Lighting is an integral part of home decor and harmony, but it is often underestimated. Therefore, it is essential to understand how to choose the right chandeliers for the home suitable for every context. In choosing this furnishing complement, it is crucial to carefully consider many factors: from the layout of the rooms to the style of the house, everything contributes to creating the maximum aesthetic and lighting impact. Continue reading to see what to pay attention to in the choice and understand how to choose the right chandelier for the living room and bedroom.
Choosing chandeliers for the home: pay attention to room layout
Before delving into the details of choosing the chandelier, it is essential to understand how it is influenced by the layout of the rooms: each room has different needs, and the strategic arrangement of chandeliers is crucial to creating the desired atmosphere.
For example, a well-lit living room can become a welcoming place for family gatherings or moments of relaxation, while the bedroom requires more intimate lighting to promote rest. The arrangement of furniture, the presence of other light sources, and the size of the spaces are crucial aspects to consider to ensure an even distribution of lighting.
Before proceeding with the purchase, it is also essential to understand what style you want to adopt to enhance the environment: classic or modern. Every choice affects the type of chandeliers and the most suitable materials.
Choosing the right chandelier: different styles
The choice of the chandelier depends on various factors, including the size of the room, the style of the furniture, and the preferred materials.
Let’s start by considering the size of the room. In a small bedroom, an imposing chandelier can overwhelm the space, while in a large environment, a model that is too small may go unnoticed. In short, visual balance is essential to avoid the chandelier being excessive or undersized.
The style of the room’s decor plays a crucial role in selecting the chandelier. While a classic-style bedroom can accommodate Tiffany chandeliers or those in Murano glass, a modern living room will have minimalist solutions in steel or suspension models.
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Consider also your aesthetic taste: would you prefer a multi-armed chandelier with hanging crystals with a retro flavour, or a dynamic modernist design? In any case, stylistic consistency ensures a harmonious fusion between the chandelier and the surrounding environment!
To help you better understand how to choose chandeliers for the home, we will show you some examples of different styles throughout the article.
The materials of the chandelier must also integrate with other elements in the room: if a warm-toned chandelier creates a pleasant visual continuity in a bedroom with wooden furnishings, in the living room, the choice can vary from models in golden brass, both suitable for a modern context, to those in wrought iron, perfect for a rustic environment. Now let’s see how to choose chandeliers for two very specific rooms in the house: the bedroom and the living room.
Choosing the chandelier for the bedroom
In the bedroom, lighting plays a crucial role, in influencing the mood and creating a welcoming atmosphere if delicate, warm, and cosy solutions are chosen. How to choose the chandelier for the bedroom? Here are some tips on how to illuminate your bedroom with style and comfort.
General tips for choosing the chandelier for the bedroom
- Room size: The size of the chandelier should be proportional to the room’s square footage to find the right space.
- Material and style: The selection of the chandelier’s material should reflect the room’s decor style, just as the chandelier’s shape and colour should harmonize with the room.
- Number of lights in the bedroom: Normally, there should be two, one on the ceiling or wall and one on the bedside table. Considering that modern bedrooms have often become multifunctional rooms, the choice of lighting can be complex. For this reason, in our stores, we offer various options to satisfy any price and design request.
- Bedroom light colour: To create a welcoming atmosphere, it is always better to use neutral light 3000 K or warm 2700 K. We discourage the use of 4000 K (cold light), which negatively affects mood.
- Lighting control systems: Another way to make the bedroom atmosphere as relaxing and comfortable as possible is to invest in lighting control systems. Dimmable switches or smart systems allow you to adjust the light intensity according to your needs and create different atmospheres, from relaxation to concentration.
Functional light points: an idea for furnishing the bedroom
To furnish the bedroom well, it is not enough to understand how to choose the chandelier. To make the room more versatile, it is useful to integrate functional light points. Some examples?
- bedside table lamps, which offer concentrated light for evening reading.
- wall sconces that provide diffused or punctual light for evening reading, without disturbing those sleeping next to you.
Another idea is to install bedside suspension lights. The modern trend is to use pendant light fixtures suspended from the ceiling that hang up to 40-50 cm from the bedside table surface. The light can be diffused, as in the case of spheres, or directed at the bedside table, creating a narrower and more punctual beam. The choice of mode depends on the project, the idea to convey, and the needs of the house’s inhabitants.
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In conclusion, illuminating the bedroom is a mix of art and functionality, so it is always useful to rely on professionals. We are ready to transform your bedroom into a tailor-made oasis of style and comfort for you. Do you want to explore the latest trends and discover how we can make your lighting experience unique? Visit our showroom in Milan, at Viale Premuda 7.
Choosing the chandelier for the living room
The living room is the pulsating heart of the house, and the perfect chandelier can add a distinctive touch without monopolizing too much attention. In this case, too, consistency with the style of the environment is a priority and must be balanced with considerations about the size of the room. Let’s see together how to choose the chandelier for the living room.
The type of chandelier, its strategic position, and coordination with other light points are also essential to ensure a harmonious visual impact. Also, always consider the height of the room’s ceiling, as it is a good rule that the lower part of the chandelier reaches at least 2 meters from the ground.
In the case of the living room, it is also good that the lighting is not entrusted solely to the main chandelier: additional light points, such as wall sconces or floor lamps, are necessary to ensure uniform coverage. However, be careful not to exceed with too many lights to avoid a “flattening” effect.
When choosing a chandelier for the living room, pay attention to versatility.
It’s important to select lighting that adapts to the various activities in the living room. We recommend starting with diffuse ambient lighting, for example, through an eye-catching chandelier design. Then, it’s good to add accent lights, such as spotlights or table lamps, to highlight specific furniture elements or provide diffuse light behind the TV.
Additionally, since it’s crucial never to watch TV in the dark, a practice that can cause eye strain and sleep disturbances, it’s advisable to watch TV in a well-lit environment, perhaps adjusting the light intensity based on personal preferences and surrounding conditions. This way, it will be possible to maintain optimal eye health and promote restful sleep.
Floor lamps for an elegant touch in the living room
Floor lamps are a versatile element that can transform the look of your living room. Choose designs that integrate with your decor style and strategically position the lamps to provide diffuse light in conversation areas. Our company offers a wide range of options to satisfy even the most refined tastes.
If there is a dining table in the living room, it’s important to give it the right importance with a pendant light or a chandelier positioned above it. The key is to have it light up independently of the other light points in the living room.
Choosing the chandelier in the living room: wall-mounted light points
In modern or newly constructed homes, the trend is to create wall-mounted light points rather than ceiling-mounted ones. Therefore, it’s crucial to rely on experts to calculate the best type of lamp to ensure proper lighting and avoid living in the “dark.” Often, light points in the living room are not exactly positioned in the center of the room or are completely lacking.
In this case, we offer some ideas for using light points with offsets without sacrificing style and elegance:
- The use of tracks allows reaching points that are difficult to access with a single light point.
- Suspensions can be added to the tracks to accentuate the light on tables and kitchen peninsulas.
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