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Rules For Choosing The Appropriate Chandelier

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US Chandelier are usually hung in the foyer, entrance or above the dining table, these are the traditional places for chandeliers , but in fact you can hang a chandelier anywhere that the height of the ceiling allows it to accommodate one, you can hang it in the bedroom if it has a high ceiling, and chandeliers are currently available Shapes and patterns to suit almost any decor, from medieval to modern and contemporary decor .

What is the appropriate size for the chandelier?

The size of the chandelier must be proportional to the size of the room itself. For example, a room whose dimensions are 12 by 12 feet might fit a chandelier ranging from 18 to 24 inches in height. If the room has a high ceiling and has little furniture, a chandelier with a height of 2 to 3 may fit. Feet, keep in mind that the size of the chandelier should match the dimensions of the room and the proportions vary according to the decor style of the room.

 

Will the chandelier need support?

Most chandeliers are heavier another lighting units, especially if they are loaded with crystal. If the chandelier you choose weighs more than 15 pounds, you will need to install a special electrical box such as the one used for the fan, unless your ceiling has iron pipes inside. You may be able to Use it to hang and support the chandelier.

 

How far will the chandelier hang?

The chandelier always needs to be low enough to give good light to the place, and at the same time, it should not be too low to reach the level of people in the room. Ideally, the last point of the chandelier should be at least 7 feet from the surface of the floor. A tall foyer can be 10 feet or more, but if you are going to hang it in the dining room, most people prefer that the chandelier be placed about 30 to 36 inches from the table where they find it comfortable.

 

More Info

 Chandeliers appeared decades ago, but they did not contain crystal , transparent glass was invented in the fifteenth century, and crystal crystals were invented in 1675 AD, and although crystal was suitable for use in chandeliers at that time, but it was very expensive until The eighteenth century, after which glass manufacturers were able to manufacture crystal at a lower cost, and since that time crystal-encrusted appeared.

Once the cost of the crystal chandelier decreased, the use of crystal chandeliers became very popular for two reasons, the first is that most people find this type of chandeliers very attractive to the eye , and the second reason is that crystal works to distribute light, and at the time of the invention of crystal the chandeliers were still lit with candles and therefore The use of the crystal will make it more effective.

Of course, the use of chandeliers inlaid with crystal needs more support than ordinary chandeliers because its weight is much heavier.