Top questions about Chandeliers

There’s a reason why chandeliers stand out as the best lighting designs out of the lot. Since the beginning, chandeliers have symbolised power, class and luxury, and even in the current era, nothing much has changed in that domain. 

The word chandelier originates from the French word ‘chandelle’, which literally translates to candles. The earliest chandelier was used in Europe back in the 9th century, and by the 15th century, chandeliers had become an essential part of noble households. Even the crudest chandeliers back then were a luxury because it was difficult to find good quality candles in that era. 

The evolution of chandeliers started in the late 18th and early 19th centuries when gas became a source instead of candles. And instead of wood, tin, or rock crystal, chandeliers started flaunting the heavy use of glass. And the modern chandeliers as we know them today came into existence when electricity became a mainstream source of energy. But even now, the innovation in this domain hasn’t ceased to stop, and chandeliers continue to evolve with a plethora of design styles and elements out there. Now that you know enough about chandeliers and their origins let’s foray into some questions that are frequently asked about chandeliers. 

1. How do chandeliers change your interior? 

Chandeliers have a distinct flair to add to your space with their grace and aura. And the fact they are overhead lighting fixtures makes them stand out from the crowd quite effortlessly. The thing with overhead lighting is that they can play around with the visuospatial perception of your space and make it appear bigger. Also, since the chances of shadows are minimal with a chandelier, the space looks suave.

2. How is a chandelier different from other hanging lights? 

A chandelier is usually bigger and sturdier in size compared to other hanging lights like ceiling lights or pendant lights. And that gives the chandelier quite a few advantages. Chandelier has a better reach compared to other lighting designs and covers more space, and it holds the power to light up every nook and cranny of your space. A chandelier’s lighting is also much more uniform because of the build. 

3. What are the types of chandeliers you could go for? 

Glass and crystal chandeliers are the most popular kinds of chandeliers, but there are metal chandeliers, brass chandeliers, and wooden chandeliers that can simply turn your space around. There are many other elements that can be included in your designs too. 

4. What are the design languages that chandeliers flaunt? 

You can easily find modern chandeliers, contemporary, rustic, vintage, traditional, classical, transitional, and many more, depending on your taste and preference. 

5. How to choose the right-sized chandelier for your space? 

Any chandelier is supposed to have its lowest point at least 7 feet from the floor of a room so that all of the occupants can be comfortable and the room doesn’t get too glary. And to find the ideal diameter of the chandelier for your room, add the length and breadth of the fixture in feet. The resulting number should be the diameter of your chandelier in inches.