Chandeliers in the hall: types, choices and options in the interior
Every person wants to make a beautiful and unique design in his home. The living room deserves special attention. Today we will talk about what kind of chandelier can be placed in this part of the house.
Fashion trends
Nowadays there is a huge variety of chandeliers for living rooms. The most fashionable options today are yellow and deep blue lamps. Such models made of colored translucent glass will look most impressive.
Some designers in living room interiors include solid blue chandelier. At the same time, other elements of the same color may not be in the room.
Then the lamp can become a bright accent of the interior.
Will become unusual and fashionable decoration with a chandelier made of brass. Sometimes yellow-blue luminaire models are additionally coated with a light brass coating. This option can fit well into almost any interior.
Another fashionable option would be Crystal Chandelier. Among them, choose oval light sources with a mirror base. Additional decorative transparent elements will also look beautiful.
No less popular today are lamps made in the space theme. A panorama of the starry sky on the ceiling can be provided by small LEDs built into the luminaires. They are built in in a certain order, which allows you to create the desired effect when turned on.
The new trend is chandeliers in neutral beige or light brown tones.
But at the same time, the shape of the chandelier should be as complex and unusual as possible.
Black glitter fixtures are also in vogue now. They can become an unusual accent in modern interiors. Multi-tiered models with several medium-sized shades will look beautiful. A construction made of black translucent glass can be a great addition.
Another trend is chandeliers made in a tropical style. They are made from light green colored glass. Such models in several tiers will look spectacular.
Models made by from natural wood. In this case, bulbs made under small decorative candles will look advantageous. The shape of such a lamp can be very different.
Varieties and sizes
Nowadays, you can find a huge variety of simple, LED and energy saving chandeliers for living rooms in specialty stores. They are:
- ceiling-mounted;
- suspended;
- waybills;
- ceiling;
Ceiling mounted
Such luminaires are installed only if the ceiling height is at least 3 meters. These models are classified as classic varieties. They are fixed to the ceiling using a special cord or chain.
Plafonds of such samples are most often made of glass, textiles or plastic.
Suspended
Such luminaires can only be installed on the ceiling using a special rod. They can be adjusted in height to create the desired effect in the room. Often these models are used to highlight separate areas in the room.
Overhead
To install such chandeliers, you need a shorter distance from the ceiling, therefore, most often such models are mounted in low rooms. Often they are made with additional lighting and decorative inserts.
Ceiling
They are used to illuminate small spaces. They are distinguished by their compactness, since such lamps have only a few shades of a round, rectangular or square shape. They are mounted directly under the ceiling.
Such a chandelier gives less light compared to a pendant. Most often, such designs are installed in minimalist modern styles.
But remember that if you need to replace the light bulb, you will have to remove the lamp.
Spots can be distinguished into a separate group. They represent a structure consisting of several shades of simple geometric shapes. All of them are tightly fixed on one frame, which, as a rule, is made of metal.
Spots are often used in large halls for space zoning. Indeed, for such lamps, individual shades can be easily adjusted and directed in any direction, illuminating a certain area (workplace) brighter. It is better to install them in rooms with minimalistic style.
Luminaires can also differ in the type of bulbs built into them.
Incandescent lamps
These elements are the most economical, they do not contain mercury vapors harmful to humans. Incandescent lamps provide a light, pleasant warm light that does not irritate the eyes.
But an incandescent lamp heats up relatively quickly. Too powerful models can get very hot, which will lead to deformation of the shades on the chandelier.
Halogen
Such bulbs, like the previous ones, belong to the group of economical products, they heat up just as quickly and have a light neutral light. Halogen samples do not tolerate sudden voltage fluctuations.
There is ultraviolet radiation in the light of halogen models, so they should only be used with special protective covers. After all, the skin of some people is too susceptible to such a glow.
Luminescent
They are small, energy-efficient lighting elements. Fluorescent light sources can easily withstand sudden voltage fluctuations, and they also heat up much less.
These bulbs have a bright white glow. With incandescent lamps of the same wattage, they will be able to illuminate a fairly large area.
LED
These bulbs are considered the most economical. They have a record duration of operation (up to 11 years). In their manufacture, substances harmful to humans are not used, they do not contain mercury. But the cost of LED lamps is much higher than that of other lighting elements.
When choosing suitable lamps for the living room it is imperative to take into account their size and the area of the room itself. It is necessary to measure the height of the ceiling in advance.
Large suspended models can fit into a hall with high ceilings. Such designs will perfectly fit into the interior and make it a little smaller. If your apartment has low ceilings, then it is better to install a medium or small ceiling chandelier so that it does not overload the interior.
Manufacturing materials
Living room chandeliers can be made from a wide variety of materials.
- Plastic. Luminaires made of such material are distinguished by their relatively low cost, low weight and simple installation technology.
- Metal. Most often, lamps made of this material are made with forged decorations. They will be able to give your interior an entourage and make it more interesting. As a rule, these are the models used in the Baroque style.
- Crystal and glass. These materials are quite fragile, so the installation of products from them is difficult. The mass of such structures is rather big, which can also complicate the installation process.
Shades made of glass can have a smooth, matte, rough surface. They can also be produced in transparent or colored.
- Wood. This natural material will be appropriate for almost any interior design. It can be combined with all other bases and textures. Also, wood is a completely environmentally friendly component, but it will be quite difficult to care for structures made of it, in addition, due to the high degree of humidity in the room, they can be greatly deformed.
- Textile... This modern material is most often used for the manufacture of chandeliers of an unusual multi-tiered shape. They will look as original as possible in the interior. Such products are lightweight and relatively low cost.
Color and design
Currently, in specialized stores you can see a large number of various lamps for the hall with different colors and designs. The main classic colors of light sources are black, white and transparent.
These colors will be able to fit into any hall design. Other colors are also classics: pistachio, dark blue, green, brown, milky and beige.
But when choosing chandeliers of such a color scheme, you should pay attention to the general interior of the room.
If you want to make a non-standard room out of your living room, then you can give preference to sources of rich purple color. But the light from such a design must be shaded a little. Otherwise, the room may be filled with too cold and unpleasant light.
Chandeliers can be an interesting option. with small color splashes... They can be applied both chaotically and in a certain order. Such a product can become an excellent accent of the interior and give it an atmosphere of light mystery.
The chandelier for the hall can be made simultaneously in two or more colors. But all colors must be combined with each other. Also, they should not look too catchy against the background of the general interior.
The most successful solution in the design of a chandelier for a living room would be to mix lilac shades with transparent glass or crystal. A bronze finish with white decorative elements on the chandelier will also look impressive.
Another good option would be lamps made in a pale yellow shade with an emerald color. Often, additional decorative details are used to create these light sources.
Such elements can be jewelry coated with black or ordinary copper, bronze, chrome or gilding.
Deserve special attention black lamps. It is better to mount them in halls with light interior colors and high ceilings. They are suitable for many designs, but they will be most beneficial to fit into modern minimalist styles.
Stylish white lamps go well with all other colors, so they can fit into all interior palettes. A good option are designs in this color with bronze or silver inserts for decoration.
Luminaire styles can also be very different. All of them can be divided into four main groups.
Modern
Neoclassic in the design of lamps may not be suitable for all interiors. They include Art Deco and Art Nouveau trends. These types of lamps combine the features of modern and traditional design. Most often, such chandeliers have 2-3 brightly decorated tiers.
Ethnic
The most popular variants of this group are the following styles: Scandinavian, Moroccan, African, Mediterranean and Oriental. When creating lamps in this style, the features inherent in the culture of a particular nation are taken into account.
Modern
When creating luminaires in a modern style, a high level of functionality should be combined with simple forms of structures. For their manufacture, glass, metal bases, and crystal are most often used.
To dilute the design, it is slightly diluted with light bulbs with warm and soft light.
Traditional
Chandeliers of this group are designed with smooth lines, most often they include many separate identical elements, each of which has its own light bulb. At the same time, additional decorative elements of complex shapes will look beautiful on them.
What styles are suitable for?
A huge assortment of chandeliers makes it easy to choose the right option for the style of any interior. Many people prefer to create classic designs in their home. They are characterized by models of lamps made from a crystal base.
In this case, their frame can be metal or bronze.
For the classics, a multi-tiered light source with shades in white, beige or milky will also be suitable. Often, such elements are made in the form of long and thin candles. The frame can be made in brown wood or high-quality plastic.
If you are going to create an interior in the traditional direction, then a fusion-style lamp would be a good option. This will create a beautiful accent in the design. Such chandeliers are most often made on long thin structures (sometimes decorative chains are used). To create shades, transparent and translucent plastic and glass are used.
For living room interiors in gothic style a large chandelier in the form of a large candle is perfect. Sometimes it has several small elements with shades in the form of candles. These lamps are often decorated in black colors with forged metal parts as decoration.
In this case, large chains with a bronze or golden coating will look beneficial.
Some people decorate their houses and apartments in the Provence style. In this case, a gold or bronze lamp would be a good option. It is better to choose models with a multi-track design type. Often such light sources are made in a snow-white design. Sometimes their shades are additionally decorated with a multi-colored pattern in the form of a floral ornament.
How to choose?
Before buying a suitable luminaire model, you should pay attention to the power, the degree of heating of the bulbs and the type of ceiling covering.
If there is a stretch ceiling in your hall, then it is better to choose structures that will not heat up too much during operation. After all, such coatings do not tolerate temperature changes well.
It is also necessary to take into account the style of the chandelier and the room. They must match each other. Otherwise, the interior will look ridiculous.
Pay attention to the color scheme of the lamp and the decoration of the room. If you want to make a bright accent out of the chandelier, then you can choose a model in a rich palette. But such options will only be appropriate in light neutral designs.
Consider the size of the light source and the size of the room. For living rooms of a small area, you should not choose too bulky or multi-tiered pendant-type samples, and in spacious halls (area from 18 to 30 sq. M) it is not recommended to install small ceiling lamps.
Be sure to look at the material from which the chandelier is made. The type of base will depend on the technology of its installation, the method of replacing light bulbs. So, to replace the elements of ceiling products, they will need to be completely disassembled.
Besides, the complexity of cleaning also depends on the material. Plastic models are fairly easy to clean. You can wash them with almost any chemical means. Cleaning of glass, metal and crystal structures must be carried out as carefully as possible, since such materials are easily damaged, detergents for them must also be selected separately.
Organization of lighting
When creating a design in a hall, the correct organization of lighting is of great importance. To do this, you need to take into account the layout and the total area of the room. If it is small, then a design with one medium-sized chandelier in the central part of the ceiling may suit you.
It is permissible to install a kit with small sconces.
If the room is large, then lighting can be organized in various ways. In this case, one large main chandelier is mounted in the center of the ceiling, which gives the bulk of the light, and several small point light sources with lampshades are installed around the perimeter.
To make the design more original, you can create a design in which there is a massive chandelier in the center, and point light sources surround it. A composition of such lamps in the form of a wavy line will look beautiful.
If your hall has a multi-tiered stretch canvas, then a medium-sized round chandelier in the central part will look fashionable on it, while each of the tiers along the edges can be decorated with spotlights in silver or golden lampshades.
If you want to make zoning in the hall with the help of lighting, then you can install spots. Each of their shades is rotated in such a way that it brightly illuminates a specific area.
Most often, they try to illuminate the workplace more strongly, and it is better to provide the recreation area with light diffused light.
If your living room is elongated, but narrow in shape, then you can place a spot on the ceiling with a metal elongated frame. Such structures are mounted along the entire length of the room. If the space is too large, then it is permissible to install two such lamps in it at once opposite each other. At the same time, it is not recommended to mount a large chandelier.
In order to produce zoning lighting, you can place one main chandelier, and install floor lamps above the selected areas. It is better to choose models with large shades of simple geometric shapes. The frame of each of these lamps should be thin and long. Such designs will not take up too much space in the room.
Such light sources will look most profitable and beautiful in minimalist modern designs.
If your living room is combined with a kitchen area, then a large chandelier in the living area would be an interesting option. When moving to another part, you can install several spotlights in a specific order.
Successful examples
An excellent option would be to design a living room with a large main lamp in the central part. In this case, it is better to select models of lamps made of transparent or translucent material. Point light sources in round lampshades should be placed around the entire perimeter of the room. You can also install LED backlighting.
This kind of lighting arrangement is perfect for a classic style in beige and brown tones. If the hall is combined with the kitchen, you can highlight it separately by installing a simple geometric lamp above the dining table in white, milky or beige colors.
An interesting option would be to install a black multi-tiered chandelier with decorative glass or crystal elements. Light illumination can be arranged around the luminaire.
It is better to hang sconces in the same color and style on the wall coverings.
The most advantageous set with such sconces and with such a chandelier will look in black and white or black and beige room design. If you want to dilute the interior, you can place some white point sources on the ceiling.
If the interior of your living room is made in neutral light colors (light brown, milky, cream, white), then you do not need to install a central chandelier. You can create circular lighting on the ceiling by surrounding it with built-in small LED light sources.
Square-shaped recessed lamps fit well in modern minimalist styles. If the room is large, then it is better to place several such devices at once in two rows opposite each other. Between them, it is permissible to mount a couple of small additional elements in metal lampshades.
This option will look good in black and white colors. It is better to make the ceiling covering light gray, light beige or milky.
For interiors in the Baroque or Art Nouveau style, the organization of lighting with two main chandeliers at once can be suitable. It is better to select multi-tiered models with glass or crystal transparent details.
At the same time, the ceiling should be in light neutral shades - white, light gray, beige).
How to choose the right chandelier, see the video below.