Chandeliers...the superstar of light.

You may know me as a confessed lampaholic but lately I have been on a chandelier kick.  In staging we always talk about how important lighting is when presenting a home for sale and how it’s just plain important for everyday living. Lighting is the one feature of a home that can lift it up or bring it down. 

Nothing says luxury more.  Chandeliers are not just for dining rooms and entry ways.  Modern, contemporary or traditional, they're a fixture that impacts a room. Today's design trends include them in places like master baths or master bedrooms.  Think of hanging a mini chandelier in little side sitting areas or reading rooms. You can really snaz up a boring apartment bedroom by switching out the existing fixture, go on...you can always take it with you when you leave.

                      

You can find chandeliers that look great at very affordable prices….no excuses.  If you are wanting to update your current fixture and if the proportions are right for the room, you can easily change the look by painting and adding, changing or removing shades and sconce covers.

Take in to consideration the finishes going on in the room and choose accordingly.  You don’t need to match exactly…difference and mild contrast is interesting.  Many homes have combined living room and dining room areas so the lighting finishes should compliment not clash.

Frame them properly.  This means correct proportions are a must.  In a foyer you can figure what size you need by the dimensions of the space; add the width and length of the area. This will give you the diameter of the fixture to choose.  If you have a tall or transom foyer make sure the light is hung centered and visible through the window.  Don’t go squat, if the space is tall and open the fixture should have some height also.

In closed in dining areas, a well placed mirror will reflect the beauty and light of your superstar. The fixture should be about half the width of the table hanging 30 to 36 inches above depending on how tall the ceilings are.  You don’t want to hang it so low that it’s in the way of your beautiful candelabra or table accessories, or as I have seen way too often, you almost can’t see the person on the other side of the table …it drives me crazy! If your electrician or handy man is arguing with you about this hand him the phone... have him call me please!

 

I came across this link where you will find more great tips and information about installation of chandeliers and style.  Happy hanging!

 

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