Let There Be Light-A Chandelier Lighting Guide
What more elegant way to set off a room than with a gorgeous, sparkling chandelier lighting fixture? While the concept may conjure up images of palaces, great dining halls and grand mansions, there are many different chandelier types and designs that will suit even a small room.
First, let us remember that the definition of a chandelier is simply a branched light fixture that hangs from the ceiling and has many bulbs. Whether it is an ultra modern Danish style with wood and brass or an old school crystal version with candelabra bulbs, chandelier lighting adds a little something special to a room.
Many think that a chandelier might be an energy suck, but that is not necessarily true. In recent years, companies such as Lamps Plus feature innovative products as the Possini Euro Design Energy Efficient Expo Chandelier. Other energy efficient chandelier lighting options are offered by GREENCulture, where you can find an modern look with equally current energy efficiency.
Okay, so you still want that elegant, sparkly, breathtaking and fantastic crystal chandelier but you are concerned about the environment. Take heart, you can enjoy the grandeur of glitter without sending your electric bill through the roof. You can rack up a 75% energy savings by replacing the standard incandescent decorative flame-shaped light bulbs with the new compact florescent bulbs. It’s true that they cost a bit more—okay about triple the price for a single bulb—but it is definitely worth it in the long run.
Whether you put first your budget, your aesthetic considerations or the impact of your style choice on the environment, you can find a chandelier that will not only suit your decor but put your mind at ease.
A chandelier light is meant to be used to illuminate a scene, a room, an object or situation that needs to be revealed. Use it well. Light up your life.