A stunning chandelier in your house is more than just a light fixture, it is a statement piece that elevates your space and also becomes the talk of the party. It helps you set the mood, reflect your personal style, and add a touch of glam to your space. However, choosing the perfect chandelier isn’t just picking a beautiful design. You need to set the right style, size, and placement to truly bring out the best of the chandelier and the space you are putting the chandelier in.
But before we begin, let us understand why a chandelier matters in your space. The most common place where people push chandeliers is their living or dining room as it acts as a place for relaxation, entertainment, and the main area where people usually gather. The right lighting can completely change the mood of the room, making it feel more welcoming, luxurious, or cozy, depending on the kind of vibe you are going for. A carefully chosen chandelier usually helps with acting as a bold focus point, holding together the decor of the entire room, enhancing the aesthetic appeal of the room, creating the right light or lighting ambience, and adding a touch of sophistication and elegance to the space.
How to choose the right ceiling chandelier?
To make it easier for you and break it down, here is a chandelier buying guide to help you choose the right ceiling chandelier for your living room chandelier, dining room chandelier or bathroom if you’re feeling really extra and creative.
The first step is to choose the right style
Your chandelier styles should blend naturally with the existing decor style.
- Most modern living rooms which have clean lines, geometric shape, or metallic finish should go for chandeliers that are more sleek and contemporary.
- If your space is more traditional in nature, then using chandeliers that are made from iron, crystal, or have an ornate design can add the old-school classic charm to your space.
- If you have a boho or rustic space, then go for wooden, beaded, or vintage-inspired chandeliers to give an earthy and cozy feel. If your rooms are more minimalist with very less furniture and extra decor items, then choosing a simple chandelier that does not overwhelm the space is critical.
A point for you to remember is that chandeliers should always complement the furniture, colours, and overall vibe of the room and not overpower or clash with it.
Choosing chandelier size
Getting the right size of your chandelier is crucial because if it is too small, it is redundant and if it is too large, it overwhelms the room and defeats the purpose. Here is a simple formula that can help you understand the perfect size for your ceiling chandelier.
Add the room length with the room width in feet and that will give you the ideal chandelier diameter in inches.
Additionally, you also have to consider ceiling heights.
- If it is a standard 8-foot ceiling, then choose the chandelier that is closer to the ceiling or a semi-flushed mouse style.
- However, if you have higher ceilings that go above 10 feet, you can afford a larger and more dramatic drop.
Pro tip is to always maintain a decent 7 feet of clearance between the floor and the bottom of the chandelier to avoid any head bumps.
Placement is essential
One key factor to consider when you are hanging your ceiling chandelier in a living room or dining room is to consider where you will be placing it.
- Center of the room.
Placing the chandelier in the center of the room is a classic choice as it creates a balanced and symmetrical look drawing attention to the center frame.
- Above a seating area.
If you are using a chandelier specifically for dining places, it creates a functional setup that provides lighting while eating and also anchors the space.
- Ceiling chandeliers are also great for layering your lighting. You can combine it with floor lamps or recessed lights to create depth and layers.
You can also use two smaller chandeliers instead of one massive centerpiece if your living room is very spacious and especially flows more in its length.
Think about the light
With the availability of multiple colour modes like warm white, cool white, natural white, yellow, you have the flexibility to shift the mood of your space with just a switch. Hence, ensure that your chandelier provides the right amount of illumination.
- Ambient lighting
If you are using your ceiling chandelier as the main source of lighting, then ensure it has enough bulbs and brightness to light up the entire space.
- Accent lighting
However, if you already have general illumination in the room and want to use the chandelier for a little more decorative purpose, the lighting can be softer.
The best option is to always go for smart lights that allow for dimmable options so that you can adjust the mood and brightness of the lights according to what you want.
Installation process
The installation of a ceiling chandelier can be tricky, especially if you are doing it for the first time. Some key tips to remember here is:
- To always get your chandelier installed by a licensed electrician, especially if it is heavy, because there are high chances that with unexperienced technicians or if you are DIYing it, it can break.
- Your ceiling should also be able to support the weight of your chandelier. So if you have a false ceiling, make sure that it is reinforced properly to support the weight of the chandelier.
- Plan for easily reachable switches or smart controls that maximize convenience.
Choosing the perfect ceiling chandelier for your home requires more than just paying attention to the style, size, and placement. It is a lot about the functionality and how you feel that it lights up your space and transforms it. Sometimes choosing a chandelier could be very intuitive and that might be the best way to go. But as long as the technicalities are sorted, you can never really go wrong with a chandelier.
Why shop from The Light Kart?
Shopping from The Light Kart makes shopping for ceiling chandeliers supremely easy because:
- You can choose any sort of chandelier from our wide range of offerings that are available on our website. All you need to do is browse through our site and choose the light that suits you the best.
- If you are confused about what chandelier should go in which part of the room, we also offer interior designing consultation regarding lighting fixing from our experts. For this, you can easily call us and we will fix an appointment with an expert who can guide you through the process and buying the correct chandelier for your space.
- Our skilled technicians will not only deliver the space to your home hassle-free but also install it with proper precision and safety so that you don’t have to go anywhere.
In short, when you buy a ceiling chandelier from The Light Kart, you are not only gifting yourself a piece of furniture but a piece of lighting that adds you to our family and makes your home shine like never before.
The size of your ceiling chandelier always depends on the size of your room. Make sure that the bottom of the ceiling chandelier is around 7 feet from the bottom of the floor. If you have low ceiling height, you should consider flush-mounted type chandeliers.
All our chandeliers are delivered within two to three weeks after you’ve placed the order. Please contact us if you need more details.
As chandeliers are more bulky, they come flat-packed with instructions for assembly. However, we advise that you get a proper technician to fit the chandelier for you or else get in touch with us so that we can send our technician to fix the lighting for you perfectly.
Shipping cost for chandeliers along with other lighting fixtures are usually free and insured against an accident.
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