Designing The Lighting For Your House? Consider Chandeliers
January 1, 2010
People have different tastes in how they want to light the interior of their home. Some people prefer low levels of light for closeness and intimacy and lower energy costs. Various types of lamps provide this type of light, such as table lamps, floor lamps, or subtle track-lighting. Other people prefer a well-lighted room that appears to be lit by the sun with daylight. These people may spend time reading or working on hobbies in the evening or may merely prefer a bright room. An excellent type of illumination for this preference is the chandelier. A chandelier is a lighting fixture that hangs from the ceiling and has either a few or many small light bulbs. Chandeliers were developed during the days before electric lighting. Since candles and oil lamps emit a very faint light, rooms tended to be dark in the evening. But if a large number of candles were set on a candelabrum and hung from the ceiling, a greater amount of light became available to illuminate the space. In those days, the chandelier was hung from a rope or a chain so that it could be lowered for lighting. If the room decor is in a traditional style, a traditional chandelier is the best choice. On the other hand, in a modern room, a modern chandelier is the obvious choice.
An obvious place for a chandelier is over the dining room table. This is a pragmatic lighting solution because it provides a good amount of light for the diners without taking up precious table space with a light source. A dimmer switch is often installed in the dining room so that the level of light can be varied according to the preference of the day. The dining room chandelier is usually of a smaller shape. A preferred style in a traditionally decorated house is the Tiffany-style lamp with leaded or stained glass. Another popular style of dining room chandelier reflects the beginnings of the chandelier, with a resemblance to a grouping of candles. The small light bulbs that are shaped like a candle flame are easy to find in the electrical department of department stores, drugstores, and supermarkets.
Another popular location for a chandelier is in the entry hallway or foyer. The main criterion is that the size of the chandelier must coordinate with the size of the foyer. In a large house with a dramatic foyer, the ceiling may be as high as the second story. Here, a large, dramatic chandelier can shine down with lots of twinkly light bulbs. There are two downsides to this type of lighting, and both involve a long step ladder. First, to keep the twinkle shiny, you need to clean the chandelier on a regular basis. Dust and cobwebs dull the glitter and must be removed. Second, occasionally, a light bulb will go out and need to be replaced. This latter task can be eliminated as LED lights become more commonly available and less costly. And this type of light is the ideal use for LED light bulbs.
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