Buying the Right Chandelier

By: Vicki Duong
Submitted: 2007-07-24 11:16:38
Print this article | Tell a friend | For publisher | Social Bookmarking
Rating:
 

Everyone knows that chandeliers are an easy way to add style and elegance into any home. However, the wrong chandelier can have an adverse affect. With that said, here are some tips on what you can do to avoid creating a freaky frenzy in your home decor:

First of all, decide where you're planning to install your chandelier. This may be a bit tricky considering that chandeliers are usually designed to be a bit bigger than standard ceiling pendants and island lights. A couple places that I would recommend would be the foyer, living room, and sometimes the dining room. Of course, this all depends upon the size of the room; too big of a chandelier and you'll dwarf the room, too small and you could end up with a lot of negative space and not enough light.

The next step is to decide what style you're looking for. Are you shopping for a traditional chandelier complete with multiple tiers, glass baubles and candelabra styled lamps? Or perhaps you're searching for a single tier style carved out of wood? Whatever the style, always consider the look of your current decor and work with it. For instance, if you have a Spanish styled split leveled home, having a chandelier with colorful blown glass diffusers and flowers may not work well. In fact, it may very well clash! You want your chandelier to heighten the look of your home with its elegance and beauty, not create design chaos.

The last step is to consider is will your chandelier put a dent on your electricity bills? Not too many people realize this, but lighting does cost a bit of dough, especially if they leave their lights on when they don't need them. If you're one of those folks who absolutely must leave their lights on for whatever reason (shame on you, that's wasteful!), consider replacing your bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs or any comparable, energy efficient bulbs. Most if not all chandeliers, table lamps, floor lamps and even outdoor lighting can use compact fluorescent bulbs, which is good news since that means you can use these nifty little bulbs on almost all the lights in your home thus saving you money.

Placement, style and energy efficiency are three very important key elements when it comes to purchasing lights. As long as you keep these tips in mind, you'll be pleased with your chandelier.

For a wide selection in lighting such as floor lamps, chandeliers, bathroom lighting and outdoor lighting, be sure to visit Eco-Lights.com.

Article source: Expert Articles

Most Recent Articles in Interior Design category

  • Kitchen Designer Brooklyn - For an Elegant and Organized Kitchen - By: James Peligrino
    Kitchen designer Brooklyn is a great way to add a tint of sophistication and organization in your kitchen.
  • How to Buy Oriental and Persian Rugs - By: Ashwini Maurya
    While buying a rug may seem like a simple task, it can often be difficult to tell whether you are getting an authentic oriental or Persian rug if you are not familiar with the type of rug that you want to buy.
  • Home theater, experience the entertainment of movie theaters right in your own living room. - By: Bill Stewart
    The cinema is a good place to watch movies and relax. This is because you watch the movie in a wide screen with sound that can make you easily get lost in the movie scene.
  • Trends in Kitchen Wall Decoration - By: Tammy Billings
    The kitchen is a woman's territory, no doubt, but there are some men who can cook too. That said, a woman tends to imbue her personality in her kitchen, modeling it to suit her aesthetic tastes.
  • Basic Interior Design Principles - By: Sharon Samraj
    There are several principles for interior design used by interior designer. Some basic rules are must to follow to create a great design. Interior design is the process of shaping the interior space of the house.
  • How to Buy Fine Italian Furniture in Vancouver - By: Shijina Shijina
    Vancouver is a coastal city and major seaport located in southwestern British Columbia in Canada. It is the largest city in British Columbia. Vancouver is named after Captain George Vancouver a British explorer. Vancouver is consistently ranked one of the three most livable cities in the world.
  • The Pros of Wallpaper - By: Tammy Billings
    Choosing between paint and wallpaper when making a wall makeover can be a major dilemma, as both have their own set of advantages. Paint has been the preferred option because it is the cheapest way to redo walls and the easiest to apply.
  • Importance of Bathroom Furniture - By: Sharon Samraj
    Building a new home always has some kind of excitement attached to it, as it is considered to be a status symbol. After the home has been renovated or your new home has been constructed it is obvious that many people visit the place.
  • Improving the Look of Your Bathroom with Ease - By: April Walters
    Renovating your bathroom can seem overwhelming, especially if you don't have a good plan. But, if you follow these guidelines you will be able to update or renovate your kitchen with ease.
  • The Care for Antique Furniture - By: Sharon Samraj
    The maintenance for the historical and valuable antique furniture requires extra effort and method of care for such furniture is being changed accordingly. The carelessness in maintaining such furniture will effect on future value of such pieces.