Japanese style chandeliers

Today, innovative technologies are actively developing, but in the field of design, special attention is paid to ethnic and national decors that have come down to us from afar. Japanese-style decor is in high demand. Eastern culture attracts attention with refinement and unusual atmosphere. Special popularity won the lamps, made in the Japanese style.

The Japanese-style chandelier is a sophisticated, fashionable and expressive lighting fixture. Experts from the sphere of design declare that such objects differ in certain features. They are able to decorate any room in the apartment.

To better understand this style, you need to learn more about Japanese decoration in general.

Within the framework of interior design, Japanese philosophy successfully joined the decors of residential premises in the post-Soviet space. Interest in this culture is only growing. This direction is chosen by fans of the exotic. This style is also close to those who adhere to Eastern philosophy - this is pacification, harmony with oneself and the world around. Given the popularity of Japanese cuisine, cafes and restaurants in this version of the decor are not uncommon.

This interior combines minimalism, sophistication and beauty of nature. Natural materials, wood, fabrics are actively used. Each item has its own place and purpose. All things in the room are elements of the overall picture, they balance each other. This also applies to fixtures.

It is worth noting the main feature of the main lamps in such an interior - they do not shine as brightly as most modern chandeliers. The glow is very soft. In the Russian market, such models have appeared relatively recently, but have already managed to get encouragement from the buyers.

If you decorate a large room in Japanese style (for example, a living room, a hall), then to complete the lighting you will need several chandeliers that are recommended to be installed at the same distance from each other. One chandelier should be quite enough for a small bedroom, bathroom or hallway.

The chandelier should not have expressive decorative elements. Do not forget that the Japanese direction is based on conciseness, minimalism and space. The Japanese considered luxury and chic superfluous, while decorating living rooms do not use flashy items. It is restraint ceiling lamps and attract the attention of modern consumers.

Another feature of such lighting - in the design. Japan is a strict geometric shape. As a rule, the Japanese chandelier is square or rectangular. Such outlines are inherent not only to lighting fixtures, but also to other objects in the room.

For the manufacture of chandeliers in the Japanese style are used exclusively natural materials. For the manufacture of the frame most often used bamboo.Currently, instead, manufacturers use different types of wood - both exotic and Russian (oak, wenge, and so on).

Lampshades sheathed with rice paper - in accordance with folk traditions. Her color was left unchanged, without adding paint. Considering that at the present time, not only the aesthetic effect is very important, but also practical, paper is replaced with frosted glass. Such material gently disperses the rays - in accordance with the style feature.

Natural colors predominate in the Japanese interior, because people from the East have a special relationship with nature. This characteristic must be different and the chandelier. The most common design options - monophonic, without patterns and patterns. The use of hieroglyphs is allowed. They are used exclusively as decorative elements.

As additions are used and thematic images.It should be noted that the patterns should be neat and small in size. The standard method of decoration is when a black thematic pattern is applied on a light background.

Everyone knows that demand creates supply. In the modern market you can find a lot of fakes popular product. If you choose the Japanese style for the decoration of the room, you need to pay special attention to decorative appliances. Then you will learn what to consider when choosing a Japanese-style chandelier.

Affordable cost attracts buyers, but too low a price should alert. The average cost of a simple model, designed for one or two light bulbs, should be about 4-5 thousand rubles. Chandeliers are larger (4 ceiling) will cost about 10 thousand Russian rubles. If you are going to go shopping for a purchase, check out prices on several sites or in various retail outlets.

The second thing to consider is the color gamut. A real Japanese chandelier should not be inked.Only calm natural shades are allowed, which harmoniously and easily fit into the main range of the room. The maximum number of shades that can be used in the design of the ceiling lamp should not exceed 3-4.

The frame of the chandelier should be made of natural wood. The material is treated with a colorless coating - so it becomes more durable. If you doubt the quality of the product, ask the seller for all the certificates and necessary documentation. So you will be sure that you get high-quality products.

How to make a Japanese-style lamp with your own hands, see the next video.