Whether you are seeking a lighting fixture to dignify your foyer, establish the mood in your dining room, or make one of the rooms in your house distinctive, chandeliers are the classic option for creating a great impression.

Today’s modern, contemporary, and temporary styles provide an ever-growing range of fixture designs. Apart from style and materials, there are other issues to consider when choosing the best chandelier, such as size, light output, type of light source, dimming choices, and more. So as to help you reduce the number of options, some of the most frequently asked questions related to buying the best chandelier are discussed here.

Factors to consider to choose the best chandelier

Having something too large or too small can lead to an inappropriate appearance in your space. For example, a 30″ tall chandelier in the middle of the room with 8′ ceilings would look very low and bizarre. If you purchase something too small, the piece may look tiny in the room. When you are not sure, it is better to make a mistake on the larger size, since chandeliers are eye-catching pieces.

Utilize the following method to measure your chandelier to be the central point of a room (wherever it is not placed above a table or counter). Estimate the length and width of the room in feet and put those two numbers together. The total amount of these numbers should be the diameter of your chandelier in inches. This is just a piece of advice, but it does supply a place to launch.

What if the bulbs are exposed?

You also want to be sure that the light emitting out of the fixture isn’t dazzling. To sit at a dining room table with the dazzle of a bright bulb reflecting on your face is something you want to avoid at any cost. If the bulbs are exposed, you should think about adding a dimmer to your chandelier to handle the light output.

If I am seeking a modern or contemporary appearance, what lighting trends should I look for?

For a more modern appearance and design, concentrate on satin nickel or chrome finishes. Bronze finishes are more frequently used in transitional fixtures, which merge design elements from both traditional and contemporary designs. Modern designs use chrome and satin nickel.

 Also search for clean lines, with the least amount of elaborate decoration. Bear in mind that your chandelier’s finish and materials should also complete other finishes in your space.

What is the ideal size of a chandelier in a dining room?

Chandeliers are measured by diameter and height. The number of bulbs determine the size. It is recommended that a chandelier’s diameter be 1/2 to 2/3 the width of the dining table.

Take ceiling height and chandelier height into account before making a purchase. The distance between the top of your table and the bottom of the chandelier should be between 30″ and 36″. Eventually, a chandelier that is excessively tall might be placed atop your table! However, a two- or three-tiered design could work extremely well if your ceilings are high.

Will my chandelier light up the whole room?

Chandeliers are ornamental fixtures, meant to indicate style and ambiance, so do not want your chandelier to be the leading light source in the house. This is one of the greatest errors you can make with a chandelier. Installing a single fixture in the center of a room and expecting it to illuminate the whole space will result in bad lighting. This worsens if the chandelier’s bulbs are exposed, something frequent in many chandeliers.

Chandeliers function best as a complementary light source and even better when included in a layered lighting plan. For example, including recessed can lights, cove lighting, or wall sconces in a room are good ways to emphasize the space and spotlight walls, paintings, plants, countertops, and cabinets.

Can I use a chandelier in any other room except the dining room?

Of course! Chandeliers are usually used in foyers and formal entryways, kitchens, living rooms, bedrooms, and even bathrooms or powder rooms. Again, selecting where to place a chandelier depends on the size of the room, ceiling height, size of the fixture, and the surrounding décor. They can be used anywhere!

Conclusion

Some common factors must be taken into consideration to select the best chandelier including size/scale, the direction of light output and control. Each one of these factors can individually impact the appropriateness of a chandelier. Follow our tips above and you’ll buy the best match to add value to your home.