Recommendations how to choose a chandelier: in the hall, in the bedroom, in the kitchen, in the corridor. How to choose a chandelier for a low ceiling and for a stretch ceiling.

"Let there be light!" Said the foreman. And for light and a pleasant home atmosphere, what do we need? Chandelier or at least a light bulb. However, chandeliers can be different: in the form of light bulbs, and in the form of geometric figures, hangers, floral compositions and even abstractions. Rely in everything to your taste, and this article will tell you about some tricks for choosing chandeliers.

About what kind of chandelier to choose for a hall, kitchen, corridor or a certain type of ceiling, it will be discussed below.

How to choose the right chandelier

Going to the supermarket of light fixtures, remember first of all that the chandelier is such a device that you need, and not the seller who will give you advice on color, shape and cost. Do not take a chandelier with a lot of lamps, if you are going to place it in a small room. The same applies to the reverse situation. In a large room a small chandelier will be ineffective. In such rooms it will be unpleasant to be, and soon you will again go for a new chandelier.

Think in advance what type of fastening you need. Sometimes, it happens that the favorite chandelier has an unsuitable reason. Color, shape, quality of the material also play an important role in the interior. It is important that the selected device fits into the environment. Agree, in a room with a classic style does not fit a chandelier in Japanese style.

In advance, find out which lamps are suitable for the chosen lamp, whether it is convenient for you to change them. After all, the life of some is not so long. Take care of the accessories.

There are many manufacturers in the market of lighting devices, and if you are convinced that this is a supermodel chandelier from the last collection, and the price is unacceptable, then remember that the choice in supermarkets is huge. Perhaps in another store you will find a similar device at a lower cost. Of course, all the above parameters affect the cost, but you, in turn, always rely on your financial capabilities.

How to choose a chandelier in the hall

As already mentioned above, the chandelier should be matched to the actual space. Decide, with the area, if the hall is very large and is a spacious living room, then, perhaps, you can not do with one chandelier. In such situations, there are several options for lighting:

• Chandeliers.  You can place a few plafonds of the same design that will evenly illuminate the large hall;
• Two-level lighting.  One of the modern trends in light design is multi-level lighting. You can arbitrarily determine how many tiers of light you need. Two-level lighting is installed on tension or suspended ceilings from several tiers. The first and the main level is the chandelier itself. The second level is spot lighting from several lamps. They are mounted around the perimeter of the second ceiling. Most often, such lighting is regulated remotely or through a wall switch. Alternately, you can switch on one or two light levels at once. Choose spot lights in a compartment with a chandelier;

• Three-level lighting.  In addition to the two-level, a diode neon light is added, which is mounted along the edge of the second level of the ceiling or directly into the third level. Also, the tapes are fired in the center or from some particular side of the ceiling, for example, on an island or ledge, which smoothly passes to the wall;
• Wall and ceiling lighting.  Often in the halls, in addition to the main chandelier, wall lamps are placed. When choosing this method of lighting, think in advance the design of the lighting devices, so that they harmonize in the interior.

How to choose a chandelier in the bedroom

Bedroom - this is the room where you rest, get ready for bed, so it is appropriate to choose a quiet lighting. Do not select bulky lights. Take into account the area of ​​illumination. Also do not forget about the topic. If this is a children's bedroom, then do not place gothic lamps here. Also for small family members it is better to choose chandeliers from environmentally friendly materials. Children love everything bright and colorful. The market of lighting fixtures is filled with chandeliers with switching colors, additional lights and even musical accompaniment.

Combine the chandelier with the surroundings. Perhaps the shape of its bends will be combined with the pattern on the walls or curtains. In addition to the shape and material of the lighting fixture, take care also of the color of the lighting, its brightness. Do not emphasize the increased brightness. If you like to read before going to bed, place the bedside lamp.

And yet, think about how you will control the lighting. Sometimes, after watching TV or listening to relaxing music, I do not want to get out of bed. The conventional switch was replaced by modern remote systems. In the shops you will find many different chandeliers with different control units. You can turn off the chandelier on cotton, from the remote control or even program the time of its shutdown. Of course, the additional settings for the chandelier, affect its price. Therefore, do not forget about the appropriate cost here.

Which chandelier to choose in the kitchen

Often, the kitchen - this is not such a large room, as we assume, the hall. Therefore, the chandelier is chosen the appropriate size. Bulky ceiling lamps for 8 lamps should be left for a more spacious room. Despite the fact that the number of lamps should not be large, the power of lighting plays an important role in the kitchen. If the light is too dim, you will be uncomfortable to cook, even crumbs will not always be seen on the table.

The material of the chandelier for the kitchen area plays an important role. Lighting devices from paper, fabric or, according to the latest peep of fashion, oil-like materials it is better not to take. The kitchen is a zone where food is cooked, oil splashes and liquids are boiled. Long such a device in the kitchen does not last. Choose glass, ceramics, favorite material for loft-metal style and a different combination of such composites. The tree should also be taken into consideration. Ecological material placed under the ceiling will not fade and it will not have to be wiped away from soot and soot.

The shelves of shops with lighting fixtures are filled with different models of chandeliers, among which there are popular voluminous and hanging plafonds. If your kitchen has a low ceiling and a room of less than 12 square meters, then it is also better not to buy such a device. A perfect fixture suitable for all kitchens is a ceiling fixture. To supplement the basic lighting, you can use spotlights located in the ceiling or on a kitchen set. This will give extra light even in a very large kitchen.

Choose a chandelier in the corridor

Depending on the styling of your corridor, choosing a chandelier is not so difficult. Choose such a copy to harmonize with walls, moldings or other wall accessories. Corridors are mainly small spaces of elongated shape. Pay attention to the supermarkets, markets on the model, which just have an elongated image.

Remember that in the corridors there are rarely anyone who has windows, which means that the only lighting is a chandelier. Take care of the aperture of the room. Choose appliances with sufficient light. Since the corridor is not a very spacious room, multi-level lighting is not used here. Many equip it with the help of several small chandeliers or lighting lamps. Ceiling or wall mounting. Sometimes homeowners combine point lighting or basic with additional wall lights.

Select a low ceiling chandelier

Low ceiling provides for a small chandelier design. Visually harmoniously will look lighting with ceiling mount, on a short chain or with a small barbell. The length of the chandelier should not exceed 30-35 cm or the distance from the edge of the chandelier to the floor of 2 m 10 cm. In other cases, such a lighting device may interfere with the elementary movement around the room. Also, the chandelier should not have cumbersome compositions, low hanging details, bulky horns.

For a low ceiling, you can choose many chandeliers. It can be a crystal chandelier with beautiful elements that will be combined with the surrounding interior, and fashionable glass, metal, plastic, ceramic ceiling. The elements of forging will also be sought. This chandelier can be placed in a room decorated in the Art Nouveau style, loft, ethno, fusion, gothic and even classical style. The main rule of low ceilings - it's compact, and then it's a matter of taste and your wallet.

How to choose a stretch ceiling chandelier

Before you think about the repair in the room where you plan to mount the stretch ceiling, you need to buy a chandelier. The master will knowingly determine the location of the installation and will map the hole in the canvas. If you have purchased a chandelier after the ceiling is mounted, then this is intrepid. Here are some rules for choosing a chandelier for a stretch ceiling:

• The heating elements of the chandelier must be removed from the stretch ceiling;
• Do not choose for the brittle fabric ornate designs that can damage the ceiling;
• You can choose a horizontal or vertical chandelier for a stretch ceiling. It is only necessary to remember the height and harmony of space. For a horizontal chandelier, low ceilings up to 2.7-3.0 m are applicable. For vertical ones, the ceilings will be ideal with a height of 3.0 m;

• Chandeliers with converters are best entrusted for installation by specialists. Under the ceiling can only be the wires that connect the chandelier with the distributing device. The converter unit must be placed in a niche with accessible ventilation;
• For glossy ceilings, choose chandeliers with closed lamps. Open shades are reflected on the canvas, which gives additional coverage - up to 80%. That the lighting is not sharp and bright, get a chandelier with indoor lamps. It can be fabric, painted glass or plastic ceiling;
• Crystal chandeliers gently scatter light through the glossy coating and make the room evenly lit.

Tips for choosing a chandelier

• Before choosing a chandelier, pay attention to the layout. Experts do not recommend using one chandelier for rooms of more than 20 sq.m. If you have a large area of ​​the room, think about additional lighting;
• Think about the features of the wiring. Will your wiring hold the voltage of the selected chandelier;
• Pay attention to the type of attachment of the chandelier. Is it possible to mount the chosen beauty in your room?
• The material of the chandelier must match the style of the interior, as well as the designation of the room. For example, in a children's room it is better not to use a glass chandelier. When playing, children can damage the design, so it is more appropriate to purchase plastic lampshades. Also, do not place fluorescent lamps in rooms where children live;
• For each room you need to choose a chandelier with the correct lighting. For the living room, this should be warm bright lighting, for the bedroom - muffled, for the kitchen - combined, for a corridor with sufficient illumination;

• Remember the size of the chandelier. In a room of 3.0 * 3.0 square meters, a chandelier of 1.2 m in diameter will look inorganic. The same applies to height. Even if you liked the vertical chandelier length of 1.5 m, you should not place it in a room with a ceiling height of less than 3.0 m;
• If you bought a chandelier with a long chain, then during installation it can be shortened. Therefore, do not get discouraged if the model you like has extra details;
• If you plan to place several chandeliers in the room, then you can choose the same lamps, with differently directed shades or chandeliers, slightly different in size, but with the same design. Also you can buy chandeliers of different colors, but one style, or chandeliers with different number of tiers.

In everything else, rely on your own taste, remember some tricks and do not be afraid to express your personality. Let the changes in your home be easy and useful!