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Adding crystal chandeliers to a home's existing décor can make your home look more unique, and equally elegant.
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These ornate lighting fixtures are most often associated with grand ballrooms and stately dining rooms, hotels and casinos. Although they are surely appropriate for these settings, it is vital not to underestimate the immediate effect a chandelier will have on your visitors. As you know, first impressions are paramount. This is the main reason why chandeliers are more often used in entrances and foyer areas.
You can use a chandelier in almost any room, since there are countless styles from which to choose from. For example,there are others that date back to the 16th century, and have a timeless feel and appearance.
Since then, many other contemporary modern designs have come to fold, and are as equally impressive. Most modern lighting fixtures manage to both offer a nod to the past Modern Dining Room Lighting while fitting naturally into the present day décor and interior design.
Chandelier Designs Should Blend With A Room's Existing Decor
Chandeliers definitely shape the mood in any room and you should find one that directly represents the atmosphere you wish to create. For homeowners who are looking to create a more dignified and formal atmosphere, then installing these lighting fixtures are a great choice.
Many designs also afford an elegant and refined look. For those interested in creating a more relaxed and casual atmosphere in a room, utilizing traditional-styled chandeliers make for effective room lighting and design options.
You can also look for a lighting fixture that is inspired by the period reflected in the room you are putting it, but you don't have to. Many contemporary designs are a blend of traditional elements with modern materials -- glass and alabaster with polished chrome or satin nickel, which makes them work with a variety of styles
Deciding On The Right Lighting Effect
Once buyers have made their choices with regards to the size and style of the chandelier, they should next decide on what kind of lighting effect they are looking for.
While most of these lighting fixtures direct light upwards and bounce it off the ceiling to produce a radiant, yet warm glow throughout the room, some are designed to produce downlight. These lighting pieces better illuminate the dining room table and provide an added glow of accent lighting for centerpiece displays. For some, it is possible to create a downlight effect by adding miniature lamp shades around each of the light bulbs.
Finally, these fixtures must be mounted at the Dining room light proper height to provide a unique and appealing aesthetic appearance, as well as provide adequate illumination. In rooms with ceilings less than 9 feet tall, chandeliers should be placed an estimated 30 inches above the dining room table. If the ceiling is 9 feet tall or more, install the fixture an additional 3 inches higher from the table.
Adding A Dimmer Helps To Control The Amount Of Light
Most lighting and home décor experts recommend that home owners make use of dimmers. Dimmers increase your ability to control the light and adjust it according to our specific needs at different times or situations. It's worth knowing that that there are small programmable wall mounted pre-set dimming units that will replace up to 6 wall switches and allow you to make an effortless lighting scene control.
In finding the appropriate chandelier design for your home, simply start with a color or a material that is predominant in the decoration scheme of your room.
What catches your eye in the room, and what type of statement would you wish to make? If the room is more traditional, choose chandeliers with more ornamentation and decorative details. If your home is modern, opt for less ornamentation and simpler details.
If your options are not yet clear, it would be best to rely on the help of a lighting consultant in a lighting showroom to help guide the decision. Sometimes, it's simply a matter of choosing what feels good. Lighting consultants often have knowledge of the available designs, the proper interior decor training, and other options to help move you in the proper direction.
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Mounted fixtures have a dual purpose. They don't just illuminate a room; they also provide aesthetic appeal to it by bringing beauty and personality into your room. Unlike lamps that one can move around, chandeliers are more permanent. Hence, proper positioning is required for these luminous adornments to work well and look good. The first tip in choosing a chandelier relates to size. One must consider the proportion between the size of the room and the size of the chandelier. A chandelier that is too small for a room will look isolated. On the other hand, one that is too large for a room will appear cluttering. With a rich variety of chandeliers available today, chances are high for finding the perfect one that matches any home. Creativity is very much involved in selecting a chandelier with a wide range of designs, finishes and styles to choose from. Each chandelier adds a touch of elegance to any room and vibrancy into the domestic atmosphere. Chandelier styles can range from elaborate and large to minimalist and aesthetically pleasing. Chandeliers can complement other lighting very easily and will certainly add value to one's home.
When choosing a dining room chandelier, in particular, attention to proportions becomes magnified. The fixture must neither dominate a table nor look too insignificant. The best thing to do is to measure width and length of the dining table (or the diameter for a round table) and consider these measurements in shopping. As a rule of thumb, the span of the chandelier must be 12 inches shorter than the table's width (or diameter).
To ensure a new light will be securely supported, the ceiling electrical box must be checked before one begins the installation of the chandelier. When hanging over a dining table, the chandelier must be aligned with the center of the dining table with a 30-to 33-inch gap between the tabletop and the bottom of the chandelier. The purpose of the gap is to prevent any bumped heads. Chandeliers for other rooms should be placed generally higher than 8 feet above the floor in the middle of the room or foyer for safety and style. If the electrical connection on the ceiling does not work with the center of the dining table, add a heavy-duty decorative hook on the ceiling above the table center, and then attach a length of chain to carry the wiring from the electrical connection to the hook.
With regards to choosing the right bulbs to buy, one should decrease the watt rating of the bulb larger numbers of bulbs are required. A chandelier with three or more light sockets is probably more suited to 40 watt bulbs. Once correct bulbs are chosen and installed, the chandelier should give off sufficient light coverage without blinding anyone. Dimmer controls are recommended since they allow adjustment of the light intensity according to needs.
It is always a good idea to clean the chandelier at least once a year to maintain its beauty and shine. Before one starts with the cleaning process, the light bulbs must have been off for at least 10 minutes so the bulbs can cool down. For safety reasons, one must never clean the chandelier while the lights are on. It could either lead to a burnt hand, or worse to electrocution. If the pieces have to be dismantled, one must do so in sections or draw up a picture of how the components fit together. This will mitigate any frustration and confusion at the moment the pieces have to be reassembled together. Also place a blanket under the chandelier to catch any pieces of it that may fall. Keep the chandelier in the same place as you clean and do not turn it around as this may strain the power cable.
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