Chandelier Pops Up in Unexpected Places
Vanessa Arellano Doctor asked:
One of the hottest new design trends nationwide puts chandeliers in places where you would not expect to see one.
Chandeliers, which are normally found in the foyer or dining room area, are now popping up in unexpected places, such as kitchens, walk-in closets, as well as bathrooms.
Schonbek Worldwide Lighting creative director Eileen Schonbek Beer claims that she saw the trend emerge when people wanted to start putting chandeliers in intimate spaces, and evolve into the trend that it is today.
Beer believes that chandeliers are not just lighting pieces, but are also pieces of art, which is why her company created an interactive feature to its website so that people can define a space in a way that is kind of unique to them, giving the customers the ability to be creative and experiment with various styles before actually putting it up in the actual room.
Ellyn Elstien, president of Creative Closets in Allentown, Pa., believes that chandeliers can add something special to the place by giving it an ambience or an aura.
The development in chandelier styles now offers people a lot of choices, which is a big improvement as compared to before when you only had very limited choices, such as the type of material used on the armatures on chandeliers, which was limited to brass 15 years ago.
These new designs are made by the different chandelier designers due to the new and eclectic ways that chandeliers are being used nowadays, wherein such new designs include new shapes and colors for the lighting fixture.
Vanessa Arellano Doctor
http://goldenageusa.com
One of the hottest new design trends nationwide puts chandeliers in places where you would not expect to see one.
Chandeliers, which are normally found in the foyer or dining room area, are now popping up in unexpected places, such as kitchens, walk-in closets, as well as bathrooms.
Schonbek Worldwide Lighting creative director Eileen Schonbek Beer claims that she saw the trend emerge when people wanted to start putting chandeliers in intimate spaces, and evolve into the trend that it is today.
Beer believes that chandeliers are not just lighting pieces, but are also pieces of art, which is why her company created an interactive feature to its website so that people can define a space in a way that is kind of unique to them, giving the customers the ability to be creative and experiment with various styles before actually putting it up in the actual room.
Ellyn Elstien, president of Creative Closets in Allentown, Pa., believes that chandeliers can add something special to the place by giving it an ambience or an aura.
The development in chandelier styles now offers people a lot of choices, which is a big improvement as compared to before when you only had very limited choices, such as the type of material used on the armatures on chandeliers, which was limited to brass 15 years ago.
These new designs are made by the different chandelier designers due to the new and eclectic ways that chandeliers are being used nowadays, wherein such new designs include new shapes and colors for the lighting fixture.
Vanessa Arellano Doctor
http://goldenageusa.com
How to Properly Size a Chandelier
Lightingshowplace.com asked:
When choosing a chandelier for your room: It should neither overpower your table nor look too small. Measure your table (if it’s round, measure its diameter, if it’s a rectangle, measure its width), and then subtract 12″ (30 cm) from that number. For example, if you have a 42″-wide (107 cm) table, your chandelier should be 30″ (76 cm) in diameter. A properly proportioned chandelier comes to within 6″ (15 cm) of each edge of the table. Using this easy formula will help you achieve that balance. Some manufacturers offer oval chandeliers for extra long rectangular tables.
Proper positioning is very important for a balanced look. Since a chandelier is the focal point in your dining room, it should hang over the center of your table. If the electrical connection in your ceiling doesn’t match up with the table’s center, insert a heavy duty decorative hook into the ceiling above the center of the table, then attach a length of decorative chain to carry the wiring from the electrical connection to the hook. The bottom of your chandelier should be 30″ (76 cm) above the tabletop if you have 8′ (2.4 m) ceilings. If your ceilings are higher than 8′, raise the chandelier 3″ (7.5 cm) for every extra foot (30 cm) of height.
Chandeliers for other rooms – the chandelier should be placed higher than 8 feet above the floor in the middle of the room. When placing a majestic chandelier in the foyer, take into consideration the height of the ceiling and size of the space. If there’s a window above the front door, you may want to center it in the window for maximum curb appeal and aesthetics. Optimal placement would be at least 9 feet from the floor.
Information on selecting the correct size fixture
Height - The distance from the top to the bottom of the fixture, not including the chain.
Overall Height - The total length from the top to the bottom of the light, including the chain.
Extra Wire - Every hanging light that we sell comes with more wire than chain.
Diameter - The width of the fixture.
Extension - The distance the fixture comes out from the wall.
Top of Fixture to Center of Outlet - The distance between the top of the wall light and where the fixture attaches to the wall.
When choosing a chandelier for your room: It should neither overpower your table nor look too small. Measure your table (if it’s round, measure its diameter, if it’s a rectangle, measure its width), and then subtract 12″ (30 cm) from that number. For example, if you have a 42″-wide (107 cm) table, your chandelier should be 30″ (76 cm) in diameter. A properly proportioned chandelier comes to within 6″ (15 cm) of each edge of the table. Using this easy formula will help you achieve that balance. Some manufacturers offer oval chandeliers for extra long rectangular tables.
Proper positioning is very important for a balanced look. Since a chandelier is the focal point in your dining room, it should hang over the center of your table. If the electrical connection in your ceiling doesn’t match up with the table’s center, insert a heavy duty decorative hook into the ceiling above the center of the table, then attach a length of decorative chain to carry the wiring from the electrical connection to the hook. The bottom of your chandelier should be 30″ (76 cm) above the tabletop if you have 8′ (2.4 m) ceilings. If your ceilings are higher than 8′, raise the chandelier 3″ (7.5 cm) for every extra foot (30 cm) of height.
Chandeliers for other rooms – the chandelier should be placed higher than 8 feet above the floor in the middle of the room. When placing a majestic chandelier in the foyer, take into consideration the height of the ceiling and size of the space. If there’s a window above the front door, you may want to center it in the window for maximum curb appeal and aesthetics. Optimal placement would be at least 9 feet from the floor.
Information on selecting the correct size fixture
Height - The distance from the top to the bottom of the fixture, not including the chain.
Overall Height - The total length from the top to the bottom of the light, including the chain.
Extra Wire - Every hanging light that we sell comes with more wire than chain.
Diameter - The width of the fixture.
Extension - The distance the fixture comes out from the wall.
Top of Fixture to Center of Outlet - The distance between the top of the wall light and where the fixture attaches to the wall.
…How expensive would it be to rewire a chandelier from the US to use in Noray?
Leslie L asked:
I am American, but am currently living in Norway. Prices are crazy expensive here, so I am thinking about purchasing a chandelier in the US and changing the wiring for use in Norway. Any idea on the costs of doing this? Also, any ideas on good websites for purchasing a chandelier are appreciated:)
I am American, but am currently living in Norway. Prices are crazy expensive here, so I am thinking about purchasing a chandelier in the US and changing the wiring for use in Norway. Any idea on the costs of doing this? Also, any ideas on good websites for purchasing a chandelier are appreciated:)
14K Double-Drop Chandelier Earrings - Item: 930-234
HSN asked:
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