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Chandeliers add instant elegance to any space. While they are commonly installed in dining rooms, they make glittering additions to front hallways, kitchens, bedrooms, outdoor spaces, offices, and craft rooms. Here, review tips for selecting the ideal chandelier for the room you’re decorating.

What Do You Need to Consider Before Purchasing a Chandelier?

1. Style

Consider fixture styles in “light” of the room you’re working on. If you’re remodeling a formal dining room, a classic crystal, tiered, or candelabra-style option enhances the space. Candelabra chandeliers also lend themselves to outdoor areas — such as sunrooms and outdoor kitchens — as do those featuring glass shades. Beaded styles complement casual and formal rooms, depending on the design.

Also, consider whether the lighting fixture will be the focal point of the room while browsing styles.

2. Size & Placement

chandelier-atlanta-gaSelect the right fixture size to avoid overwhelming the space, especially if you don’t want it as the focal point. Most chandeliers range from 17 to 48 inches in size and must be in proportion to the room. If you’re working with the space above a 12’ by 12’ dining room table, a fixture between 18" to 24" should be hung 30 to 36 inches above the table. If you’re installing the fixture in an entryway, it should not hang more than seven feet down to avoid aesthetic issues and the possibility of collisions with tall family members and friends. Keep the ceiling height in mind as well, as higher ceilings can usually feature larger, more grandiose fixtures.

3. Support & Environment

Use the proper support for your chandelier based on its size and weight. If the fixture is over 15 pounds, for example, it requires an electrical box similar to those used for ceiling fans. Ensure the chandelier features damp or wet ratings if it will be used outdoors, such as in a wall-free patio enclosure. Damp-rated fixtures offer safe illumination in areas without the direct threat of rain, while wet-rated fixtures endure direct rain and snow exposure without the risk of damage.


 

Find your perfect chandelier at Lamp Arts, Inc. The Atlanta, GA-based specialty store offers a wide array of unique statement fixtures that light up spaces. Call the shop that’s served the region since 2004 today at (404) 352-5211 to discuss custom lighting solutions, or browse the online gallery for ideas. Get additional inspiration on Facebook.

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