There is no need to talk about the importance of lighting. It has long performed not only a practical, but also a decorative function. Lamps shape the interior as much as furniture and decoration. An incorrectly selected chandelier can destroy the entire carefully assembled image of the room. We’ll talk about fashion trends in choosing chandeliers in this article.
Always modern classics and general selection rules
First of all, let's decide on the style. The style of the chandelier is as important a selection criterion as size and brightness. The most modern and popular style trends today are: classic, hi-tech, minimalism, loft, modern, contemporary.
The appearance of style is also changing. Today, a classic chandelier is not lampshades with crystal pendants. In the modern classic style, crystal is rarely used, much more often plastic, metal and fabric are used. A classic chandelier has the form we are familiar with: lampshades in the form of lanterns, decorative ornaments, and pendants. It can be ceiling-mounted - attached directly to the ceiling, or suspended - mounted on a hook. This principle applies to all chandeliers, in any style. Therefore, let’s take a break from appearance for a moment and talk about the general requirements for choosing a ceiling lighting fixture. What should you consider?
- The height of the ceilings - the nature of the chandelier’s mounting depends on this: with low ceilings, a pendant model will not work at all.
- The size of the room - the number of light bulbs, their brightness, and, of course, the diameter of the chandelier itself depend on this.
- Color scheme – a lamp, as a rule, is purchased last; it should be in harmony with the overall style of the room.
- The chandelier design is where we started.
A classic chandelier today has elegant lines, usually matte shades that provide diffused light. Elements of gilding in the decor. It requires the presence of other lamps in the same style in the room: sconces, floor lamps, table lamps.
Having a single chandelier in the center of the room is a thing of the past. Nowadays, with the help of lamps, space is successfully zoned. When combining a living room with a bedroom, the chandelier can be moved to the living room area, and in the bedroom it can be limited to local lighting. There are many options.
Selection of a product for a specific room
For each room, it is necessary to determine lighting fixtures by size and type of lighting. This is due to the fact that their practical purposes are different, therefore, they require an individual approach to the issue of lighting. Although, a beautiful model can decorate any interior.
Living room
The living room is the main part of the house, so the selection of lighting models for it is approached with special inspiration. When choosing, many nuances are taken into account:
- The lighting of the hall is bright, but it should not be cold. Warm lighting provides comfort and encourages communication.
- For living rooms with high ceilings, experts recommend choosing massive products. Such models add luxury, solemnity and charm to the hall.
- If the room is decorated in a classic style, then it is better to choose a crystal version, symbolizing prosperity and aristocracy.
- For standard ceiling heights, ceiling models are chosen. You can diversify them with a large number of lampshades.
- Elongated rooms are best illuminated with two chandeliers. It will look especially harmonious if you place them symmetrically.
Ceiling
Ceiling-type chandeliers are especially well suited to the Art Nouveau style. They can be attached directly to the ceiling, although there are options for mounting them on a chain. The lampshades are made in a minimalist style. Most often they are made of metal and glass.
Ceiling products today are increasingly gaining ground, especially in rooms with low ceilings.
Suspensions
In a modern interior, pendant lamps look unusual. In appearance they are lampshades of various shapes, suspended on a long wire or chain. The length of the fastening elements can be varied depending on the height of the ceiling of the room and personal preferences.
Lamps of this type are especially suitable for living rooms and bedrooms, the interior of which is made in Baroque or Rococo style.
Kitchen
In the kitchen, according to family tradition, the main life issues are often decided over a fragrant cup of coffee or tea. We list the main aspects that you should pay attention to when choosing a chandelier for the kitchen:
- The level of humidity in the kitchen is quite high, if you add to this the presence of fumes containing grease, then purchasing a product with textile lampshades is not recommended. Metal, glass, acrylic are best suited.
- If preference was given to a product with wooden elements, then it is better to pre-varnish them.
- The presence of forging elements requires treatment with mastic. This will make cleaning the product easier.
The next functional purpose of a chandelier in the kitchen is to create comfort and coziness. This fact is influenced by the dimensions and shape of the kitchen. For low rooms, it is best to purchase a ceiling chandelier; for a long kitchen, choose an elongated lighting fixture; and for a spacious one, a large option is better.
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Bedroom
Lighting in the bedroom should promote calm and create a favorable atmosphere for relaxation and sleep. Here it is necessary to provide soft and diffused light. The product itself should be in complete harmony with the interior of the bedroom, but not be lost against its background.
The design of a chandelier for a bedroom of any interior must meet the following requirements:
- restraint;
- frosted glass or crystal;
- halftone color scheme for the body and lampshades.
In terms of size, the bedroom is considered a small room, so you need to choose a small ceiling-type chandelier.
Children's
This room should have a special atmosphere, so adult interior options are not suitable here. The following rules will help you choose the right lighting fixture for a nursery:
- Glass or crystal options are absolutely not suitable for the interior of a children's room.
- The main aspects should be safety and practicality. It follows from this that the lampshades should be made of textile or plastic.
- For a child's room, not pendant or oversized chandeliers are suitable, but ceiling options.
- The colors should completely fit into the interior, and the theme should be chosen according to the child’s preferences.
Hallway
Just as a theater begins with a coat rack, so a house begins with a hallway. One of the important points is properly organized lighting.
Since apartment layouts cannot boast of particular convenience, here you need to try:
- If the hallway has an elongated shape, then purchase an elongated lamp or two chandeliers of the same type, placed symmetrically.
- A guide type chandelier is ideal. With its help, you can change the direction of light to illuminate the desired area.
- Models of lamps for the hallway should be selected with a strict design.
Bathroom
The bathroom is also a special room. Therefore, when selecting a lighting fixture for the bathroom, it is necessary to consider the following points:
- The dimensions of the chandelier must be selected depending on the dimensions of the room and the height of the ceiling surface.
- The power of the device depends on whether there is an additional light source.
- The color scheme should match the chosen bathroom interior.
Recently, it has become fashionable to use built-in spotlights in bathroom interiors. They can be placed in such a way that they illuminate the necessary areas, for example, near a mirror.
On video: recommendations for choosing a chandelier.
High-tech and its features
High-tech style is the embodiment of practicality and functionality. This also applies to lighting fixtures. To purchase such a chandelier means to demonstrate good taste and innovative thinking. This is for brave and extraordinary people. What is remarkable about high-tech style lamps?
- Strict laconicism.
- Geometric shapes.
- Lack of decor, minimalism.
- Monochrome color scheme.
- High technology materials are used in production.
- Futuristic design.
They can also be suspended or ceiling mounted. There are also models on a rod - a rigid mount that combines both of these types. The shape of a high-tech chandelier can be:
- round,
- square,
- rectangular,
- elongated,
- pyramidal.
Chandeliers in the form of a strip, as well as the most imaginative shapes. There are no lampshades or shades at all, but nevertheless, due to their original shapes, the chandeliers do not look bare and boring at all. Of course, incandescent lamps do not suit this style. The lamps should also be modern: LED or halogen.
Replacing the chandelier yourself
Sometimes there are times when it is necessary to replace a chandelier. You don't always have the time or desire to call an electrician. Changing a chandelier is actually quite simple, and you can do this work yourself. This operation is simple, but requires responsibility and compliance with certain rules. It consists of two stages: dismantling the old product and attaching a new chandelier.
To successfully dismantle the chandelier, you must:
- Turn off the power to the house.
- Determine the location of the stopper to which the glass with wires is attached.
- Hold the lamp, loosen the stopper and remove the glass.
- Carefully disconnect the wires and remove the old chandelier.
The next step is connecting a new lighting fixture. To perform this procedure you must:
1. Connect the wires on the chandelier itself. This is done depending on how many keys the switch has. For a single-key one, connect one wire from each lamp. Then the remaining wires are connected. Sometimes this process is performed by the manufacturer himself.
2. Connect the ceiling wires to the chandelier. The wires that were connected one from each lamp are connected to the phase, the rest are connected to the other ceiling wire. To determine the phase, use an indicator screwdriver.
3. To ensure a high-quality connection, it is better to use terminals with screws. They are more reliable.
4. Carefully cover the wires with a glass and secure with a bolt.
A correctly selected chandelier will not only complement the interior, but also an object that, with its light, will create comfort and coziness in the home. You can share your impressions and comments, as well as photos of options with our readers.
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Minimalism as a dictate of the times
The aesthetics of the minimalist style is the rejection of everything unnecessary. Each thing has a purely practical function and is in its place. The same goes for the chandelier. Distinctive features of the lamp in a minimalist style:
- simple forms;
- laconic decor - parts that do not carry a payload are excluded;
- neutral colors;
- modern materials - plastic, metal, glass.
No ornate or complex shapes, clear geometry. This is a whole philosophy of asceticism and rejection of excesses. The rhythm of modern life dictated this style. There is no time to waste on beauty. Everything should be functional, not interfere or irritate. Therefore, the lampshade is not bright; monochrome predominates, that is, a combination of no more than three colors of a similar shade. Fabric and wicker lampshades are not for this case. All other lamps are of a similar design; minimalism does not tolerate variegation. But he loves a lot of light - natural and artificial.
Chandeliers for the home - fashion trends for 2022
One chandelier in a large room, even if it is very beautiful, is no longer yesterday, or even the day before, those days are long gone. Due to the fact that today the zoning of residential premises is more relevant than ever, lighting helps to divide the available space into parts.
In particular, all kinds of sconces and floor lamps are in trend; they are selected in accordance with the overall style of the interior, but the combination of simple glass and metal is especially popular.
Advice! If you have one very spacious room, then it is best to hang two completely identical stylish chandeliers on the ceiling. This will ensure full illumination and at the same time maintain the stylish appearance of the room.
Fashionable chandelier in the living room interior
Ideal lighting arrangement for a large room
Design trends for chandeliers and lamps in 2021 include the use of geometry in their decor. This trend was observed a year earlier, but this year a special emphasis was placed on it. This should be taken into account, especially if the wallpaper has a geometric pattern.
Choosing the appropriate chandelier for the interior is always very important
The most high-profile innovations in the lighting industry are hexagonal lamps that vaguely resemble a honeycomb. Polygons made of colored, transparent or white frosted glass and decorative plastic (metal), are fixed to the ceiling or wall in the very center. Frosted glass will give the structure softness due to diffused light.
Stylish wall composition of hexagonal lamps
Horizontal chandeliers are in particular trend. They have greatly displaced lamps with traditional vertical lighting. Horizontal chandeliers have simple, clean lines and large protruding shades. The direction of the light flux is very diverse; it is good if it can be changed periodically.
You can create a trendy interior design by focusing some kind of mosaic on the ceiling. To implement this idea, you can choose flat lamps. It’s good if the mosaic has the same geometric shape. Lamps can be placed on the ceiling in accordance with a strict order, or chaotically.
Child of urbanization - loft
The loft style attracts with its emphasized urbanism and industrialism. Of course, this is not for everyone, for people who want to experiment and have creative thinking. After all, it originated in attics, in the habitats of creative bohemia. In terms of creativity, he is close to the high-tech style - he also does not like everyday life. Style Features:
- laconic design;
- lack of decor;
- absence of glass pendants and glass shades in the form of flowers;
- various colors.
I must say that the loft has now changed significantly. If earlier the lack of decoration and a touch of antiquity were associated with poverty and people with limited financial resources lived in such a home, today such surroundings have acquired a certain chic, and a modern loft looks very presentable.
Loft loves natural materials. It perfectly combines a brick or concrete wall and a wooden floor. He loves large areas and high ceilings. There should also be several lamps to illuminate every corner. Open communications and water pipes can be used as a rod for a chandelier. Such emphasized industrialism will give the atmosphere a unique charm. Concrete lampshades, which are fashionable now and can be made with your own hands, seem to be created for this style. If in another setting they may look rough and ponderous, then loft is just right!
Materials
For the manufacture of lamp frames made in the classic style, the following types of metals are used:
- An alloy in which brass predominates. This frame looks rough, but in some cases it is quite appropriate. Many manufacturers use gold plating to improve the appearance.
- Chandeliers made of bronze are a stylish and sophisticated option. Often brass products have a bronze color.
- The frame, for the production of which chrome-plated metal is used, looks luxurious and stylish. A good addition to such a lamp is crystal.
- The frame, made in chrome color, fits perfectly in a room where the walls are white or gray.
Modern – nobility and aristocracy
The Art Nouveau style, despite its modern sound, originated at the end of the 19th century, and still retains the features of that era. Nevertheless, he is still very much loved and popular today for his originality and grace. Here are the characteristic features of this style:
- complex curved lines and patterns;
- abundance of natural motifs;
- no sharp corners;
- modernity does not like symmetry and often breaks it;
- natural materials;
- love for stained glass and patterns.
Of course, all this also applies to chandeliers. Curved shapes, lampshades with a claim to luxury - one look at such a chandelier gives the impression of an aristocratic salon. Discreet luxury and nobility are the hallmarks of this style. Everything is appropriate here: gilding, bronze, and wood. This chandelier is a work of art in itself, and so that it can fully demonstrate all its advantages, it is better to place it in spacious rooms. Art Nouveau style loves to use colored glass in deep natural or pastel shades. Flashy or acidic colors are absolutely not acceptable. The remarkable thing about a chandelier in the Art Nouveau style is that the variety of design and manufacturing materials allows it to organically fit into modern styles, such as loft, hi-tech, and so on.
Classification of classic style chandeliers
There are characteristics according to which classical style chandeliers differ from each other:
- based on the materials used to manufacture lampshades, as well as additional decorative elements. For these purposes, crystal or fabric is used. Materials such as wood, ceramics, as well as metal, glass or crystal are offered as decoration;
- differ in the number of levels. Chandeliers consist of one, two or more levels;
- differ in the number of horns. There are single-horn and multi-horn devices.
Modern style – restraint and eclecticism
Modern style is a rather capacious concept. It incorporates minimalism, hi-tech, and classics. Elements of each of this style in the form of strict lines, geometric shapes and laconic design can be present in your chandelier in a modern style. Harmonious proportions and restrained colors will appeal to many. Nowadays it is difficult to find a living space decorated strictly in one style; eclecticism predominates - it is much cheaper. Modern style is eclecticism, incorporating all the most popular trends. Its distinctive feature is practicality and harmony.
Choosing a chandelier for rooms
The best chandelier depends largely on the room. Initially, you need to clearly and clearly understand where you are buying the lamp: in the living room, bedroom, children's room or kitchen. The shape, color, and style of the chandelier depend on this. An incorrect combination of design elements can spoil the overall impression of the interior, but a competent approach will favorably emphasize all its advantages.
Young people are more likely to choose modern styles, including neoclassicism, while older generations are more conservative in this regard.
To the living room
Often it is the chandelier that serves as the center of attraction for views from the entire abundance of the room’s interior. After all, it has long been accepted that the room where guests are should always have the best. But even with the best you have to be careful. After all, you can take a stylish and chic lamp that does not fit into the interior, which will completely ruin the impression of the room.
There are several popular models this year. One option is translucent glass lampshades with a metal frame. This “mixture” is somewhat similar to sketching chemical compounds in a notebook. This option can also be suitable for the kitchen.
Since glass shades have become the standard of the past for almost everyone, they can be removed without compromising the design. Thanks to this approach, you will end up with something like a craft made from branches.
On a note!
To turn a chandelier into an interesting design move, choose several rarely used lamps, for example, in retro style.
There is a whole design direction - lighting design, which uses additional lighting elements in combination with the main one. One such way to easily illuminate corners involves installing a wall light (from the French for “hand”). These lamps are simply placed in the corners or anywhere on the wall, coordinating the design with the central chandelier.
If the main source of light in the living room is a full-size chandelier, a wall sconce is a great option. It is worth remembering that this style is not suitable for all rooms.
The industry offers many more options, for example, figured chandeliers in the form of medieval lamps.
For the bedroom
They come closely to the choice of lighting for the bedroom, because comfort and the opportunity to relax in the “intimate territory” depend on it. This is probably why design professionals prefer classics to bold chandeliers in modern high-tech and loft styles.
On a note!
To create decorations in the bedroom that resemble drawings from an old children's book with fairy tales, it would be appropriate to use pastel colors, a slight shine of metal, and beautiful curves of lighting elements.
For antique decor in the bedroom, patterns that resemble patterns from an old tattered adventure book are suitable. Light jewelry incisions on metal, delicate and graceful interweaving of street lamps in combination with light colors are an ideal design option.
Undoubtedly, although such variations are immortal classics that can fit into any interior, not everyone will like them. Therefore, no one bothers to use the same round lampshades, “toothpick” compositions and, in general, any chandelier in a modern style. The main thing is not to overdo it.
Don't be afraid of modern solutions. Recently, lamps in the Art Nouveau style have become a popular lighting option. The main feature of this direction is symmetrical shades or, conversely, asymmetrical aerodynamics. Modernism is also used in a classic interior as a complement, because there are countless variations of this style.
For the hall
The hallway is a place with the widest possible furnishing options. Here you should pay attention to the variations of chandeliers that will fit very well into the interior of the guest bedroom:
- Spotlights for suspended ceilings. This is the kind of lighting that many people are already tired of, especially with standard placement in multi-level ceilings. But this approach is still alive, because many apartments have low ceilings, and installing a large chandelier will make normal movement inconvenient. The choice of lampshades for lamps is large; you can create extravagant shimmers of light and other effects.
- Drops, icicles, gemstone looks and many other stylized accents can make a room more beautiful than anything you know. By the way, previously such solutions were used exclusively for stretch and stretch ceilings, but not so long ago overhead options appeared.
- Ceiling lamps or, as they are also called, “flying saucers”. A simple, but no less interesting option with a stretch ceiling that will be easy to care for. The key feature of these chandeliers is practicality; they will not disturb tall people, especially low ceilings. Although these lamps don't have the luxurious appearance of spotlights with lots of shades, there are actually a huge number of variations in their use. For an interior in a restrained classic style, you should think about choosing a round shape. For the “Scandinavian” style, the best option would be natural materials, as well as voluminous and soft shapes reminiscent of clouds.
- Chandeliers. Oddly enough, but classic life-size chandeliers are still preferred by the majority of local residents.
- High tech. Lighting in this style is a modern trend, creating an original but cozy atmosphere. Ceilings in “techno-lights” are made of various materials. But nickel-plated metal, multi-colored glass and bright plastic are often used. The advantages of these lamps are ease of maintenance and versatility. They are suitable for any room, regardless of its purpose and ceiling height.
Now simple materials are very popular, which are often used in an “aged” state:
- tree;
- specific;
- metal.
Lovers of the classics also do not ignore geometric shapes, because the use of various squares, triangles and arches allows you to turn a chandelier into a creation in no way inferior to the paintings of Picasso.
Hanging huge chandeliers, like those that once shone in palaces, is no longer in fashion. It is better to resort to the simplest solutions, take a closer look at the options that a few years ago could easily be used as garage lighting.
On a note!
The sophistication of the interior does not lie in the huge number of golden and shiny shades, various glass parodies of precious stones. The interior design must be appropriate - this is its key quality.
For kitchen
Due to some specific location of the light source in the kitchen, most likely, it may not be enough. Therefore, it is usually supplemented with track or built-in lamps, and the main light is placed above the dining area or island, where the main concentration of lighting is needed.
Professional designers advise not to limit your imagination and use various options:
- Install more than one main light fixture. For example, 2 or 3 short “twins”.
- With styles in the kitchen, everything is much simpler. Among the leaders are high-tech, loft and similar variations on this theme. You can safely hang metal lamps and any color will suit the products, from brass to copper, cast iron and steel.
- Complex curves and metal design ideas are not left out. Just because of the lack of shades in some options, the light may become too harsh and bright. Sometimes this kills all the comfort of the kitchen.
- However, in the kitchen some readings may not match. For example, intertwined patterns are losing their relevance. This does not mean that their use is strictly prohibited: for example, in a country style or in a kitchen with an exotic, African or tropical theme, they will be a good option.
For your information!
Enterprising designers have come up with an option to decorate light sources with the shapes of kitchen utensils. Starting from tin cans and ending with old, already dull and rusty carriages.
For the hallway
Most often, the entrance is one of the smallest rooms in the apartment. So here's what you need to try:
- in an elongated corridor, you should purchase a chandelier of the same elongated shape or symmetrically arrange two identical lighting fixtures;
- the optimal solution would be directional lighting fixtures that allow you to change the direction of lighting;
- It is better to choose products with a strict design.
For children's
Features of installing a hanging chandelier in a nursery:
- Models made of crystal and glass are unacceptable;
- designs with fabric and plastic lampshades are ideal;
- This type of lighting device is possible in the bedroom only if the area and height of the room allows it.
Bathroom
Lighting inside the bathroom has a practical and decorative function. With its help you can create an elegant and original bathroom decor.
In the photo, the author's model of the chandelier allows you to add a special personality to the bathroom interior.
What are modern chandeliers made from?
Now let’s talk about what materials chandeliers are made from today, the advantages and disadvantages of each:
- Metal . Its advantages are durability, strength, ease of maintenance. Among the disadvantages are the high cost and weight; they are not suitable for all ceilings. Metal elements are present in almost all chandeliers - lampshade mounts, pendants.
- Glass remains the most popular for lamps. The advantages are obvious: resistance to negative environmental influences - neither the sun's rays nor temperature changes are scary, and most importantly - an extraordinary wealth of colors and shapes. But the fragility of glass is a significant disadvantage. A luxurious type of glass is crystal. It costs significantly more, but is just as fragile.
- Wood is the most natural material, and its main advantage is environmental friendliness. A wooden chandelier can be combined with any texture and style. It will look harmonious in a classic, loft, or minimalist interior. The exception is, perhaps, high-tech, which generally does not like natural materials. The disadvantages of a wooden chandelier are the difficulty of maintenance, as well as susceptibility to moisture and temperature changes.
- Plastic - lightness, low cost, variety of shapes and colors, as well as ease of care - are the main arguments in favor of choosing this material. However, keep in mind that when exposed to sunlight and high temperatures, the chandelier may fade and become deformed.
- Textiles are also a very popular material today. It is attractive due to its original shape, rich selection of colors and patterns, light weight and low cost. However, fabric lamps quickly get dirty, they are difficult to care for, and their appearance is threatened not only by dust and dirt, but also by insects.
Your chandelier should be beautiful, safe and durable; do not try to save on the quality of the manufacturing material, so as not to regret your choice. Our store offers a wide selection of chandeliers and other lamps.
What chandeliers are in fashion now?
Careful selection of a modern chandelier is always necessary. Of course, the huge assortment can lead to some kind of stupor. But the more important becomes the need to comprehend everything. Compare important details (combination of colors, materials, harmonious contrasts).
There is no need to waste your time searching for a suitable option. After all, in the end a person gets exactly what he wants.
However, to facilitate the task of finding a modern premium chandelier for a particular room in an apartment or house, there are methods known to everyone.
They consist of searching for information on the Internet, directly at retail outlets of major manufacturers and other places where they can provide catalogs of relevant products for review, with colorful photos of modern chandeliers on a chain.
Most often, the Internet helps you find a good purchase. And in this you can always feel the spirit of modern life. Save time and ultimately get the desired result. Namely, that very modern beautiful chandelier with a remote control.
Versatility of color solutions
It remains to say a few words about the color preferences of a modern interior. It was already indicated above that restrained colors and a monochrome palette are preferable. Modern styles love white, gray, silver. Natural wood and stone, natural colors of the meadow and sea are also in trend. Black color is popular today, especially in high-tech style. Deep blue and brown tones will be appropriate in urban interiors. A lamp in the Art Nouveau style can afford sunny yellow and red colors. Of course, be guided by considerations of harmony. The chandelier should fit into the overall color scheme of your room.
The commitment of modern styles to simplicity and conciseness of forms allows us not to focus on the nature of the room in which the chandelier will hang. In other words, a chandelier with a similar design and color scheme can be hung in the kitchen, living room, and bedroom. The main thing is that it matches the overall style of the room – decoration and furniture. By purchasing a chandelier, you put a spectacular point in the interior. However, today it is also not forbidden to buy a chandelier that clearly characterizes the character of the room. Our store specialists will be happy to help you choose a chandelier for the kitchen, nursery or bedroom. We work online and offline. Come in and choose.
Hanging chandeliers - modernity and functionality
Today you can choose from a wide range of rope chandeliers, which, thanks to the ability to adjust the length of the rope, will become not only a decoration, but also a functional element of the room. These types of chandeliers are the right choice for rooms with high ceilings. A variety of designs and colors allows you to choose lighting that matches many classic and modern interiors.
Practical length adjustment mechanism
Despite appearances, buying a chandelier is not an easy task. Not sure if the length of a pendant light is right for your living room or dining room? Hanging chandeliers are lighting fixtures with adjustable ropes that come in a variety of shapes, colors, and styles. Rope chandeliers fit perfectly in the dining room, suspended above the table. However, you must remember to adjust the length of the lamp to a distance of 80-100 cm. Thanks to this, you can be sure that the adjustable rope chandelier will not interfere with your daily activities.
How to choose the right one for a room
For some rooms there are certain preferences for choosing ceiling lights. This applies to both material and size, shape, color.
Bedroom
In an adult bedroom, it is generally acceptable to use low-hanging designs in pastel and soothing colors. Excessive brightness here will be unnecessary. In addition to the main lighting, floor lamps or low-power table lamps are installed near the bed.
Brief conclusions
In order to answer the question of which chandeliers are in fashion now, you need to look at what trends currently exist in interior design in general.
And the trends are as follows: conciseness, simplicity, functionality, practicality and of course originality. But since a chandelier is also an important element in interior design, the above criteria fully apply to chandeliers. And the examples presented in the article are proof of this.
In any case, this will be the case in the next two years.
Good luck with your choice!
Best regards, Alexander Tkachenko.
Fashionable chandelier for the kitchen: possible options
In the kitchen, unlike other rooms, a separate chandelier is not necessarily used.
More often they prefer a combination of lamps located above the dining area. In the work area, additional lighting is used using built-in spotlights or rotary lights.
This lighting above the dining area creates a feeling of coziness, which is very important for the kitchen.
Basic fashion nuances
Modern chandelier manufacturers offer products with the following trendy features:
- Black color. At the peak of popularity. Especially if it is used in a chandelier. It doesn’t matter what material it is made of, but if the lamp has black elements, then it is a squeak of fashion. Remember that the black color of the lamp should echo the black color in the interior. And you shouldn’t hang such a decorative item in dark, northern rooms.
- Simple and clear geometry. They are in favor in modern chandeliers for the living room. This is either the shape of the lamp itself, or its main elements.
- Large sizes. Today it is believed that the larger the chandelier, the more fashionable it is. Moreover, the size of the lamp can be calculated in width or length. Of course, such a piece of furniture would be good in a spacious room, but not in a small one.
- A combination of several materials at once. The combination of metal and wood, glass and fabric, crystal and metal look stylish. Experiment in this field.
- Elements of space in the product. Chrome details, steel, shine, streamlined shapes - all this is about the cosmic direction in the chandelier. Such products look especially good in modern, loft and high-tech designs. Moreover, the lamp should create a feeling of free air flow through and past it.
Living room lighting
It is customary to treat guests in the hall during the holiday. The whole family gathers here to watch a family movie together. Therefore, special attention is given to the style of the room. It should be both festive and cozy . A chandelier can help in this matter. Proper lighting will hide the shortcomings of the room and emphasize its advantages.
We design depending on the chosen style
You need to choose a chandelier based on the following criteria:
- room interior;
- living room area;
- view;
- color;
- number of light bulbs.
You can choose the right chandelier if you take into account all these criteria. It must fully cope with its functions. If these conditions are not met, the lighting equipment will soon have to be replaced with a new model.
We take into account all criteria when choosing
When selecting a chandelier, its dimensions are taken into account. They must completely fit the area of the room.
A small lamp cannot be placed in a spacious living room. It will not cope with its main function - lighting the room.
If you hang a large chandelier with bulky crystal elements in a small living room, the space will visually seem even smaller. Therefore, the first thing that is taken into account before choosing lighting equipment is the size of the room where it will be installed.
Small chandeliers should not be placed in a large living room.
Today it is practiced to combine several lamps. To make it look beautiful you need to select models harmoniously . This can be done by a person who has perfect taste. If you have doubts about your own abilities, it is better to stick to the classic options for placing a chandelier in the living room. It must fit completely within the chosen style.
Advice When choosing a chandelier for the living room, you must pay attention to the material from which it is made. Not all equipment will look good in the room. The environment will help you make your choice.
Pay attention to the material
Types of lamps
A chandelier for a room is selected based on the area of the room. If necessary, the lamp can be supplemented with spotlights, wall sconces or LED strip around the perimeter.
With LED strip
All chandeliers can be combined into several groups. These include:
Hanging
Suspended model, which is installed with ceiling heights of more than 3 meters. She is a classic option. The design has long been used for lighting apartments. Therefore, it is found in most apartments. A pendant chandelier is fixed to the ceiling with a cord or chain. Today there are a huge number of them. They differ in configuration, color and size. Thanks to this, the mount fits any design. The lampshades of such chandeliers can be made of:
- glass;
- plastic;
- textiles
Hanging option for your design
Hanging models
They are installed to the ceiling with a special rod. It can be lowered or raised to the desired height. Thanks to this, you can place accents in the room and adjust the light intensity . Hanging chandeliers are convenient to install in a room with several functional areas to diffuse or, conversely, focus light.
Overhead models
They are mounted at a lower height from the ceiling, but this does not prevent them from performing their functions to the fullest. Typically, such lamps are installed in rooms with low ceilings.
They can be made in different forms:
- curly;
- flat;
- with additional lighting;
- with decorative inserts;
- with rhinestones.
Almost all chandeliers have static light . This makes the process of using them much easier. Lamps with this function are much cheaper than models with built-in light intensity control. Dimmer chandeliers are just beginning to gain popularity.
The main touch of the interior
Today there are also lamps in which you can switch the color of the lighting. These models come with a special remote control. Diodes are installed in the design, which will change each other when you press buttons on the control panel. Most often, the backlight consists of green, blue, red, yellow shades.
What else to consider when choosing a chandelier
An ideal chandelier must meet the following requirements:
- made of high-quality and reliable materials;
- has low weight;
- economical to operate;
- provides powerful lighting;
- matches the style and functionality of the room.
A few more tips:
- Before choosing a chandelier, you need to clearly determine in which room it will be installed and what level of lighting it should provide.
- You should pay attention to the size of the sockets, because choosing light bulbs for non-standard options is very difficult. The most common socket sizes are E27 ("normal" lamp) and E14 (minion).
- If the interior has a lot of textures and details, it is better to choose a chandelier in warm colors.
- Buyers often have to choose between a round or long chandelier. It should be borne in mind that long models evenly distribute light over their entire area, so they are often mounted above the dining table or in a small hallway. Round chandeliers softly diffuse light and can be installed in a bedroom or living room.