How to choose the right chandelier in the hall

Choosing a chandelier for the hall is an important step on which the quality of lighting depends. A well-chosen model will decorate the interior and make the room more attractive. To find not only a beautiful, but also a functional model, you need to consider several recommendations.

An interesting chandelier is a full-fledged detail in the design of the living room.

Chandelier selection criteria

A chandelier is a ceiling lamp with three or more lamps that provides shadow-free illumination of a room. If the model is chosen correctly and the features of the hall are taken into account, additional equipment is not needed. Although sometimes it can be used to illuminate part of a room or highlight a zone. Consists of the following parts:

1. The frame, which includes suspensions or reinforcement, all depends on the model.
2. The base, under which the wire connections and the ceiling mount of the chandelier are hidden.
3. ammoin which the lamps are screwed. The lamps themselves are of different types, they are selected under the cartridge.
4. Ceiling lamps for scattering light, sometimes they can be with a reflector to direct the light flux to a specific area.

Tubular frames are good because all the wires are hidden inside the cavities.

Note! There are no light bulbs in LED chandeliers, but there are additional modules - a control unit, a controller, a dimmer, etc.

Type of ceiling and its height

You should start with these parameters, the model of the chandelier and its dimensions depend on them. It's easy to calculate:

1. To determine the diameter, add the length and width of the hall (for example, 5x3 m - 5 + 3 = 8). The result is divided by 10, it turns out 0.8 - this is the maximum diameter of the chandelier for such a room. You have to plug in your numbers and do the math.
2. To choose the height (it is considered from the base to the lowest part), you should take into account the height of the ceiling. After installation, from the edge of the chandelier to the floor should be at least 2 meters, and preferably 10-15 cm more. That is, if the ceilings in the apartment are 2.55 m, you should not choose a lamp higher than 55 cm.

For low ceilings, compact models are usually selected.

You also need to take into account the material from which the ceiling in the hall is made. The method of attachment, preparation for installation and other points depend on this:

1. There are no restrictions on the weight of the structure for a concrete floor. But drilling a hole in it is the most difficult, you will need a puncher and a drill for the diameter of the dowels used.
2. If the ceiling is stretched, a mounting platform or bar should be preliminarily fixed under it when using a mounting plate (for a cross-shaped bracket, the bars must be fixed in the same way). If you install a hook, you can drown part of the suspension under the canvas and thereby raise the chandelier, but this can only be done in models in which the decorative cap that closes the connection to the ceiling moves along the support.
3. For wooden partitions there are no restrictions.The plates must be screwed with self-tapping screws, and under the hook, drill a hole of a slightly smaller diameter than the threaded part and simply screw it in with your hands.
4. Plasterboard ceilings. If the chandelier will only be held on the ceiling material, you will need a special dowel, and the weight of the structure should not be more than 5 kg. But it is easier to pre-determine the place of attachment and install a metal profile or a wooden bar there, to which you can attach a product with any weight.

Massive heavy models can be hung on concrete high ceilings.

On a note! If you hit the void of a reinforced concrete slab, then you do not need to drill another hole. It is much easier to buy a special anchor for hollow structures, which opens inside the cavity when twisted and securely holds the chandelier.

Dowel for hollow structures

Dimensions, shape and material

As for sizes, the calculation rules are above. But at the same time, it is not forbidden to choose smaller options if there are enough of them for lighting. You also need to remember:

1. When determining the size, it is worth considering what functions the chandelier will perform. If this is exclusively lighting, then select a small model with a minimum of decor. If the design will be a design element, it is better to choose the option with decorations.
2. Best for low rooms ceiling products. In them, the shades are fixed under the very ceiling or at a short distance from it. The base can have a different shape - round, oval, square or curly. This option will take up little space and provide good light even in a low living room.
3. If there is enough height, a suspended model will do. The suspension can be either rigid or flexible - in the form of a chain.In some models, the position can be adjusted, but most often the height is constant. There are both compact and bulky multi-tiered models. The higher the ceilings, the larger the structure can be.

The chandelier should be positioned so that when moving it does not cling to it with your head.

In the manufacture of chandeliers use different materials. This affects not only the appearance, but also the price. It is worth choosing taking into account the design of the living room, because even the most luxurious model will look bad if the surroundings do not fit it. Main options:

1. Crystal and glass Chandeliers look beautiful and attract attention. They can be both simple and frilly, with lots of hanging decorations that sparkle when the lights are turned on. High-quality models are expensive, it is difficult to care for them, since you need to periodically wash all the small parts. Well suited for both classic and modern living rooms, it all depends on the execution.
2. metal the options are also diverse, they are made of steel, copper, bronze, brass and other materials. In appearance, they can vary greatly, so it is easy to choose a model for any room. Often, decorative coatings are used in products - chrome, gilding, patina, etc. Chandeliers can be both massive and airy - from thin details.
3. Wooden products are used more and more in recent years. This is a traditional option, it is often used to emphasize the style of the room and create coziness. Wood is a natural material, each breed has its own texture, so the same model made from different materials looks different.
4. Textile used in the manufacture of ceiling lamps and in decorating structures.This is an interesting solution that is suitable for creating a cozy atmosphere, it will best fit into classic interiors. The downside can be called a tendency to pollution, it is worth treating all textile parts with special dust-repellent compounds.
5. Paper chandeliers are not the most reliable, but at the same time they look original and are suitable for living rooms. There are a lot of expensive designer models, but there are also cheap ones. In terms of lighting, they are not inferior to other types, but paper can become unusable much faster than fabric or other material due to the fact that it does not tolerate constant overheating.
6. Plastic options are becoming more common due to the fact that every year new materials with high resistance to temperature extremes appear. Their main advantage is low weight and reliability. At the same time, there are plastic chandeliers from both the inexpensive segment and high-quality designer models that cost a lot and are not inferior in appearance to other materials.

Crystal chandeliers look luxurious, but they weigh a lot and are expensive.

Note! For ceiling lamps made of paper and textiles, it is better to use LED lamps. They almost do not heat up during operation, so the materials do not overheat and do not turn yellow.

Room style

It is better to buy a chandelier in a ready-made environment, when the repair is done, all the furniture is in place and you can select the lighting, understanding how it will fit into the living room. For simplicity, you can take into account the style, it depends on which equipment is most suitable:

1. Models with chrome details look good in a modern hall. Ceiling lamps made of transparent or frosted glass or plastic are suitable.Opt for clear geometric lines and patterns that accentuate modern furnishings.
   Ceiling chrome chandelier for low rooms.
2. For the classics, traditional chandeliers with an abundance of decor, curved arms and massive details are suitable. You can use glass and crystal, textiles and metal. It all depends on the situation, because the classics are different.
   Crystal chandeliers look luxurious, but they weigh a lot and are expensive.
3. For Provence and similar directions, light chandeliers with textile shades are well suited. There are also good options with crystal decor, made in this style. It is better to give preference to smooth lines and artsy models.
   Modern model in the form of a tree branch.
4. For the loft, modern minimalist models are used, which can be made simply in the form of hanging lamps or framed with wire lampshades. Metal, various pipes and other structures are widely used, which look as if they were adapted to the lamp.
   For a loft, you can choose very unusual solutions that will definitely attract attention.
5. For modern, boho and fusion, simple solutions with colored glass or plastic shades are suitable. But you need to take into account the peculiarities of the situation, there are many options, the choice is not limited.
6. Under ethno, chandeliers made of wood, paper or fabric are selected. There can be many directions, so you need to be guided by a specific living room and its features.
   Wooden chandelier with pendant lights.

When choosing a color, one of the shades used in the design of the room is most often chosen, this is a traditional technique. But you can make a chandelier a color accent that stands out from the general row and attracts attention.This solution looks especially good in modern environments.

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Lamp type

Light bulbs need to be chosen not only by typebut also in terms of power. The illumination standard for halls is 20 W per square meterif incandescent lamps are used. For halogen indicators, they are about the same, for fluorescent ones they need to be divided by about 5, and for LED - by 8. The number of horns on the chandelier depends on this. As for varieties, each has pros and cons:

1. Incandescent lamps cheap and this is their main advantage. At the same time, they consume a lot of electricity, get very hot and have a small resource. But if you need a variant of an interesting shape with a fancy luminous spiral, then until now it can only be a lamp with a filament. Available for different cartridges and with different brightness of the glow.
2. Halogen The lamps are filled with a special gas inside, which makes the light much brighter. But in terms of electricity consumption, they are not much superior to models with a filament, they also get very hot during operation. They are better than the first type, but like it are used less and less.
3. Fluorescent options shine brighter, there is a choice of color temperature. Electricity consumption is on average 5 times less than that of incandescent bulbs, and the resource is 5-10 times longer. Products during operation give a flicker imperceptible to the eye, from which vision gets tired, over time, the brightness may decrease. Mercury vapor is used inside, which creates a danger in case of damage, and it must be disposed of only in special containers.
4. LED lamps are the most durable, their service life is on average 10 years with active use.There is a choice of brightness, color temperature, which will provide normal lighting. There is no flicker, the diodes burn evenly and are safe at the same time, since they almost do not heat up during operation. For manufacturing use plastic, the lamps do not break when dropped.

LED options do not require the installation of light bulbs and look unusual.

Note! In LED models, it is convenient that you can adjust the brightness using a dimmer.

What's in fashion now

Trends change every year, so some chandeliers go out of fashion, while others come back. The process is cyclical and very often what was popular 10-15 years ago becomes relevant again. As for this year, there are several main trends:

1. Combination of different materials in one product. Due to the contrast of textures, interesting effects are created, so designers often use this technique and take two main materials and a few additional ones. Especially often they combine metal and glass or plastic, wood and fabric. It is worth choosing according to the situation, if you come across an interesting solution, think about whether it will work.
   Ultra-modern lamp in the form of honeycombs.
2. Clear lines and strict geometry of models. This is a general trend that will develop in the coming years. More suitable for a modern setting. In addition, the option can be used not with diffused light, but with directional light, in order to illuminate only a separate area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe living room and focus attention on it.
   LED chandelier on a wooden base.
3. Black chandeliers. The dark case is a real trend that is widely used by designers; such a lamp catches the eye against the background of a light ceiling and attracts attention.The dark frame does not affect the quality of light in any way. These options fit well into different types of interiors, the main thing is to find the optimal solution in terms of style.
   Chandeliers made of Swarovski stones stand out.
4. Use of two or more chandeliers instead of one. Now it is not customary to hang a large lamp in the middle, if you can put two smaller ones. Usually they use the same models, the solution is especially good for elongated rooms.

Two chandeliers in the living room are a modern solution that looks original.

When choosing, pay attention to the build quality and reliability of parts. Often new models are not very durable, so they do not last long.

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What can replace the chandelier

It is allowed not to put a chandelier in the hall at all if there is good lighting without it. And you can equip the living room so that most of the time just turn off the main light to save energy. In this case, you need to use the following options:

1. Spotlightsevenly spaced across the ceiling surface. They fit under the stretch fabrics and are selected so that there is enough light over the entire area. Overhead options are suitable for concrete ceilings, but they may not look very good, since a large number of fixtures on the ceiling is not the best solution. You can illuminate part of the room or highlight a separate area.
   Spotlights often complement the chandelier.
2. Track systems. A square or rectangular tire is fixed, on which you can put the lamps anywhere and move them if necessary.In addition, if desired, the shades themselves change to others, while the tire does not need to be rearranged. Light goes anywhere, you can adjust it.
   Track systems with mobile lamps are an excellent solution for a modern living room.
3. LED strips. They are hidden in niches or above a translucent stretch ceiling. With a properly defined lighting power, it will be enough for a normal rest in the living room without installing a chandelier. It is best to use white diodes, as they burn brighter than colored options and provide a suitable color temperature.
   Tape light lines are an original solution for a stretch ceiling.
4. A combination of different options. These can be spotlights and LED strip, or track and wall models. There are no restrictions, you should choose something that will provide good quality of light and allow you to refuse to install a chandelier.

Track systems with mobile lamps are an excellent solution for a modern living room.

It is not difficult to choose a chandelier for the hall, if you take into account all the recommendations from the review and pay attention not only to the appearance, but also to the dimensions of the product, its quality and the type of lamps used. It is worth considering current trends in order to decorate the room in style.