Hanging chandeliers
Hanging chandeliers are a classic that always remains relevant. Such models fit into almost any interior of an apartment or house with high ceilings. If you decide to purchase a pendant chandelier, it is important to take into account the design features, material, shape and color so that the new thing will harmoniously fit into the interior. In major home improvement stores, you can find a chandelier for every taste thanks to the wide range of products.
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Modern pendant chandeliers are extremely diverse. They can differ in many parameters - for example, mounting features, design and number of lamps. In order to choose the right option that fits perfectly into your interior, it is important to take into account several factors at once.
First of all, it is necessary for the luminaire to be functional. If you are looking for an option for a dark environment, such as a hallway or bathroom without windows, it is better to choose a model with many powerful lamps. If you are picking up a pendant chandelier for a bright room, you can limit yourself to two or three lamps.
In addition to the right lighting, it is necessary that the design of the ceiling chandelier fits well with the design of your room.
A hanging chandelier stands out in the interior, so it should look harmonious with wallpaper, furniture, carpets and curtains.
It is often difficult to find a suitable chandelier for an already furnished room, so designers recommend choosing a lamp at the stage of planning your interior. However, in the large assortment of modern stores, you can always find several versatile options that will fit into almost any setting.
Finally, attention should be paid to technical issues. Chandeliers can be suspended in different ways, so it is important to pay attention to the fixings as well. In addition, you can pick up an adjustable chandelier on a lift, if necessary.
There are also chandeliers that allow for different lighting options, and some modern models with a control panel will allow you to turn the chandelier on and off without getting up from your seat.
Let's consider how the chandeliers differ in construction and design. If you go to a specialized store, among the pendant lights, you can see the following options:
- A single hanging chandelier is a single lamp option. It can be positioned in different ways - downward, sideways or obliquely. Luminaires with adjustable shades will be especially successful - this way you can decide for yourself where you want to direct the light. Single models are not suitable for lighting dark and spacious rooms.
They are often used in small rooms with light windows. Such lamps are often purchased as additional lighting.
- Paired or triple hanging shades on a rod - this is another interesting design option, they are mounted on two hangers. Such chandeliers look quite modern and interesting, but they are suitable mainly for narrow small rooms. Most often, barbell models are placed in the kitchen or bathroom.
If in a spacious room or in a studio apartment you want to divide the space with the help of light, the model on the bar will also organically fit into this concept.
- Three-arm and five-arm pendant chandelier - This is a classic option that will fit into any interior.Despite the fact that many models of such chandeliers may seem a little old-fashioned, now you can find interesting modern options. The design of such a lamp should completely depend on the interior of a particular room.
For large spaces, it is better to choose five lamps, and if your room is small, a three-arm chandelier will do. The advantage of the model is that the light is evenly distributed throughout the room.
- Light cup chandeliers harmoniously fit into almost any interior. At the same time, regardless of the power of the lamps and their number, the light from such a chandelier will never be bright. Choose this option for living rooms with light windows if you like soft diffused light in the evenings.
- Tiered chandeliers - this is a practical solution for a spacious room - it is these models that will provide the best lighting. Often these are models on a chain or on a hook. At the same time, it is better if the ceilings in the room are very high, and the interior is filled with various details, otherwise the multi-tiered lamp will be very cumbersome.
- Electric chandelier floor lamp, which is attached to the ceiling - a great option for additional lighting in living rooms. If you don't have room for a floor lamp on the table or on the floor, you can place this option on the ceiling above your desk or near the bed using a suspension cord for the lamp.
- Free hanging plafonds now also popular. Such models look extremely interesting, give the interior lightness and grace. This is a stylish and beautiful option, which is mainly suitable for small rooms, because the lamps are directed vertically downward and the area of their illumination is rather limited.
- Chandeliers-lamps with "rain", that is, with glass beads suspensions, they look very interesting in classic interiors. At the same time, such chandeliers will also bring a certain zest to a modern setting. Shades of such pendant chandeliers can be very interesting - sometimes they are practically invisible under the glass beads, and sometimes they are made in the form of candles. Such chandeliers attract attention and create a unique atmosphere in the room.
Selection Tips
Choosing the right chandelier is very important. Different models are suitable for each type of interior. Consider how to choose the right stylish chandelier, depending on the decor of the room:
- Classic in the interior is always in fashion. In addition, picking up a classic-style pendant chandelier is not difficult at all. For a simple and discreet option, you can always find a three-arm or five-arm model with a body of the color you need. If you want your classic furnishings to resemble a palace, you can try multi-tiered chandeliers or rain models. Such options are especially appropriate for high ceilings.
- For apartments aged country style, luminaires with wooden elements are best suited. Plafonds on a wooden bar or plafonds-cups on an interesting wooden frame can look the most organically.
- If you prefer a setting in the style of minimalism, it is worth choosing the simplest models of lamps. Single shades and chandeliers on a rod will look good.
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Supporters eclecticism in the interior may not be limited by the framework of one particular style. At the same time, it is very important that all the variety of details in the interior look harmonious and create a single ensemble. If the interior is already filled with details and combines more than three basic colors, you should choose an inconspicuous classic chandelier. If the furnishings are laconic enough, you can pick up an unusual bright lamp.
- For the youth room various creative models will do. You can choose from rod chandeliers or single pendant options in a modern minimalist style, or you can choose a stylish colored chandelier with an unusual shape.
Among other things, you need to take into account the required level of illumination of the room.
In the living room or bedroom, you need to choose fairly light options with several powerful lamps.
If you are looking for an option for additional lighting, single chandeliers will do. They are often installed for a bar or coffee table.
Shapes and sizes
The size and shape of the chandelier is important. It is these parameters that determine how organically the lamp will fit into the interior of your home.
Consider the most important and interesting design characteristics of modern chandeliers:
- The model can be short, that is, hang directly from the ceiling, or it can be long. High ceilings are essential for long models, otherwise they will hang too low overhead and create a sense of discomfort.
- Large diameter chandeliers are suitable for spacious large rooms. If you choose a miniature lamp, it will most likely fit into a small space or be suitable for additional lighting.
- Classic chandeliers have a round or oval shape, while rectangular models can be considered for modern interiors.
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Pay attention to the additional design of the luminaire. There are models with leaves, flowers, curls or an openwork metal frame. If these options are combined with the decor of the room, they can look very interesting.
Colors
The color of the pendant light largely determines its appearance. The most fashionable and popular colors are now the following:
- Silver Is a neutral option ideal for all modern interiors. A simple metal frame in cool gray shades does not stand out in the interior and complements any design.
- Under the gold - this is an extravagant option that is suitable for baroque interiors.
- Bronze It will look great in classic interiors - it is not as conspicuous as gold, but it gives the atmosphere a special atmosphere and goes well with classic wooden furniture.
- Wooden semi-antique models are the ideal solution for country-style apartments.
- Chandeliers wenge with a sleek wooden body, they will perfectly fit into fashionable modern interiors, and will also appeal to lovers of minimalism and can complement a modern youth room.
- You can consider and bright options - violet, red, orange, lilac and blue lamps. In a simple, restrained interior, such lamps will become a bright accent.
Materials (edit)
Before buying, you should pay attention to the material from which the chandelier body is made.
The following options are distinguished:
- Metal carcass considered the most practical. Due to the variety of models, you can choose a metal model for any interior - you can choose a color for nickel, gold or bronze.
- Glass lamps are very fragile and get dirty quickly, but they can look very stylish and unusual in modern interiors.
- Wooden case Is a practical solution for country or colonial furnishings.
- Plastic modern chandeliers are distinguished by an unusual shape and a variety of colors. They will appeal to fans of unusual design.
Popular models and brands
If you want to buy a really high-quality model that will serve you for a long time, you should pay attention to the brand and the country of origin. ...
Also, think in advance about what kind of lighting you want in the whole apartment - if the interior of the rooms is approximately in the same style, it may be worth taking all the chandeliers and pendants from the same collection.
In stores, you can now find lamps from Russia, China and Europe.
The following brands are most popular:
- The Italian brand ST Luce produces unusual designer pendant chandeliers that are suitable for modern interiors.
- The Aurora factory is known in Russia - under this brand they produce both classic-style lamps and more neutral versions in the minimalist style.
- Chandeliers made in Poland under the Spot Light brand are high-quality modern models at relatively low prices.
- Chinese chandeliers are distinguished by the most attractive cost. The most popular brand is Strotskis.
Connecting the chandelier to the ceiling
You can connect the chandelier yourself or call professionals for this business. The technical details of the mount will depend on the specific model you choose. Sometimes the chandeliers are hooked, while other times the base needs to be attached directly to the ceiling.
Be aware that attaching the pendant light may take some time.
The most common problem faced by consumers is adjusting the height of the chandelier. If you are not sure at what height you want to place your chandelier, it is better to go for a model with an adjustable length.
Chain models can also be shortened by removing several links. However, in many cases the height of the models is fixed, so it is better to measure the height of the ceiling before purchasing.
Accommodation in the interior
It can be difficult to harmoniously fit a new pendant lamp into an existing room environment.
To make the chandelier look good in the interior, take note of some interesting design ideas:
- If you choose a wooden model for a country-style interior, for a colonial-style setting or for a classically decorated room, try to match the color of the wooden furniture and the lamp completely. If you can't find a suitable option, it is better to have the colors as different as possible.
- In eclectic interiors, as well as in modern youth interiors, one should not be afraid to combine different metallic colors together - if there are silver-colored objects in the setting, a lamp in the color of silver or bronze can look extremely interesting.
- For the brightest possible lighting of the room, choose chandeliers with glass beads - the light will be reflected from the transparent surface. Shades of colored glass, on the other hand, will dim the light.
- For a spacious room, it is not necessary to choose one large chandelier. Several lamps can look very impressive at once if you place them around the perimeter.
- Nowadays, studio apartments are in vogue, as well as combined rooms: for example, a kitchen with a dining room, and a bedroom with an office.
The easiest way to delimit the space is with the help of light.
You can choose two lamps with different designs - one will serve as the main lighting, and the second will be additional.
Ideas for placing chandeliers in different interiors can be seen in the video below:
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