Use chandellier lighting to create warmth, coziness and ambiance.
Chandeliers have been used to provide interior lighting for centuries. Many believe that they were even used to light the tombs of Egyptian royalty over 5,000 years ago. In English, French and German chateaus and castles of old, chandeliers were often the sole source of lighting for main gathering rooms. Today chandelier lights are used to grace entryways and foyers to greet homeowners and guests. They can also be used imaginatively and creatively to lighten interior living spaces from bedrooms to bathrooms and outdoor spaces from gardens to gazebos. Does this Spark an idea?
Incandescent Lighting
Incandescent chandelier lighting creates a warm feel to the room. Bulbs can be clear or frosted, shaped as candlelights, or even circular globes. The shape of the light bulb will depend on the style of the electrical bulbs that are appropriate for the chandelier that you use. Chandeliers that are fitted for traditional candlelight-shaped bulbs can also be designed to accommodate miniature lampshades. Shaded lighting can be used very effectively to create a very elegant setting for dining room chandeliers.
Energy Saving Chandelier Lighting
If your chandelier is used to light an entryway or foyer, you may want to use energy-saving lighting alternatives, like having your chandelier designed for halogen lights. The bulbs will last considerably longer than traditional or incandescent light bulbs. The lighting effect will be soft and warm, imparting a clear white light.
Light Bulb Colors
The color of the light bulbs will enhance the mood and effect of your chandelier lights. Choose bulbs that are pink or gold in color to add drama to a room or to make the light bulb itself standout, such as in a foyer. Use white or clear bulbs if you want the chandelier light to provide the main source of lighting for the room, such as in a bedroom. Add shades for the bulb or the chandelier fixture to soften the light.
Lighting Dimmer Switch
Adding a dimmer switch will give you advantageous options for your chandelier lighting. You can create a mood and ambiance by dialing the intensity of the light up or down. The chandelier lighting can range from a bright light that is suitable for reading in a library or bedroom setting to low light to create a romantic and cozy effect in a dining or living room.
Lighting Direction
Consider the direction of the chandelier light bulbs to create the lighting effect that you desire. Bulbs placed upwards will cast a light going upwards towards the ceiling and horizontally and will illuminate the room. Lights that point downwards will illuminate the surface below the chandelier, such as a dining room table, hallway or foyer. Adding lampshades will direct the light emitted and reduce the glare from overhead chandelier light bulbs.
Candles
Lighting for chandeliers is not limited to traditional light bulbs. Chandeliers can be custom-made to accommodate the use of candles. Wrought iron chandeliers are the most common choice for candle lighting. They are easier to clean the "aftermath" of candle wax and can tolerate the heat. However, you can explore other styles, such as wooden antlers and custom chandeliers constructed from other materials to incorporate the use of candles as the light source. Obviously, the major concern is safety. The candle holders must always include a bottom "cup" to retrieve wax drippings, and, when the chandelier is in use, it must be continually monitored to avoid accidental fire.
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