Choosing the Right Chandelier for Your Room

Choosing the Right Chandelier For Your Room

Lighting is the single most effective means for creating dramatic effects and mood throughout your home, both inside and out. Proper lighting is as important as furniture for a complete look! Chandeliers especially can make a bright bold statement in any large room in your house. In fact, if designed and placed right, they could be the focal point of any room. A chandelier can make a small room look open and airy, and large rooms appear cozy and inviting. Manufacturers are making chandeliers in all kinds of styles and finishes, which gives you options no matter how your home is decorated. You could even buy lamps and wall sconces to match! Many factors should be considered when choosing a light fixture. What style works best in my house? How big is the room? How much am I really willing to spend?

Medium chandeliers (Up to 36’’ in diameter)

Medium sized chandeliers often find themselves in dining rooms or kitchens over the table or in the breakfast nook. However, many of today's modern kitchens with vaulted ceilings, island countertops and airy atmospheres allow new creative and dramatic spots for the beauty of a chandelier as a grand but not overstated centerpiece.

Mini chandeliers (20’’ in diameter and under)

Mini chandeliers can be used over kitchen islands, in a bathroom, bedroom, or dressing room. Adding a mini-chandelier to the master bath will bring a touch of class while adding soft overall lighting. A mini-chandelier is also a perfect way to create a quiet reading or sitting area or even add some excitement to a walk-in closet or dressing room.

Foyer chandeliers (36’’ in diameter and over)

Since they are so large, foyer chandeliers need a large space to support them. That said, they can look great in rooms that have very high ceilings. When placing a chandelier in the foyer, take into consideration the height of the ceiling and size of the space. Optimal placement would be at least 9 feet from the floor. If there’s a window above the front door, you may want to center it in the window for maximum curb appeal. Foyer chandeliers are usually placed in the entryway of a home, but you can think out of the box with these too. Any large and airy space in the home can be the perfect place for the beauty of a large chandelier!

Outdoor chandeliers

The biggest new home trend is bringing the indoors outside! It is not uncommon to find the comforts of a living room on the back porch. Gone are the days of stumbling around the backyard with a flashlight or disposable torch. With today's new technology, exciting new products are arriving constantly. Try a lovely outdoor chandelier to add a bit of charm and shed some light on outdoor dining.

From contemporary and traditional to uniquely ornate, there is a style for every budget and every taste.