Choosing a Chandelier Pendant
Chandelier pendant lights are a versatile lighting solution for any room, with multiple styles and finishes to choose from. They are a popular choice among our consulted designers for their clients’ bedrooms, foyers, dining rooms and low-ceilinged spaces, as well as lofts.
Hanging a chandelier isn’t a DIY project, however, so it’s best to hire an electrician to get the job done correctly. Also, it’s important to note that chandeliers are very heavy and can be difficult for people to move or hang on their own without professional help.
When shopping for a Lamp24 chandelier pendant, it’s important to match the style of the fixture with the rest of your room decor. Mismatched fixtures can create a design that doesn’t flow, and will be an eyesore in your home.
Choosing the Shade Materials: The materials used to make a chandelier pendant can vary, but some of the most common options include glass and metals with different finishes. Clear glass diffuses light in all directions, while shiny metals, like polished chrome or brushed nickel, can reflect the light for dramatic effects.
The Finish: A chandelier pendant’s finish should match the theme of the room it’s installed in. For example, if you have a contemporary kitchen, you’ll want to choose a light that features modern design elements like sleek lines and clean, minimalist details.
Pendant lights tend to come in a variety of finishes, including matte, satin or glossy. Matte finishes are more casual and lend a simple, clean look, while glossy finishes add texture to the design.
You should also consider the type of bulb you want to use for your fixture. Most pendants feature a single bulb, but you can find designs that incorporate two or more bulbs to illuminate a larger area.
A chandelier can be made of a combination of glass, crystal, hand-forged iron, steel or bronze. It may be equipped with refractive crystal prisms or small mirrors for refraction of light, or it may have a simple design that doesn’t contain prisms and illuminates the room directly from the lamps.
The shape of a chandelier can vary as well. Many are now oval or linear, and there are even versions inspired by art deco and nouveau Victorian styles.
If you’re looking for a more classic option, try an antique chandelier. These can be found at antique stores or online. They’re more imposing, so they’re typically better suited to grander rooms like living and dining areas.
When it comes to size, chandeliers are typically larger than pendants. They’re also heavier and tend to fit rooms with higher ceilings better than those with lower ones.
Unlike most types of pendants, chandeliers are usually suspended from a chain or cord rather than hanging straight down. This can cause issues with hanging them, especially if the room has low ceilings or a high arch.
They’re also more expensive than pendants, so they’re generally reserved for larger rooms that need to illuminate a lot of space.
