Chandeliers in current styles

Making the interior of any room, many can not choose a lighting device that would match the style of the room and design concept. In modern stores, products are placed randomly, which makes it difficult to find a lamp suitable for the interior. Therefore, it is necessary to be aware of what types of lighting devices are presented in stores and how to choose the lamp to the design of the room. There are a number of the most relevant styles for which the process of selecting lighting will be easy and even interesting.

It often happens that when we go to the store we don’t even know which models of chandeliers exist. This prevents us from pre-designing the desired design and choosing the right instruments. The current list of products includes the following types of ceiling lamps:

• Suspended chandeliers characterized by the presence of ceiling lamps of various shapes and fixing to the ceiling with a plastic cord or chain. The peculiarity of such models is that the cord hangs down from the area where the construction is connected to the ceiling. There are single-halogen lamps and chandeliers with several lamps. In the latter type, the cords are attached to a common bar and form a composition. Sometimes lamps in such models do not hang on the same level, which adds spice to the standard design. Forms of hanging products are varied - ceiling lamps are round, square, imitating flowers and other figures.
• If your house has low ceilings, then the ideal option would be ceiling lampswhich have a flat or cone-shaped ceiling. These structures are mounted under the ceiling, but give no less light than the overall model. To change a light bulb, it is necessary to remove the cover every time, but this disadvantage is easily compensated by the fact that it is very convenient to remove dust and dirt from such chandeliers.

• If the ceiling lights are a whole composition, then it is often included LED bulbs. They often form a kind of illustration or ornament. LED lamps are installed for the purpose of additional color in lighting - mauve or blue, which perfectly shade the main source of light.
• Some ceiling lights are made by intertwining diode spirals, which looks very unusual. Diode lighting creates not only a dotted, but also a smooth pattern, which is achieved by closely aligning the diodes to each other. The basis of such lamps is dominated by the shape of a circle, which is embodied in various compositions.
• A classical chandelier differs from a hanging one in that it combines several lampshades and fixtureswhich are above the level of the main frame of the product. Such models often have a very complex design, made using crystal and other fragile materials. The purpose of this design - to create a play of light due to the design of the chandelier. Light is reflected in the beads and crystal, creating an additional effect of overflow and transforming the entire look of the room. Such designs are the most difficult to clean and require utmost care in handling.

Recently, such a trend as the design of rooms in certain styles is gaining popularity. The world of design offers a huge number of different areas, for each of which you should correctly choose the lighting. The main ones have the following characteristics:

• Style minimalism closely related to geometry. It is dominated by suspended chandeliers with shades of various geometric shapes, as a rule, in monochromatic colors. The lighting device can take on an accent role in the interior.

• Chinese style - original direction, reflecting all the subtleties of the East. Overhead lighting plays an important role in the interior, because it reflects part of the traditions of China. Ceiling chandeliers are voluminous, they can be made from fabric or natural materials, imitate Chinese ornaments in shape, and contain images of dragons, hieroglyphs or elegant tassels.

• The catchy and extraordinary designs of lamps are characteristic of style. "Art Deco". Suspended models are often carried out in the form of a single massive ceiling with several tiers. Crystal pendants can pass through a dense ring tier, forming a graceful play of light. If the model contains several plafonds, then they are mounted on a twisted base and must be supplemented with decorative stones or crystal “drops”.

• Restraint English style manifested in the design of ceiling lighting. The ceiling of all models are decorated in sober colors: beige, peach, light yellow or dark green. The conservative direction allows for a small ornament or checkered print on the lampshades.

• Concept american style includes elements of other areas of design, but still has some degree of identity. Chandeliers are usually presented in the form of suspended structures with small cylindrical or cone-shaped shades. Their design is rather restrained - matte pastel color of the ceiling materialcombined with ornate chandelier frame.

• The most pompous and catchy models are inherent in style. baroque - truly royal direction of the interior. Chandelier in these rooms - an indicator of luxury and wealth. It is a massive structure, sparkling with hundreds of particles of crystal, gold and stones. Often in this design presented an imitation of candelabra, between which are hung chains of beads and stones, filling the space with an elegant "cobweb".

• Sloppy, rude, but at the same time incredibly creative style. "Steampunk" pays special attention to lighting devices. The concept is based on the futuristic theme of inventions, often embodied with elements of retro. Fastening ceiling lamps often resemble the shape of the pipe, cords, measuring devices.

• Stalin's Empirepresent in many buildings of the USSR, is always recognizable for its brevity and scale. These features are reflected in many details of the interior, including ceiling lights.The chandeliers are often based on a round metal construction with a dome, branches from the form of chandeliers or additional lampshades depart from this part. Mandatory attribute in chandeliers - crystal and expensive materials. Color plafonds usually white or aged in warm colors.

• Chandeliers Mediterranean style - the embodiment of brightness, freshness and colors of summer. The frame of products, usually curved in an elegant manner, is similar to the interweaving of thin rods. The Mediterranean style is distinguished by the predominance of colors such as blue, white, yellow and other nice shades in products.

• At the heart of the chandeliers in style "chalet" lies a metal frame in the form of a round hoop. On it are lamps, which represent an imitation of candles or ceiling lamps of a different form. Often the frame is decorated with a rope covering or elements of wood, which emphasize the whole non-standard and originality of style. Ceiling type products often represents a wooden round frame with built-in lights.

• Light fixtures in eco style include a variety of designs - from low hanging to almost embedded in the ceiling.The main principle of the direction is the naturalness of the materials, so even the ceiling for the lamps are made according to the concept using exquisite carved forms of wood. The eco-style is different models of round or conical shape, it is often possible to see a suspended structure with three or more lamps arranged in a row.

• Main color in the Scandinavian direction - white. You can use single large structures in which the ceiling resembles a dome in shape. It can be made from solid material or from spaced plates. The latter option allows much more light into the room. The frame of the Scandinavian chandelier often consists of curved branches of a dark color, at the ends of which there are small lamps.

• Vintage chandeliers are mostly suspended single structures. The cord they have is quite long, so these products are not suitable for rooms with low ceilings. The first type of lampshades is made of monochromatic plastic.Retro chandeliers are also made of transparent or even iridescent plastic, which divides the ceiling into many faces. Vintage does not exclude both restrained models and products that imitate a disco ball or create a game of shades.

• Those who decided to decorate a room in a glamorous style Chebbi chicit is worth looking at the peculiar chandeliers of this style. Almost always, the models are designed in a combination of white and pink shades. Such chandeliers are very voluminous and ornate. They look like baroque products, but shebbi-chic lamps are often decorated with plastic flowers, feather trim of the lampshades and other attributes of glamor. The frame of such chandeliers is decorated with crystal or chains of decorative stones hanging between the shades.

• A real riot of colors are chandeliers. Arabic style. Suspended structures, made in the likeness of light bulbs, are made of carved metal and are often located immediately in groups on chain-cables. Muffled light penetrates through the slits in the design, creating a special atmosphere in the room. But it is difficult to fully illuminate the room, limited only to the lamp-lamps, so in addition to them choose the main ceiling chandelier with a dome in the form of a dome.It is decorated with multi-colored glass like a stained glass window or pendants that demonstrate the luxury of a room.

• Another direction with the dome shape of the lamps is Moroccan style. The main principle of suspended and ceiling chandeliers is their carved texture, transmitting light beams. Ceilings are often supplied with decorative tassels, which are an important element of Indian culture.

• Hunting style distinguished by chandeliers made of wood and metal, often decorated with animal horns and tree branches.

• Light round ceiling with an ornament on the edges characteristic of the ceiling chandeliers Greek type. The product may consist of one marker lamp or several lamps located on the frame of a bronze or golden hue.

• Gothick style does not accept small sizes and simple designs. Dark-colored chandeliers are very massive. They are made in the form of fancy interweaving, looking up candelabra, dark beads and pointed plates.

• Insofar as ethno style conveys the national flavor of many countries, the design of the lamps involves the use of various materials - from natural wood to exotic elements such as animal skins or coconuts.The constant characteristic of the ethnos is the predominance of warm colors in the lampshade.

• Ceiling chandeliers in style modern often circular or square. They are mounted either on smooth or on sharp geometric lines of the frame.

• Techno style virtually eliminates suspended chandeliers on a long cable. All products are almost flush with the ceiling and made of metal or plastic, aged in gray, black or white. Usually one product consists of several fixtures.

• The most intricate designs of lighting devices are characteristic of style. futurism. You can find a combination of fluorescent lamps or round lampshades made of closed or transparent material - glass or plastic.

• True incarnation of lamps in industrial style - Models combining a wooden ceiling mount with a few hanging lamps. Ceiling lamps are made by imitating the shape of a light bulb and are attached to a wooden base with the help of exquisitely interwoven cords.

The choice of style is undoubtedly important, but the purpose of the room plays an equally important role in the selection of the chandelier.

In the living room, representativeness and cosiness are important, so often the chandelier and floor lamp are selected in the same style.

In the bedroom, select models of lighting, taking into account the particular color of furniture and textiles. The tone of lighting and the ceiling are also selected taking into account the side on which the windows of the room look.

A powerful lamp, framed by a colored floor lamp of unusual shape, is most often picked up in the nursery. Many stores offer funny ceiling lamps specifically for the decoration of the smallest room.

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