The living room is the main room of the house, sothe interior in it should not be the same as in other rooms, but with some elements of sophistication, luxury, originality. All the details of the furnishings in it should correspond to a single design concept, creating a feeling of harmony, warmth and comfort. But no matter what interior is created, the impression of it can easily be spoiled if you frivolously and without any taste select a lighting fixture, which is not only a decoration of the ceiling area, but also a natural addition to the entire space of the living room.
The chandeliers in the living room are not the same in size and styleshould bring an imbalance to the overall space and design of the room. In the interior of the living room, you can implement many ideas in the design, making the room in a certain style direction. How do the types of chandeliers fit into different styles of rooms and what are the style directions in the interior of the living room? Let's consider the most appropriate lighting fixtures for each design.
Chandelier and its varieties
Figure 1.When choosing lighting, it is necessary to take into account that a room in dark tones requires more powerful lamps than a room in light tones. Now, with such a wide range of lighting products in stores, there should be no difficulties in choosing the necessary chandelier. There is a chandelier of the appropriate size, shape and color for everyone. The main thing is to already have an idea of what to look for. Otherwise, the search for the necessary model can be very long. In accordance with the design features of the chandelier, there are:
- ceiling-mounted - are firmly attached to the ceiling surface, they do not have an extended chain or bar;
- on an extended bar - on such a device the lampshades are directed downwards or look upwards;
- on an adjustable suspension - they are placed above the dining or coffee table.
According to the configuration of the lampshades:
- from crystal;
- chandeliers-candles;
- with shade;
- classic.
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The rules for choosing a chandelier in the living room
Figure 2.A hi-tech chandelier is usually connected to 2-3 lighting levels. When deciding on the lighting in the hall, relying solely on your preferences and tastes is not enough. To get the desired result, you need to listen to the opinion of experts in this field. After all, inappropriately selected lighting fixtures in the living room interior will immediately begin to stand out from the general entourage, distracting from the incomparably executed design of the room. Before making an ill-considered choice of the first chandelier you come across (most often they try to buy an expensive product from some well-known company), you should visually analyze the features of the room - its size, shape, degree of natural light. The proportions of the lamps should not bring imbalance to the space of the room. For a spacious room with high ceilings, a large chandelier will be just right, unlike a small hall. Consequently, a small lamp will be out of place in such a room in the center of the ceiling, even if its originality and attractiveness deserve the highest praise. For narrow and long living rooms, it is advisable to consider the option with two small chandeliers. This solution can be very advantageous, since it provides maximum balance in the distribution of light, which will subsequently make it possible to consider the option of zoning the space and creating various functional zones. Return to contents</a>
The influence of style on the choice of a lamp
</a>Figure 3. The chandelier mount in a minimalist style should be unnoticeable. Modern models in styles:
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Modern models of lighting devices with control systems
Nowadays, manufacturers of lighting devices strive to make their products as comfortable as possible for users, equipping them with control systems.
Figure 4.Classic style chandeliers are placed in the center of the room. The latter, by the way, are becoming more and more perfect with enviable speed. The flow of light from the lamp is now regulated not only by using a multi-key switch, but also with a special dimmer. Such a device will be an excellent assistant in the case when it is necessary to set the lighting in the living room according to the current situation - more or less bright. It is possible to install motion sensors that turn on the light when someone appears in the room. Control of lamps is possible using voice commands or a remote control. When choosing a chandelier, do not forget to consider not only the style direction in the interior of the living room, but also the characteristics of the room itself - its area, shape, location depending on the cardinal direction. Good luck with your choice!</ ul>
