Twenty years ago, chandelierIt was an easy thing to find in foyers and dining rooms. Today’s homeowners and lighting designers have broken down these two-room barriers. Chandeliers can now be statement-making additions in every room, from bedrooms, to closets.
The American Lighting Association provides the following information that will help you embrace this trend and transform your home.
What is changing?
What is your opinion on today’s homes
Today’s decorating dictates a personality-driven décor and a lack of true rules, making it alright to mix a little traditional with a little modern.
“A lot of people are trying to make their homes a little bit more unique, so they are pulling away from chandeliers in traditional spots,”Jeff Dross, Corporate Head of Education and Industry Trends for Kichler Lighting, says:
Then why not chandeliers?
There are many types of chandeliers, but there are certain functions that they all share. Because of their height and structure, they naturally draw the eye upwards and around rooms, creating movement. The arms and legs of fixtures can also be decorated with crystals or color.
“The illuminated candles and brilliant sparkle of crystal chandeliers provide multiple light points and create a vivid, less static environment,”Mike Hadank is the director of retail sales for North America at Swarovski Lighting.
Where can chandeliers used?
Master bedrooms, some with vaulted ceilings and large windows, have been transformed into living areas that allow for relaxing and reading while also sleeping. The size of bathrooms has increased and guest rooms are no longer considered a waste area. This means that decorating these areas is no longer an afterthought.
“I continue to see them being used in guest powder rooms. It’s a room really designed to be purely functional, but homeowners want it to look interesting,”Dross.
How is the lighting industry changing?
Lighting designers can now create fixtures with smaller diameters and more customizable styles thanks to the availability of smaller light sources and electric power. The proportions and centers of the columns are changing to fit tighter spaces and ceilings with a range from 8 to 12 feet. The scale of modern chandeliers is more appropriate for spaces that are less cluttered, as the popularity of large furniture has decreased.
