Large chandeliers

Luminaires, in addition to the main function - to provide the premises with sufficient illumination, perform the role of a decorative element. The most striking example is the large chandeliers: they should pay attention primarily to owners of high ceilings. When choosing a lighting device, it is important to take into account the style of the furniture, the design of the room itself, and personal preferences.

According to the method of mounting to the ceiling, chandeliers are divided into two types:

• Classic. Hanging on the hook, as a rule, large sizes. Often, they become the center of the interior, giving designers almost unlimited possibilities due to the variety of types and forms.

• Ceiling. Fasten directly to the surface of the ceiling, most often round and flat. Such models are widely used in minimalism and hi-tech.

Types of chandeliers depending on the style:

• Classic It is made of crystal elements connected by festive forging. It looks very solemn. Initially, instead of lamps used candles. The size of such a work was huge - up to six meters, which made the chandelier heavy and dangerous in the event of the fall of the whole structure.

• Chandeliers in modern style have several plafonds, usually made in the form of plants (for example, a opened tulip, lily), can be multi-colored. Chandeliers from the Favrilian multi-colored glass look luxurious - designed by Louis Tiffany himself

• Japanese chandeliers made using natural materials - bamboo, wood, paper. They are simple, have a strict geometric shape. Ideal in sushi bar, country houses.

• Minimalism and hi-tech also did not ignore the ceiling lights. There is nothing superfluous here - metal, plastic, glass. Strict forms and, of course, functionality.

• Country and Provence in the design of lighting fixtures it is wood, primitive glass, natural fabrics, simple forging. Previously, in the villages, the owner himself made furniture, household items, and his wife decorated it all; Therefore, these lamps look "home", distinctive and create a special comfort. There are almost no restrictions: if you want - in the style of a Ukrainian farm, if you want - a Russian or French village.

The choice of the chandelier is influenced by the choice of the room where the lighting fixture will be placed.

In the hall there is a reception of guests, holding holidays. This is the place where the whole family gets together. As a rule, this is the largest room in an apartment or house, which means you can afford one luminaire of large diameter, or choose several if the room is divided into zones.

A place of rest and sleep where the light should be soft, not annoying. Better to get a dimmer (smooth control).You can select it as a remote control and control the lighting remotely without getting out of bed. Due to the large amount of textiles, a lot of dust is collected in the bedroom, so it is better to abandon appliances that use cloth and paper.

First of all, safety is important. To exclude thin glass, long pendants, heavy constructions, also “no” to two-level lamps. But the colors and model can be varied: from the most gentle to the incredibly fun. Check with your baby, maybe he has any wishes.

Here is formed the first impression of the home, no need to be lazy with the selection of the lighting element. But, as a rule, in Russian apartments there is a small hallway, so choose a narrow, long chandelier, or something compact.

Bright functional fixtures fit without unnecessary details, because this is actually the working zone of the hostess. Another thing, if the kitchen includes a large dining area. You can place a large chandelier above the table (for example, in country style), and local bright lighting above the stove and cutting board.

Often in large homes there is no overlap between the first and second floor. The latter forms around the perimeter of a huge balcony, there is a huge space, asking for great illumination.

Large chandeliers, of course, are not only used in residential areas, their scope is enormous:

• theaters - everyone remembers these elegant lighting fixtures, sparkling with all the colors of the rainbow;
• museums - each room should colorfully convey a certain atmosphere, all elements should be an eloquent addition to each other;
• exhibition centers - high illumination, versatile interior items;
• administration buildings, conference rooms - strict but stylish lamps;
• Clubs, restaurants - one of the components of their success is the atmosphere, part of which is created by skillfully selected large chandeliers.

This year, the popular blue and yellow shades in the interior.It is not necessary to change the entire composition of the room: it is enough to pick up a massive chandelier, having, for example, blue or mustard elements. It is worth paying attention to the design of brass (as a supplement to the main material, or completely). It looks interesting in combination with a new trend - a 3d mirror.

But the crystal will never go out of fashion. Here the model itself is important - the oval reflecting base and the falling “pieces of ice”. This is a fresh look at the classics familiar to us since childhood.

Not without space. You can turn the ceiling into the night sky, create a chandelier in the form of a planet or satellite, and the stars will replace small LEDs.

I want to focus on neutral colors - beige, golden. Metallic color (take bronze) will also delight this year. In the recreation area you can put a chandelier with forged, fancy geometric shapes combined with fashionable calm tones. Rich look just black.

Tropical style makes a little exotic, the ceiling is made in the form of thin petals of glass. Beautiful and spectacular. Natural materials such as wood (country or castle style) look warm.

Among them there are neat fixtures, and there are supposedly hastily knotted or even tied up with ropes. Such a chandelier should fit into the corresponding interior one hundred percent, otherwise it will look rude.

A bunch of antique lamp-shades with different patterns looks playful (they used to stand on the bedside tables in the bedroom). The crystal chandelier can also be futuristic. And such a chandelier will decorate your loft.

Do not skimp on works from Swarovski crystals. Together with electric light, they will create a magical and elegant atmosphere, unlike low-cost counterparts that look dim.

Handmade Murano glass is an incredible symbiosis of lightness, brightness and fabulous forms.

Transparent ceiling lamps like atoms in a molecule fit into a bright living room.

And this is only a small number of examples, in reality, large chandeliers are presented in all their diversity in hundreds of stores in the country. Some specialize in style, some - by type of lamp (for example, LED or incandescent).

There are also huge trading platforms where the widest choice is presented.And for the most creative, you can create a chandelier to order, take into account all the technical requirements, their own whims and fashion trends.

Finally - a small memo on sanitary standards (SNIP) and one important formula.

Living spaces:

• living room - 150 lux;
• bedroom - 100 lux;
• kitchen - 150 lux;
• entrance hall - 50 lux;
• children - 200 lx.

Non-residential premises:

• restaurants - 200 lux;
• exhibition halls - 200 lux;
• multipurpose halls - 400 lux;
• foyer of cinemas, clubs - 150 lx;
• sports halls - 75 lux.

The main circumference of the structure must not be less than the width of the half of the table it covers. You also need to make sure that 190 cm remains between the floor and the device (exceptions are special design constructions), on average the optimal length is a quarter of the height of the room.

Examples of chandeliers in the interior can be viewed in the video below.