At first glance, buying a new chandelier may seem like a simple task, but if you want to have an attractive decoration with proper lighting where you feel satisfied and relaxed, you need to know some points before choosing and buying your new chandelier. We will tell you what to consider when choosing a new chandelier.
1- Buying a new chandelier with a suitable size
First, remember that lighting a chandelier, regardless of the environment and location, should make the room, people, home furnishings and expensive items look their best. Therefore, it is important to install the chandelier at the right point and height to have the maximum effect. The chandelier you consider for the dining room should be installed in the center of the dining table and in accordance with the space of the room.اAvoid buying chandeliers that are larger than the width of the table, as people may bump into them when they get up. A rule in buying a new chandelier for the dining table is that the width of the chandelier should be 30 cm less than the width of the dining table and at least 122 cm away from the wall on each side. If your hall has a ceiling height of approximately 2.5 meters, install your chandelier with a distance of about 76 to 86 cm from the table. But if the ceiling height is more than this value, for every 30 cm of height, install the chandelier about 7 cm lower.
2- Choosing the right lamps for the chandelier
Remember that when direct light from a chandelier shines from above, it can create unpleasant shadows on people’s faces, and the heat that some chandelier bulbs create can be unpleasant. Therefore, to eliminate unwanted shadows and annoying heat, it is better not to use lamps with high power. These lamps produce a lot of heat and, on the other hand, cause excessive light on the table. For balanced lighting, try a shade or chandelier cap. Or you can use candle lamps or dimmers (keys that allow you to increase or decrease the light) to create a better effect in the space.If the chandelier you have used for the dining table is not very bright, you can use built-in lamps or adjustable lamps. If you choose adjustable lamps, by adjusting their light on the dining table and combining the light of these lamps and the chandelier, create an attractive and stunning atmosphere.
3- Better lighting with lobby and entrance chandeliers
Chandeliers designed for lobbies or entrances can convey the atmosphere of transition from the outside to the inside well and show the overall atmosphere of your home better. After buying a new chandelier for the lobby, it is better to install these chandeliers at a height that illuminates the stairs and passageways well.
Your chandelier should be at least 2 meters from the floor. Lobby or entrance hall chandeliers can be wider or taller than dining room chandeliers to fill the space well and not look too small in large spaces.
4- Kitchen chandelier and dining table
One of the beautiful effects that can be seen in the decoration of kitchens and modern homes is installing a chandelier or hanging lamp in island kitchens or above the dining table. This model of chandeliers creates sufficient and appropriate lighting by emitting light on the table. If your choice for these areas is hanging lights, consider the following two points:
- According to the length of the dining table or kitchen island counter, install the right number of pendant lights.
- Install the pendant light at a height between 76 and 86 cm from the surface of the table.
An idea for pendant lights:
You can cover the chain or wire of the hanging lamp with a thin cloth. Take the fabric three times longer than the wire and wrap it around the chandelier wire or chain.
