10 tips for choosing a chandelier

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The first thing you need to decide when choosing a chandelier is the design. The features of the model, the installation process and its appearance depend on it.

The main types of chandeliers:

Wall-ceiling. An excellent choice for small spaces with low ceilings. Such models do not "eat up" the height and take up a minimum of space. The undoubted advantage of wall and ceiling chandeliers is their laconic design, which can perfectly complement the bathroom, children's room or bedroom.

Suspended. They are fixed to the ceiling using a cord or a metal chain, while the height of the suspension for some models can be adjusted. Such chandeliers are equipped with several shades made of natural wood, glass or metal.Manufacturers offer an impressive selection of models that differ in shape.

Embedded. They are usually chosen for additional lighting (for example, for placing the main accents in the interior) or for zoning space. A great solution if you like to "play" with lighting and create unusual artistic compositions by combining brightness and type of light.

Conclusion: For bright main lighting, choose wall-ceiling (for small rooms) or pendant chandeliers, and use recessed models to highlight individual elements of the interior.

When buying a chandelier, you need to consider the number of light bulbs. If you plan to illuminate a spacious room with high ceilings, then opt for multi-track models or compositions consisting of several devices.

Given the number of lamps, you can work with light levels: combine sconces with a pendant chandelier or mount 4-5 spots. If the area of ​​​​the room is limited, then a single-lamp model will be enough.

Along with the number of light bulbs, it is important to consider their type:

LED (LED). The most efficient and environmentally friendly solution. The use of chandeliers with LED bulbs saves electricity up to 90%, in addition, they do not absorb heat. Choose LED lamps if you want the light to be truly pure and rich. Perhaps the only drawback of such models is their high price.

Fluorescent. They are chosen for their durability, minimum heat output and economical energy consumption.Do not forget that chandeliers with fluorescent bulbs can be dangerous: if the tightness is lost, the release of harmful components is not excluded. The cost of these light bulbs is quite high.

Incandescent lamps. The most popular option, known to everyone since childhood. The advantage of incandescent bulbs is a huge selection of socles, dimensions and capacities. The cost of such models is minimal, but they consume much more electricity. Gradually, the familiar 40 W and 100 W are becoming a thing of the past.

Conclusion: The best option for any room is chandeliers with LED bulbs, the number of which is selected based on the area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe room.

From the material from which the chandelier is made, its design and the possibility of using it in various rooms depend.

Manufacturers offer the following models:

Glass and crystal. They look stylish, elegant and elegant, but they are hard to care for. Chandeliers made of glass and crystal look great in living and dining rooms with a luxurious interior.

metal. Types: bronze, copper, steel and brass. Additionally, they are covered with gold, nickel or chrome plating. The advantage of metal chandeliers is their high strength.

Wooden. An excellent choice for rooms made in ethnic or Asian style. Usually, wooden chandeliers are preferred in the arrangement of private houses and cottages. When choosing such models, pay attention to the presence of a protective layer against moisture.

Textile. If you like unusual and original shapes, then choose lace, chintz or velvet lamps. They will become a harmonious addition to the style of boho, ethnic, etc.Please note that they should not be installed in rooms with a high level of humidity.

Plastic. They are much brighter than glass or metal appliances, but they can be installed in any room. Most importantly, do not forget to study the composition: the plastic used should not contain phenol-formaldehyde resin, which is dangerous when heated.

Paper. They are actively used in almost all modern styles: Japanese, minimalist, hi-tech, etc. Their advantage is their low price, but keep in mind that paper chandeliers often break and deteriorate.

Conclusion: Models made of glass or metal are the most widely used. If you want to install a more original chandelier, then consider the original interior of the room.

In order for the chandelier to harmoniously fit into the interior of your home, consider the features of the interior of the interior.

Main types:

Classic. Luxurious chandeliers, perfect for spacious living rooms and richly decorated dining rooms. For their production, glass or crystal is used.

Modern. Modern models of these materials can be used in both minimalist and classic styles. For their manufacture, a combination of frosted glass with metal is usually used.

Ethnic. They fit perfectly into the rustic, Japanese and Chinese style. For a more concise Scandinavian or French Provence, textile chandeliers are suitable.

High tech. Built-in and hanging metal appliances in this style are distinguished by laconic shapes, clear lines and discreet shades.

If you are looking for original textures, unusual shapes and new colors, then choose designer chandeliers.They are developed according to individual sketches and in a limited series, usually consisting of 2-3 models.

Conclusion: Choosing the design of a chandelier, do not neglect the style of the interior in which it will be located. A frequent choice are modernist models that harmoniously fit into most rooms.

To buy the perfect chandelier for the kitchen, bedroom, nursery or living room, it is important to take into account the dimensions of the room and the device itself, namely:

• height,
• diameter,
• the number of horns.

The formula, using which you can independently calculate the appropriate diameter of the model:

10*(room width (m) + room length (m)) = chandelier diameter (cm)

Note! If you are looking for a lamp for a narrow room, then buy an elongated model.

Conclusion: Choose the size of the stretch ceiling chandelier so that it does not overload the design of the room, but at the same time does not look too small against the general background.

The larger the area of ​​​​the room, the more powerful the chandelier should be. If you plan to select several fixtures, then their performance will be summed up.

Practical tips for choosing chandeliers with incandescent bulbs, if the ceilings are located at a height of no more than 3 m:

20 W at 1 m2	14-18 W at 1 m2	10-12 W per 1 m2
for the kitchen, living room, dining room and other rooms where intensive lighting is required	for bathroom, toilet, office, nursery, hallway and other rooms with standard lighting	for pantries and utility rooms, bedrooms and other places with subdued or diffused light

To choose the right chandelier for the hall or children's room, you must take into account the technical specifications indicated by the manufacturer in the description:

• Energy consumption. The more economical the chosen model, the lower your electricity costs;
• Dimmability. The presence of a dimmer provides the ability to control the brightness of lighting in several modes (maximum / medium / minimum);
• Ammunition type. They differ in heating temperature, as well as the power of the bulbs that are suitable for them.

Another important characteristic that should not be neglected when choosing a chandelier is the type of control. The most common and simple - using switches, and rotary models are distinguished into a separate category. More modern chandeliers are controlled using a remote control or a cotton system.

Conclusion: The best type of control is combined (eg standard + cotton switch). Consider, the higher the technical specifications, the more expensive the chandelier.

When choosing a chandelier, it is important to proceed from the type of room in which it will be installed. For example, a hall is a visiting card of every house, and therefore it is necessary to select a lighting system for this room with special care.

If the ceilings of the living room in the living room are high (2.5 m or more), then stop your attention on multi-level models or chandeliers on ropes. For halls in standard apartments, choose low-slung luminaires, the advantage of which is the ease of installation even on stretch ceilings.

In the dining room and in the kitchen, it is important to emphasize the atmosphere of spaciousness, here the play of shadows and light is especially important.It will be possible to implement it with the help of pendant chandeliers with a lampshade, capable of creating diffused and slightly subdued lighting.

The bedroom is a place where you can safely experiment. Choose one of the modern models that differ in shape and color. With a limited budget, we recommend choosing compact chandeliers with plastic shades for stretch ceilings.

An atmosphere of joy and fun always reigns in the nursery, in the creation of which light plays the main role. When choosing a chandelier, we recommend taking into account its environmental friendliness and safety. The best option is plastic or textile models that cannot be broken.

An equally important factor when buying a chandelier is its cost. It depends on the brand, the materials used, the type and number of light bulbs, as well as design solutions. If your financial capabilities are limited, we recommend buying chandeliers made of paper and plastic, their cost varies between 2,000-3,000 rubles.

The price range for models made of metal and textile materials is much wider: from 4,000 to 60,000 rubles. Crystal and most wooden chandeliers are included in the premium segment, so their cost can be 90,000-100,000 rubles and more.

Buy chandeliers only in specialized stores that offer products from well-known manufacturers and designers.

Top European Brands:

• maytoni,
• MW Light,
• riches,
• CITILUX,
• Brizzy,
• Odeon Light,
• art lamp,
• Volpe.

Remember that the right chandelier is able to harmoniously complement and complete the interior of any room.