Buying the Right Chandelier
Searching for a Chandelier can be completely overwhelming. A search on the web or local lighting stores can yield so many different styles and sizes that the choice can be difficult.. There are crystal chandeliers, Tiffany stained-glass chandeliers, Murano Glass Chandeliers, wall sconce chandeliers, simple brass chandeliers to elaborate antique chandeliers Additionally there are styles and sizes to fit every room in the house from foyer to bath.
When selecting a style for your home, try to stay true to the homes era and architecture. A new chandelier can give a room a feeling of freshness and excitement. Choose the right size for your room. Here is a simple equation: Measure the width of your room. A chandelier should be 2 inches in diameter for every foot of room width. A 12 ft wide room then would support a chandelier that is 24 inches in width. Another formula used by the experts is to add the dimensions of the room together and use that number in inches. A 12 x 15 room for example would support a 27 inch wide chandelier. The chandeliers style also needs to be taken into consideration. An ornate chandelier even if a little smaller would work in a larger room. The ornate design would add weight to the chandelier
For dining areas, consider the size and shape of your table when picking the chandelier. It should be approximately one-third the width of the table. The chandelier should hang approximately three feet from the top of the table. This will ensure that the chandelier does not block your view or the view of others at your table. The Chandelier should also be centered over the table, not the middle of the room. If you have furniture against one wall and the table is not in the center of the room, hanging the chandelier in the center will cause the room to look off center.
Consider putting the chandelier on a dimmer switch to add to the affect these beautiful lighting fixtures will provide for your home.
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