mechanisms that allow you to change the angle and direction of lighting. Suitable for large rooms decorated in neutral or light colors.
Large metal lamp Source elnikova.com
- The cyberpunk chandelier imitates insect legs and has an impressive appearance. All structural parts are made of metal and may have an aged surface and bendable branches. At the ends of the legs, retro lamps are mainly used, which are made in the form of a lattice shade.
Chandelier in cyberpunk style Source yandex.net
In reality, there are a lot of design options. Everything completely depends on the imagination and creativity of the master, as well as the desires of the owner of the house, apartment, office, restaurant.
Interior solutions
The models look monotonous only at first glance. You can purchase or make your own spider chandeliers in various configurations and colors.
When decorating the interior, the following design recommendations deserve attention:
- The model with soft wires is supplemented with hemp rope. If you tie the legs in interesting knots, you get an original combination of industrial and nautical style. The symbolism of the concept lies in the personification of freedom. Light bulbs without a metal frame look modest and discreet. It is better to fill the room with a cozy shimmer using a similar spider chandelier in the interior of a dining room or spacious kitchen.
- Classic models without rigid legs are harmonious in the interior of the living room, dining room and even bedroom. The only condition is to dilute or completely replace the black color with a beige shade. A calm color palette will not hurt the eyes and shock others.
- Large lampshades and many legs make the spider chandelier look bulky. Choosing a similar model for the interior of an apartment requires special care. It is more suitable for spacious office rooms. In an apartment, a spider chandelier with rigid legs will find a place in a teenager’s room or study. In the interior, such a design always plays a central role; it necessarily serves as an accent element. Therefore, the rest of the design should balance the large decorative element.
- The spider chandelier looks defiant and alluring, where the legs at the ends are equipped with tentacles, like a robot’s hand. This design is extremely difficult to make with your own hands. Only a highly qualified craftsman, or rather a tandem of a metalworking specialist and an experienced electrician, can handle the task. But the interior with such a model will not leave anyone indifferent, causing admiration or a slight chill down the spine. This is not the best design option for an apartment, but the design of a bar or cafe will only benefit from an exclusive spider chandelier model.
- A spider chandelier with multi-colored wires looks childish. It goes without saying that it will look natural in a children's room.
When decorating a spider chandelier with your own hands, you can use the proposed models or develop your own design. In addition to creative ideas, it is important to have electrical skills.
The video material will be a good help in making your own:
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Original ideas
The appearance of such a chandelier may completely depend on the design idea or on how you see it yourself. For example, many designers prefer to use their own designs, made in a classic style. In this case, a thick cable of different colors, lengths and quantities is used, which are connected in the main unit, and lamp sockets are placed at the ends. The wire is cut to the required length (depending on the size of the chandelier and individual preferences). Basically, the length of each “leg” is on average 30 centimeters. On one side the wire is inserted into the casing, and on the other side into the lampshade and the lamp socket is connected. At the center, the wires are twisted and soldered, and then connected to the network. After this, at the required distance, the wires are attached to the ceiling, for example, on hooks or other fasteners. The lamps are screwed into the sockets and the chandelier is ready for use.
Making a chandelier with your own hands
If desired, a spider-style chandelier is not difficult to make yourself. There are two methods of creating a chandelier - classic and from table lamps.
Classic way
To make a chandelier you will need a thick black cable, long enough, since it will need to be cut into several fragments (we are talking about five pieces).
The following materials are needed:
- lamp sockets;
- snap pads;
- blowtorch;
- plastic box to hide the connection of the chandelier on the ceiling.
Note! If the box is not originally black, it must be pre-painted. This will help maintain a consistent design style.
The procedure for making a chandelier:
- Cut off the required number of cable pieces. The length of each segment depends on the size of the planned chandelier. Typically the length of the fragments is 20 - 30 centimeters.
- Each conductor on one side is divided into cores. Next we clean the veins.
- We insert the wire with stripped cores into the lampshade.
- We strip the remaining ends of the cable. We direct these ends into the casing.
- We solder the bare conductors together and place them in snap-on blocks.
- We mount the lamp casing on a predetermined section of the ceiling. We connect the system to the electrical network.
- We mark the area near the casing so as to install hooks for securing the conductors.
- We mount the holders according to the markings. Hooks or any other fasteners are suitable as holders.
- We install a lamp in each socket. We connect the chandelier.
Spider chandelier from table lamps
This option is more difficult to implement. You will need several table lamps. We remove the stand from each of them. After this, we install the lamp on a holder made of plastic or metal. We place the soldered wires in the holder. We fix the light bulbs with self-tapping screws or by soldering.
Advice! In order for the composition to be a single ensemble, the lamps must be of the same model.
Video description
Stretch ceilings and the Spider chandelier in the video:
Another popular option is to use table lamps for such a chandelier. Its creation is more complicated than the previous version, but it looks more interesting and original, and also has its own certain advantages. The costs for this chandelier are higher, since you need to purchase the required number of bendable table lamps. In this case, the base of each lamp is removed and only the bendable leg is used. It should be noted that you can use different lamp models, in which the legs will have different lengths or use the same options. But for an ideal composition, designers advise using lamps of the same model.
In fact, this is only a small part of the options for creating individual chandeliers of this type. Imagination and design solutions allow you to make your own version, which will not only fully meet your needs, but also fit harmoniously into the overall design.
Light bulbs
Thanks to the ability to hang the legs at your discretion, this lighting device is able to provide uniform lighting throughout the room. This is important if the chandelier is the central lighting element. If necessary, it can also be used as an addition to the main light source.
Lamp bases vary, as with other products of this kind.
Recommended power is 40-60 W for an incandescent lamp.
If you want to “play” with shades of light, you can turn to LED lamps. They allow you to choose between different color temperature options. To create a truly urban interior, you can purchase lamps with a cool tint. They are reminiscent of the latest technology and neon signs.
In addition, LED lamps can provide illumination in different colors. Spider lamps are designed for those who like to shock and surprise. For example, for a party, you can purchase light bulbs in one striking color, such as purple, or in different colors. Guests will not forget this for a long time.
Many people use these bulbs because of their low power consumption and extraordinary durability: they can withstand more than 5 years of continuous burning. No other light source can boast of this result. In addition, they are absolutely safe for the environment.
Edison lamps look no less attractive in the shades of such lamps. They imitate retro incandescent lamps in their appearance, although they are not inferior in functionality to modern models. They most often also have an LED board.
Advantages
A spider lamp in the interior of any room has a number of unique advantages:
- lighting around the entire perimeter is uniform and of the highest quality, perfect for very large areas;
Good lighting throughout the entire room Source i.pinimg.com
- the use of a large number of lamps allows you to divide the room into zones or highlight important interior elements;
- many models allow you to adjust the level of light, its flow and angle of inclination, but only when using rigid “legs” and systems with tripods and hinges;
- Visually, the design can be very light or bulky, become the main element of the room, and add a special zest to it.
A chandelier like this adds originality to the room. But it is important to choose the right model so as not to overload the room, and the product itself looks harmonious.
Types of chandeliers
Depending on the design, there are several main types of chandeliers that are most often found in the interior. Each of them is suitable for a specific style. For example, crystal chandeliers with candles are suitable for classic, and forged chandeliers for Provence.
Spider chandeliers
This modern trendy model is used to illuminate a room in a loft or industrial style. From the outside, the structure resembles a spider in appearance. It consists of a metal base and long pendants - wires attached to the ceiling in a loose order, ending in sockets with light bulbs.
A large number of light bulbs are attached to the ceiling in random order
It can also be of a rigid design - instead of cords, bent tripods with light bulbs at the ends are used. Tripods can be adjusted in height, moved apart, and moved in the desired direction.
By adjusting the direction of each lamp, you can brighten the necessary areas of space
Depending on the size of the room, a chandelier can have up to 15 bulbs. As a rule, a spider chandelier is black, but options using a multi-colored cord or colored bulbs are possible.
Multi-colored spider chandelier - ideal for a child's room
A spider chandelier will emphasize the exclusivity of the interior and fill the room with bright light.
Forged chandeliers
This type of chandelier is truly unique, since any forged object is a kind of work of art. Since ancient times, they have been used to decorate the houses of the nobility and fireplace rooms with high ceilings. Forged chandeliers can organically fit into almost any interior. As a rule, they have the shape of a cascade or a flower.
White fabric lampshades are often used to decorate chandeliers with forged bases
The base of a forged chandelier in the Provence style can be painted white and artificially aged, and the lampshades are decorated with transparent crystals and fabric lampshades. For Baroque or Art Nouveau style, a massive forged chandelier in black or dark gray, suspended with a chain, is suitable.
A massive forged chandelier in dark shades will decorate an interior in Baroque or Art Nouveau style
For such a chandelier, light bulbs in the form of candles or torches are selected.
The laconic design of a forged chandelier is suitable for minimalism and hi-tech
An interior in a minimalist or high-tech style will be decorated with a laconic antique wrought-iron chandelier, decorated with small flowers or metal leaves.
Cascade (waterfall chandeliers)
Of course, cascading chandeliers are one of the most beautiful and unusual chandeliers. They represent a cascade of flowing pendants made of crystal or glass. Due to the refraction of light, such chandeliers are solemn and elegant, looking like sparkling waterfalls.
Large glass beads of the chandelier are a bright accent of the interior
As a rule, cascading chandeliers are used for interiors decorated in a classic or high-tech style.
A multi-tiered chandelier fits seamlessly into the interior of a spacious living room with a round sofa
Such chandeliers can have a wide variety of shapes (oval, round, square, cone-shaped), different numbers of waves located at different levels. Crystal or glass elements can be made in the form of a teardrop, bead, flower, petal and combined in a variety of combinations. Cascading chandeliers can be either ceiling or hanging.
The combination of glass elements of various sizes creates the effect of weightlessness of the structure
Chandeliers with candles
This is a classic version of a chandelier that came to us from the times when castles and houses were lit with candles.
Crystal pendants add lightness and sophistication to the chandelier
Today, candles have successfully replaced oblong-shaped “minion” bulbs, and the chandeliers themselves have begun to resemble candelabra. This type of chandelier remains relevant to this day and will fit perfectly into almost any style.
A chandelier with a small number of candles fits seamlessly into the modern interior of the room
For a minimalist and high-tech style, it is better to choose a cascading chandelier made of white metal and crystal. For the Gothic style, a forged chandelier with metal circles on chains is suitable.
A chandelier with candles could easily decorate a medieval castle
Chandeliers with remote control
Recently, you can increasingly find chandeliers with a remote control on sale. This allows you to turn the light on and off without getting out of bed, as well as switch modes by changing the color or brightness of the lighting.
The remote control allows you to change the color and brightness of the lighting in the room, turn the lights on and off
Chandeliers with remote control are ceiling structures equipped with a built-in radio receiver. It receives commands that are sent from the remote control, and the controller responds to them by switching the LED lights in the chandelier in a certain way.
The chandelier can smoothly change color using remote control
With the help of this type of chandeliers, various lighting effects are created that delight both children and adults.
Crystal chandeliers
Until recently, a crystal chandelier was considered a classic luxury item. Now these chandeliers are not the most popular decorative element. But fashion is changing, and crystal is gradually returning to the interior in new chandelier designs.
The combination of classic shades and modern pendant design makes the chandelier luxurious and sophisticated.
Crystal pendants of various shapes and sizes began to be used to decorate chandeliers made in the classical style, to make waterfall chandeliers, and cascading designs.
An oval-shaped ceiling chandelier made of crystal looks organically in the interior of a living room in a modern style.
Crystal chandeliers can be found in interiors decorated in a variety of styles: classic, French style, vintage, glamor, modern, minimalism.
The crystal chandelier fits seamlessly into the French-style interior
Design options
With the advent of different styles, designers offer all sorts of options for transforming existing types of chandeliers, as well as new options. So, a classic chandelier can be placed inside a metal frame of a round or oval shape, and you get a completely new chandelier.
Designers turn even the craziest ideas into chandeliers
Using wood, metal, paper, fabric, combining various materials, experimenting with shapes, you can independently make an exclusive version of a chandelier for your home.
How to choose
This product is a modern lamp, which is distinguished by a variety of color palettes and modularity. Suitable for any premises - residential and non-residential, with high traffic volumes, offices, public catering outlets and so on. The product fits perfectly into almost any interior, but when choosing a model, you need to take into account its design and color.
Spider chandelier in the office Source moydom.ru
First of all, you need to consider the color of the ceiling bowl. Then you can separately select the color of the wire or metal holder. At the last stage, you need to decide on the color of the socket and the design of the lamp, which differ in shape, style, material and color. The classic version of cartridges are ceramic, brass and aluminum products. More modern ones are wooden, silicone and metal options.
An equally important indicator is the size of the chandelier and the number of lamps. For rooms with an area of 8-12 m2, 3-5 lamps will be enough, for an area of 12-18 m2, 6-8 lamps are used, a minimum of 10-14 lamps will be required for rooms of 18-25 m2 and 14-18 lamps for a room from 25 to 40 m2 . Also, the number of lamps will depend on what type of lighting fixtures are planned to be used and on the task at hand - main lighting, auxiliary or design idea.
Chandeliers in the interior: modern trends
A correctly selected chandelier should become the final accent in the interior, harmoniously complement it. It can be miniature, simple, laconic in shape or massive, with various pendants, lampshades, and a large number of light bulbs.
The direction of the shades of some chandeliers can be easily adjusted at the request of the owner
A well-chosen chandelier changes the image of a room, adds originality to it, emphasizes its advantages, and becomes an additional decoration.
The size of the chandelier should be selected according to the formula: room width + room length x 10 = chandelier diameter (cm).
Before making a purchase, you should pay attention to the following factors:
- room ceiling height,
- area and shape of the room,
- style and color scheme of the interior,
- dimensions and arrangement of furniture.
A chandelier is purchased to be used for at least several years. That is why you should choose an option that will remain in trend at least until the next renovation.
If during the next renovation the chandelier does not match the interior, it will need to be replaced
Designers recommend paying attention to the options presented below:
- chandeliers in a classic style - majestic, with elegant shades, decorated with expensive materials;
- with a forged base - for production, hand-forged parts are used, treated with a special coating for bronze, silver or gold;
- crystal chandeliers add sophistication and luxury to the interior;
- antique chandeliers - with artificially aged details, made in vintage style, look like antiques;
- chandeliers in a modern style - without refined decor, restrained, with harmonious proportions;
- ceiling chandeliers of geometric shapes - square, triangular, circle, diamond;
- hanging chandeliers decorated with ceramics, wood or textile elements - an option for interiors in eco, country, Provence styles;
- chandeliers in the Art Nouveau style - with smooth lines, made using modern technologies;
- Tiffany style chandeliers - with multi-colored glass lampshades, imitation vintage.
When choosing a chandelier, pay attention to the lamps installed in the room earlier: they should be harmoniously combined with each other.
All lighting fixtures in the room should organically complement each other
When purchasing a chandelier, consider the types of light bulbs and base it comes with. If they are non-standard, there may be problems with replacing them during operation.
It will be quite difficult to find a replacement for a burnt out light bulb of an unusual shape in a store.
Spiral-shaped, flask-shaped or resembling a candle flame - such forms of light bulbs are quite rare on sale. If one of them fails in the future, you will have to replace all the bulbs with standard ones at the same time.
Photo gallery: chandeliers in various interior options
In addition to the chandelier, spotlights are used for lighting
Lighting fixtures in the room are selected in the same style and color scheme
The chandelier contrasts with the color of the ceiling and walls of the room
Thanks to the suspension, the chandelier can be lowered lower
A spider chandelier with bright pendants fits seamlessly into a modern interior
The frame for the mirror and the chandelier made of black metal are made in the same style
The laconic shape and small size of the chandelier are in harmony with the overall style of the space
Materials for making a chandelier can be different
Made from white plastic butterflies, the chandelier looks light and airy.
Round fabric lamps look organic with a suspended ceiling in a contrasting color
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The video shows how the lamp is assembled:
There are no restrictions when choosing the length of the wire - it all depends on the idea, imagination and interior tasks. However, there are some important recommendations. For ceiling heights from 2.5 to 2.8 m, the standard wire length is 150 cm. For rooms with ceilings from 2.9 to 3.5 m, lamps with a wire length of up to 200 cm look better. For higher ceiling heights (for example, a staircase span, second light, and so on) the length calculation is carried out in each case individually.
Metal model Source artsten.ru
The lineup
Ceiling products in the form of spiders are available in two types:
- A traditional lamp, suspended or fixed to the ceiling, with soft wire legs that can change their position. The length of the wires is adjustable. A product made in this style has metal shades: flat in the shape of a plate or in the form of carved gratings, and options without shades are also possible. In this case, the light bulbs imitate water droplets.
- The ceiling-mounted lighting fixture has the shape of spider legs made of metal with a lamp base. Each element is separately mounted to the ceiling. The legs can bend due to hinges and change the direction of light. This chandelier has a metal shade and looks very large. It is great for rooms with high ceilings.
Most often, a “spider” chandelier is made in black to closely resemble a real insect.
There is a white or colored model of the lighting fixture, which is selected for lighting a child’s or teenager’s room. They show the relaxedness and bohemianism of the entire interior. Most often, this chandelier is the source of main lighting in the room or serves as a beautiful unique addition to the design of the room.
The spider chandelier has a bowl that is attached to the ceiling and the wires of the device have different colors and shades, and you can also choose the color of the socket. Most often, models with monochrome lamps are chosen. The devices are easy to manufacture and are made without unnecessary decorative ornaments. Thanks to its simple and universal form, the spider LED chandelier has gained recognition among all modern lighting products. The price category of products varies and depends on many factors.
Spider chandelier in the interior - photo
Golden chandelier with twisted wires and lattice shades Source interiorsroom.ru
One of the options for fastening wires Source remontbp.com
Options for installing tripods with different lamps and shades Source polis-group.ru
Application of several design solutions in one chandelier Source vplate.ru