Suspended chandeliers
Suspended chandeliers - a classic that always remains relevant. Similar models fit in almost any interior apartment or house with high ceilings. If you decide to purchase a suspended chandelier, it is important to take into account the design features, material, shape and color, so that the new thing blends in harmoniously with the interior. In large stores of home goods you can pick up a chandelier for every taste thanks to a wide range of products.
Kinds
Modern hanging chandeliers are extremely diverse. They may differ in a variety of parameters — for example, mounting features, design, and number of lamps. To choose the right option that fits perfectly into your interior, it is important to consider several factors at once.
First of all, it is necessary that the lamp was functional.If you are looking for an option for a dark room, for example, for a hallway or a bathroom without windows, it is better to choose a model with a lot of powerful lamps. If you pick up a hanging chandelier in a bright room, you can limit yourself to two or three lamps.
In addition to properly selected lighting, it is necessary that the design of the ceiling chandelier fits well with the design of your room.
Suspended chandelier stands out in the interior, so it should look harmoniously together with wallpaper, furniture, carpets and curtains.
Often, finding a suitable chandelier in an already furnished room is not easy, which is why designers recommend choosing a luminaire at the planning stage of your interior. However, in a large assortment of modern stores you can always find several universal options that will fit in almost any situation.
Finally, attention should be paid to technical issues. Chandeliers can be hung in different ways, so it is important to pay attention to the fixtures. In addition, you can pick up an adjustable chandelier on the lift, if there is a need.
There are also chandeliers that allow different lighting options, and some modern models with a control panel will allow you to turn the chandelier on and off without getting up from your seat.
Consider how chandeliers differ in design and design. If you go to a profile store, you can see the following options among the hanging lamps:
- A single hanging chandelier is an option with a single lamp. It can be located in different ways - in a downward direction, sideways or diagonally. Especially successful will be the lamps with adjustable shades - so you can decide for yourself where you want to direct the light. Single models will not be suitable for lighting dark and spacious rooms.
Often they are used in small rooms with bright windows. Often, these lamps are purchased as additional lighting.
- Paired or triple hanging curtain lights on a rod - This is another interesting design option, they are mounted on two suspensions. These chandeliers look quite modern and interesting, but they are suitable mainly for narrow small spaces. Most often, models on the bar are placed in the kitchen or in the bathroom.
If in a spacious room or in a studio apartment you want to divide the space with the help of light, the model on the bar will also organically fit into such a concept.
- Three-hinged and five-hinged hanging chandelier - This is a classic version that will fit into any interior. Despite the fact that many models of such chandeliers may seem slightly old-fashioned, now you can find interesting modern versions. The design of such a lamp should depend entirely on the interior of a particular room.
For large spaces, it is better to choose five lamps, and if your room is small, a three-arm chandelier will do. The advantage of the model is that the light is evenly distributed throughout the room.
- Light chandelier cups harmoniously fit into almost any interior. At the same time, regardless of the power of the lamps and their number, the light from such a chandelier will never be bright. Choose this option for living rooms with bright windows if you like soft diffused light in the evenings.
- Tiered Chandeliers - this is a practical solution for a spacious room - these are the models that will provide the best lighting. Often these are models on a chain or on a hook. At the same time, it is better if the ceilings in the room are very high, and the interior is filled with various details, otherwise the multi-tiered lamp will be very cumbersome.
- Electric chandelier, which is attached to the ceiling - a great option for additional lighting in living rooms. If you don’t have room for a floor lamp on the table or on the floor, this option can be placed on the ceiling above the work desk or near the bed, using a cord for hanging the lamp.
- Loosely hanging ceilings now also popular. Such models look extremely interesting, give the interior lightness and grace. This is a stylish and beautiful option, which is mainly suitable for small rooms, because the lamps are directed vertically downwards and the area of their lighting is rather limited.
- Chandeliers with "rain", that is, with glass bead hangers, it is very interesting to look in classic interiors. At the same time, such chandeliers will also bring a certain zest to the modern setting. Ceiling lamps of such pendant chandeliers are very interesting - sometimes they are almost not visible under the glass bead, and sometimes they are made in the form of candles. Such chandeliers attract attention and create a unique atmosphere in the room.
Tips for choosing
Choosing the right chandelier is very important.For each type of interior fit their models. Consider how to choose a stylish chandelier, depending on the decor of the room:
- Classic in the interior is always in fashion. In addition, to pick up a pendant chandelier in a classic style is not at all difficult. For a simple and unobtrusive version, you can always find a three-horn or five-horn model with the body of the color you need. If you want your decor in a classic style to resemble a palace, you can try multi-tiered chandeliers or models with “rain”. Such options are especially appropriate for high ceilings.
- For apartments aged country style, best fit lamps with wooden elements. Ceilings on a wooden rod or ceiling cups on an interesting wooden frame can look the most organic.
- If you prefer a setting in minimalism style, you should choose the most simple models of lamps. Good look single lampshades and chandeliers on the rod.
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Supporters eclecticism in the interior can not limit themselves to the framework of a particular style. At the same time, it is very important that all the variety of details in the interior look harmonious and create a single ensemble.If the interior is already filled with details and combines more than three primary colors, you should choose an inconspicuous classical chandelier. If the situation is rather laconic, you can pick up an unusual bright lamp.
- For a youth room suit various creative models. You can choose chandeliers on the bar or single pendant options in a modern minimalist style, or you can choose a stylish colored chandelier with an unusual shape.
Among other things, you need to take into account the required level of illumination of the room.
In the living room or bedroom you need to choose bright enough options with a few powerful lamps.
If you are looking for an option for additional lighting, fit a single chandelier. They are often set for the bar or coffee table.
Forms and sizes
The size and shape of the chandelier is important. It is from these parameters that the way the lamp fits into the interior of your house can depend.
Consider the most important and interesting design features of modern chandeliers:
- The model can be short, that is, it can hang right under the ceiling, or it can be long.For long models, it is extremely important to have high ceilings, otherwise they will hang too low over their heads and create a feeling of discomfort.
- Large diameter chandeliers are suitable for spacious large rooms. If you choose a miniature lamp, it is likely to fit into a small room or suitable for additional lighting.
- Classic chandeliers have a round or oval shape, and for modern interiors you can consider rectangular models.
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Pay attention to the additional design of the lamp. There are models with leaves, flowers, curls or openwork metal frame. If these options are combined with the decor of the room, they can look very interesting.
Colors
The color of the pendant lamp largely determines its appearance. The most fashionable and popular colors are now the following:
- Under silver - This is a neutral option, ideal for all modern interiors. A simple metal frame in cool gray shades does not stand out in the interior and complements any design.
- Under gold - This is an extravagant version, which is suitable for the interior in the Baroque style.
- Bronze It will look great in classic interiors - it is not as striking as gold, but it gives the atmosphere a special atmosphere and goes well with classic wooden furniture.
- Wood Old-fashioned models are the perfect solution for country-style apartments.
- Chandeliers wenge with a sleek wooden case, they will perfectly fit into fashionable interiors in the modern style, as well as those who like minimalism and will be able to complement the modern youth room.
- Can be considered and bright options - purple, red, orange, lilac and blue lamps. In a simple restrained interior, such lamps will become a bright accent.
Materials
Before buying, you should pay attention to the material from which the chandelier body is made.
There are the following options:
- Metal carcass considered the most practical. Due to the variety of models, you can choose a metal model in any interior - you can choose a color for nickel, gold or bronze.
- Glass The lamps are very fragile and quickly get dirty, but they can look very stylish and unusual in modern interiors.
- Wooden case - It is a practical solution for country or colonial style furnishings.
- Plastic Modern chandeliers have an unusual shape and variety of colors. They will appeal to lovers of unusual design.
Popular models and brands
If you want to buy a really high-quality model that will last you a long time, you should pay attention to the brand and the country of origin. .
Also think in advance about the kind of lighting you want in the whole apartment - if the interior of the rooms is approximately the same style, it may be worth taking all the chandeliers and suspensions from the same collection.
In the stores now you can find lamps from Russia, China and Europe.
The most popular brands are:
- The Italian brand ST Luce produces unusual designer hanging chandeliers that are suitable for a modern interior.
- In Russia, the factory “Aurora” is known - under this brand both classic-style lamps and more neutral minimalist versions are produced.
- Chandeliers made in Poland under the brand Spot Light are high-quality modern models at relatively low prices.
- Chinese chandeliers have the most attractive price.The most popular brand is Strotskis.
Chandelier connection to the ceiling
You can connect the chandelier yourself or call professionals for this case. The technical details of the attachment will depend on the particular model you choose. Sometimes the chandeliers are mounted on a hook, and in other cases the base is required to be attached directly to the ceiling.
Be prepared for the connection of the pendant lamp to take some time.
The most common problem that consumers face is the adjustment of the height of the chandelier. If you are not sure at what height you want to place your chandelier, it is better to take a model with an adjustable length.
Chains can also be shortened by removing several links. Nevertheless, in many cases, the height of the models is fixed, so it is better to measure the height of the ceiling before buying.
Accommodation in the interior
Harmoniously fit the new hanging lamp in the already existing room setting can be difficult.
To make the chandelier look good in the interior, take note of some interesting design ideas:
- If you choose a wooden model for a country-style interior,under the situation in the colonial style or under the classically decorated room, try to match the color of the wooden furniture and the lamp completely. If you can not find a suitable option, it is better that the colors are as different as possible.
- In eclectic-style interiors, as well as in modern youth interiors, one should not be afraid to combine different metallic colors together - if the decor contains silver-colored objects, the lamp in the color of silver or bronze can look extremely interesting.
- For the most bright room lighting, choose a chandelier with glass beads - the light will be reflected from a transparent surface. Colored glass ceiling light, on the other hand, will make the light dimmer.
- For a spacious room it is not necessary to choose one large chandelier. Very impressive can look at once a few lamps, if you place them around the perimeter.
- Studio apartments are now in fashion, as well as combined rooms: for example, a kitchen with a dining room, and a bedroom with an office.
It is easiest to delimit space with the help of light.
You can choose two lamps with different designs - one will serve for the main lighting, and the second will be additional.
Ideas for placing chandeliers in different interiors can be viewed in the video below: