How to Choose the Right Chandelier
Home decoration creates a sense of warmth. In addition to providing light, a chandelier adds a sense of style and class. Because so many styles of chandeliers exist, you will have many options to pick just the right one to fit your needs. Knowing how to choose the right chandelier for your home--including color, size and the type of light bulb it will use--will help you narrow your selection. Does this Spark an idea?
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Decide what size chandelier your room needs. The average size for chandeliers ranges from 10 inches to 36 inches in diameter. A high ceiling and wide room requires a larger chandelier. The best formula to decide chandelier size is adding the room width to the room height. If your room measures 24 feet wide and 12 feet high, the total size in square feet equals 36 feet, so the required chandelier size equals 36 inches.
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Determine if the chandelier finish matches your room. Chandeliers come in a wide variety of finishes from gold to silver to bronze. A burnished bronze finish, a darker finish than actual bronze, can complement a room with dark furniture.
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Decide what bulb you like. Bulbs come in standard light-bulb size, but they also come in miniatures and shapes like candle light. Pick a chandelier that accepts a bulb that matches your taste.
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Make sure the cost of the chandelier fits your budget. Chandeliers range in price from $50 to $750. Additionally, the wattage used by multiple bulbs adds to the overall annual cost of operating the chandelier.
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Determine what type of light you want to give a room. Some chandeliers provide soft light while others have a bulb that shines directly onto the table. Some have dimmer switches that can be used to provide multiple intensities of light.
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