It’s Crystal Clear: The Benefits, the Do’s and Don’ts of Using Crystal Chandelier

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Crystal chandeliers. These are the ultimate pieces of luxury in homes, hotels, and other commercial establishments. What would you give to have it in your home?

You might want to know the benefits of owning a crystal chandelier.

Chandeliers Spell Elegance

Chandeliers are often hung in dining rooms or living rooms, even the bedroom, all because we want to achieve elegance. A home that has a chandelier is also a home that has an interesting conversation piece.

Iron, brass and other lustrous lamps can easily bring joy to a home. Though this is the case, still, nothing can compare to the beauty and glamour that only crystal chandeliers are able to provide. It is for this reason that many homeowners want to have their own chandelier to display.

Chandeliers Are Timeless

Wood, metal and other forms of candelabra can stay put long enough on the ceiling but it is a crystal chandelier that can hold longer. The chandelier’s glass and frame – when given great care – can last through many, many years. You would see a lot of vintage crystal chandeliers because they can stay in their perfect condition for decades.

Materials used in creating chandeliers are also durable so you could expect to have a lighting source for a long time. With the best manufacturer, you won’t have to worry about glass or crystals being suspended in the air as the best artisans provide the best craftsmanship.

Chandeliers Save Electricity

You might find this hard to believe but the use of chandeliers can help save you money.

How?

First, you would need fewer bulbs since you only have to depend on one lighting source. Just make sure that you dust the chandelier occasionally so that its light will remain bright. Keeping the crystals free from dirt could be a DIY (do-it-yourself) project for you and your family or you could ask the help of a professional.

Chandelier Do’s and Don’ts

Owning a chandelier is no small task so be sure to know the key elements that will make your chandelier ownership more meaningful.

Lighting is not just a functional piece in a home anymore. This can also be a design element nowadays. Chandeliers can be the best decorative, pendant lights. They can also be the finishing touches to any design theme.

Here’s the first DO – do make sure that you invest in the right size of chandelier. Add the room dimensions in feet then convert the measurements to inches.

Do buy big chandeliers for the dining room. If you don’t want the lighting piece to appear overwhelming, then hang it much closer to the ceiling.

Another basic DO is to hang a chandelier at 30-36 inches from the tabletop. The lower you hang it, the more area it will be able to light. The rule of thumb is to not hang it too low or it would hit your head.

Do hang your entryway chandelier at about seven feet from the floor. You can also use chandeliers in different rooms so go ahead and experiment – hang one in the kitchen, home office, even your bathroom.

As for the don’ts, make sure that you don’t hang the chandelier at less than four feet from any of the walls. Also, don’t hang ornate chandeliers to close to any type of table. Never hang a fixture to a point where it goes below the second story in any two-story entryway.

Another don’t is to not limit your chandelier ownership to just one piece. A large room could have more than one chandelier. Two small chandeliers should be able to amply light a huge room.

Lastly, do not be afraid to experiment in terms of chandelier styles. Show your personality by hanging the chandelier piece that best describes who you are.

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