8 tips to make your chandelier purchase easy
Sep 22, 2017 Home Improvement
Text: Onal Kothari
Photograph: Ashwin Alok
Photograph: Ashwin Alok
Let’s take a look at a few tips by architect Onal Kothari to help you purchase the right type of chandelier to enhance your interiors.
- Height
This is the most important aspect to keep in mind before you purchase a chandelier for your home. Carefully look around the space to get an idea if the room is big enough to accommodate a big or small chandelier. If the ceiling is too low, you can opt for hanging lights. On the contrary, if the ceiling is at a considerable height, you can choose a piece that enhances your interiors. - Furniture
Your chandelier must compliment your furniture, especially the shape and size of the table that is placed below it. Also, it must not overpower the furniture in the room. - Size
Think of the size and shape of your chandelier to maintain a balance in the room. - Design
If you want to give your space a traditional and classy look and feel, chandeliers with diamonds and glasses or some innovative modern ones with simple yet elegant designs and some wooden touches is your best bet. - Bulbs
Number of bulbs is another important factor to consider to enhance the ambience of your room. Decide on the lights you would like the space to have. Also, consider features like dimness, darkness or brightness and other features that could work for you. - Electric connection and ceiling
To make your installation work convenient, it is very important to check the existing wiring systems, the amount of electric wiring needed for the chandelier and the strength of the ceiling so that the chandelier can hang safely. - Budget
Surf online about the market rates, trending designs, new innovations and shops nearby. A little homework will help you get the right price for your chandelier. - Supplier
Remember, just like any other furniture or artifact, a chandelier is also an expensive piece of investment for your home. So make sure you get it right from a genuine manufacturer or distributor.
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