Chandelier for the living room: review of the best models of 2022 from the catalog

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A beautiful chandelier in the living room is the main source of light in the evening, when the level of natural light decreases.

They often use floor lamps, built-in spotlights, and attractive sconces in the living room, but no one refuses overhead light.

A ceiling chandelier can be either small, completely inconspicuous, or beautiful, intricate in shape, which will attract attention.

Beautiful models are, of course, very expensive, but at the same time this is nothing when transforming a room.

Types of chandeliers for the living room

There are so many types of chandeliers today that people sometimes find it difficult to decide what to choose for a certain room and interior.

Main types:

Hanging chandeliers are chandeliers that hang at some distance from the ceiling, on a special mount; they can be installed even very close to the floor of the room, it all depends on the height of the ceilings and the person’s preferences. It is best to use hanging chandeliers, for example, on a chain, for living rooms with high ceilings.
Ceiling - this option is more suitable for rooms with not very high ceilings. The ceiling chandelier is attached tightly to the ceiling, it is pressed against it like a disk.
From various materials. Chandeliers can be made of metal, glass, crystal, wood and other materials.
Various in sizes and shapes. Classic, ordinary or designer chandeliers exist, both miniature and huge, square, round, oval and others.
Chandeliers with a fan - usually used for cottages or in places where the climate is quite warm.
Various in styles and designs. There are 1000 design options for chandeliers for a wide variety of interiors. They can be made in different colors, styles, with or without additional details, and so on.
Chandeliers, which on the ceiling are decorated with stucco, wood, additional lighting and other items. This is another way to add uniqueness to your living room.

Material

Let's consider what materials are most often used to make classic-style lamps:

Crystal. A unique, beautiful material, specially processed glass. Rarely used in the bathroom, more often intended to decorate the living room. Crystal can be overhead and table lamps, even spotlights.
Stone. Often there are classic lamps with a base made of natural stone, for example, onyx, malachite or jasper. Such semi-precious design makes the models quite expensive - but over time, this item can become a real rare antique. In addition, a marble or granite base is often made for a bathroom or hallway. Such lamps are most often tabletop or overhead - stone is too heavy to make ceiling pendant chandeliers from it.
Glass. Of course, in the manufacture of exquisite decorative items, bottle glass or the glass from which cut glasses are made are not used. No, for classic-style lamps only expensive glass is used - for example, Murano - colored or transparent. You can often find models made from several types of glass - one wall or surface-mounted lamp can combine colored, transparent, frosted or textured glass. Murano glass is notable for the fact that no chemical paint is used to make its colored versions, but only natural bright minerals, which are added in powder form to the glass alloy. This lamp is suitable for the bathroom and hallway.
Metal. Suspended ceiling chandeliers and sconces made using elegant forging always attract attention. They look elegant and give the room a unique charm. In addition, such a spotlight or wall lamp will be practically “eternal.” Forged models are often complemented for contrast with delicate shades made of thin colored glass, often painted. Can be used to illuminate and decorate bathrooms and hallways.
Gilding and bronze. Techniques of gilding and bronzing, and less commonly, silvering, are often used in the manufacture of classical lamps. Most often, these techniques are used to design the base of a lamp, as well as for decorative painting of lampshades. Sputtering (galvanic) coating is also a common technique. With its help, spotlights, overhead or table lamps can become nickel-plated or chrome-plated. This technique is used primarily in the more modern neoclassical style. Suspended and ceiling models designed in this way look especially good; they are even suitable for the bathroom and hallway.

Classic chandelier in the kitchen Recessed wall lamp

Classic sconce in the bathroom Classic bedside lamp with an embroidered lampshade White designer classic chandelier Elegant sconce in a classic style

Chandelier in a classic style with a modern design Beautiful classic floor lamp Classic bedside lamps in the bedroom

Chandelier dimensions

When choosing the size of a chandelier for the living room, you should take into account the size of the room, the style of the interior, the number of windows in the room, the number and size of furniture.

The chandelier should provide enough illumination without looking out of place in the room.

If you have low ceilings in your living room and the room itself is not very large, you should not use bulky chandeliers with long pendants; it is better to choose a medium-sized ceiling chandelier.
A large chandelier in a small room will visually make this room even smaller. Therefore, in this case, it is recommended to take a closer look at smaller options.

In a large, spacious living room, a large chandelier will be much more suitable. If the size of the room allows, then you can generally use huge chandeliers, but provided that they are appropriate and look beautiful.

Under no circumstances should the chandelier interfere with you or cause discomfort. On the contrary, it was created in order to give light and improve the mood of others.

How to choose a chandelier by width

The chandelier is selected depending on its diameter.
To understand which one you need, we need a calculator and minimal knowledge of mathematics. So, let's use a tape measure. Let's measure the length and width of our living room in centimeters, then divide the results we got by 30 and add the results together. Let's multiply the resulting number by 2.5. This is our approximate diameter of the chandelier. You may end up with an uneven number, please round it up. With this figure, you can safely go to the store and focus on some specific diameter numbers, and not try to estimate by eye whether the chandelier will suit you or not. For clarity, let's try to make a calculation for a conditional living room. So, the length of our room will be 450 cm and the width will be 400. If we divide these numbers by 30, we get 15 and 13 cm. Adding these numbers, we get 28 cm, which must be multiplied by 2.5. As a result, we will get our ideal diameter - 70 cm.

two chandeliers in the living room

In addition to the diameter, the width of the chandelier can be visually influenced by various design elements. For example, there are lamps that are overloaded with various small details. Such a chandelier will appear visually smaller. This is also worth considering. It is always worth remembering the golden rule: it is better to choose a chandelier that will appear bulky and large than one that seems too small. In the second case, your room will seem “empty”.

Chandelier styles

Each living room is unique and its lighting also needs unique, special lighting.

Today, the design of rooms is divided into styles and examples will be given below - for what style of living room, what chandelier to choose.

Minimalism - in no case should you use bulky chandeliers for this style; it is advisable to choose small options with a minimum of details and choose colors that are not too bright; it is better to choose a monochromatic chandelier in soothing colors. In minimalism, everything is modest and simple, and this is its advantage and uniqueness.
Modern is a combination of classics and novelty. For living rooms in Art Nouveau style, you should choose chandeliers with cascades, unusual colors or color combinations. Chandeliers with metal elements, inserts, and in combination with other details are also relevant. An interesting example: a chandelier in the living room in the shape of a cube made of crystal or other material.
Classic style - chic and at the same time, simple classic - always in fashion. For living rooms decorated in a classic style, chandeliers with candles, crystal chandeliers, simple chandeliers, but complemented by elegant lampshades and details, are suitable. Chandeliers in silver, bronze or gold are very popular in this option.
Loft – chandeliers in dark colors and small in size are suitable for this style. Such chandeliers are usually decorated using: chains, thick threads, simple light bulbs and wood. Loft is a rather unusual style.
If your living room is in a nautical style, then it is recommended to use chandeliers in the shape of anchors, with fans, with a rope, or simple chandeliers without additional details, in light colors.
Rustic style or Provence is quite popular for decorating living rooms. In such living rooms, chandeliers are used in a “cute” style: white, with flowers, with simple patterns, with delicate lampshades, with muslin and other details. For example, a chandelier made with delicate “petals” - shades - is very beautiful; it is ideal for the Provence style.

Modern chandeliers for the kitchen

Do you want to make your kitchen interior more attractive? You can easily achieve your goal with the right lighting. You can place a chandelier with an interesting composition on the cord, such as a modern pendant lamp with an open structure and geometric shape. Thanks to the cable adjustment mechanism, you can change the length of the lighting fixture according to your personal preferences. This accent will help your kitchen interior impress your guests. The kitchen can be decorated with a single-point lamp on a large cord - as the main decorative element of the room, as well as a practical chandelier with many light sources that will perfectly match the design of the room.

No style

Living rooms without a specific style are very common at the moment. The furniture can be classic or several styles at once, the walls are decorated in the style

Provence, the windows are hung with modern stylish blinds and so on. How to choose a chandelier in this case?

The first option is to use classic chandeliers. For example, with candles or a completely simple chandelier without many different details. There are options that are suitable for any interior, it’s worth taking a closer look at them. Such chandeliers will definitely not spoil the composition.
The second option is to select an individual chandelier for the interior. Look for one that will combine several styles, similar details, select similarities in the colors used in the decoration of the room.

For example, the furniture in the room is wooden, mostly dark in color, the wallpaper is light, the curtains are beige, which means the chandelier should be used not in a bright, but in a calm color - beige, white, dark orange, wood-like and small in size.

Or vice versa, for a room with bright blue curtains, green furniture, white wallpaper, you should use a chandelier either to match the color of the curtains or the color of the furniture.

Arrangement of the hall: choosing a chandelier for the lighting system

Classic and modern chandeliers in the interior of the hall look perfect and fit into the arrangement of the room with a thoughtful design.

In order to choose the right design and design of a lighting fixture, it is necessary to take into account several fundamental parameters that play an important role:

general theme of room decoration and living room design;
features of the material used to make the chandelier and its design;
a comfortable level of lighting familiar to home, house or apartment owners;
functionality and decorativeness of the selected lighting fixture for the hall.

A beautiful and elegant, stylish chandelier, decorated in a modern style, should be distinguished by increased functionality.

Such lighting fixtures help to decorate the room and bring a touch of coziness and comfort into it, and to choose the best option for designing and decorating the hall where the homeowners will receive guests.

Technical features

What color to choose for lighting in the living room? Nowadays a light bulb in a chandelier can shine in almost any color: white, yellow, red, blue and others. Of course, if you want unusual lighting, you can easily use unusual colors, but the classics, of course, are white and yellow.

Yellow shines more softly and is more comfortable, while white lighting increases productivity and adds energy to people, but it is easy to get tired of it.
White, by the way, is more suitable for unusual modern designs, but yellow can also be relevant here.

It is not recommended to use heavy chandeliers if suspended ceilings are installed in the living room. The chandelier can damage the ceiling. In this case, it is better to use special ceilings with built-in lamps. It's both stylish and practical.

It is recommended to use several chandeliers in one room if there is not enough lighting from one chandelier. Sometimes using multiple chandeliers in a living room is a unique design solution, and it makes the room feel special and unique.

More modern chandeliers have remarkable properties - they allow you to adjust the brightness of the lighting on a switch or using a special remote control, as well as turn the light on and off without getting up from your chair, for example. It is very comfortable.

Taking into account all the technical features, as well as the interior design features and your tastes and wishes, you will find amazing options for your living room.

Ceiling structures

Stylish and large chandeliers for the hall, beautifully designed and presentable lighting fixtures, are especially popular among connoisseurs of modern style.

Chandeliers in the form of spotlights allow you to stylishly decorate a room and give it a festive, presentable appearance, highlighting the features of the interior design.