Looking for a modern but on-trend lighting fixture to tie your living space together? You won’t miss the mark with a chandelier.
Choosing the oh-so-right chandelier seems like no easy feat. But it doesn’t have to be. Some homeowners might view this lighting fixture as boring, stuffy, or even outdated. Whether your tastes are classic, luxe, modern, minimal, or eclectic, the right chandelier will light up any room.
Chandeliers need to fall in line with your home aesthetic, budget, size, and materials in order to complement your furniture and fully elevate your space. Look at this lighting fixture as another design element and furniture item in one fell swoop. Its lighting component will transform your space and create impactful pools of light. On the other hand, its form and function will also impact and influence your home’s furniture and a room’s purpose. The right amount of light can illuminate bedrooms, reading nooks, art spaces, dining areas, gaming spots, and even bathrooms.
Odds are your ceiling is missing a focal design point. Add a chandelier into the mix, and your home will be utterly transformed. We found some key options that will brighten up your living space, whether the lights are on or off.
Ready to begin? We laid out the best tips and lighting options for adding a sparkling chandelier to your home.
Where to Start
1. Finalize Your Budget
You and only you can determine your budget for this lighting piece. Making this decision is the first step. Stick to your budget and begin perusing the market for a piece that will suit your needs and style. If you are into a DIY, don’t pass up vintage finds, thrift stores, and estate sales. Most importantly, land on a price point you’re comfortable with before the shopping process.
2. Assess Your Space
Select an area or room for the light fixture. You will need to assess your current furniture, the natural light, and the room layout. Move on to taking measurements and determining the appropriate size of the lighting fixture that will suit the space. All of these elements add up to a bigger piece of the puzzle of room design. Lighting is a key element, so be sure you have a size and the amount of illumination you desire in mind.
3. Define Your Style
Now, comes the fun part. What is your aesthetic? What represents a functional and relaxing space? Many homeowners have different outlooks and perspectives around pleasing design and trends. Whether you’re keen on modern looks, industrial touches, luxe charm, Scandinavian cool, French chic, or something else, articulate your design style to find the right chandelier that will absolutely make your home glow.
Consider Uour Options
1. Modern luxe with crystals
Craving some sparkle with a modern touch? A raindrop effect will illuminate any home with ethereal, dreamy touches.
2. Crisp and clear pendants
A single crystal pendant style chandelier is timeless and without fussiness. Homeowners who like subtlety with a hint of minimalism will enjoy pendant styles.
3. Industrial infused details
A bronze globe chandelier that has industrial design details will be a great contrast in room with rustic touches and elements.
4. Mini and dainty
Homeowners looking to add a bit of shine to a small area like a child’s room or a walk-in closet, might prefer smaller-scale mini chandeliers.
5. Timeless and classic
Looking for an everlasting and iconic style? Go with a traditional chandelier. These chandeliers are classic and complement on-trend and modern furniture. With crystals and candle lit bulbs, this fixture will be a bold statement in any home.
6. Mod and retro charm
An ultra-modern brass and Edison bulb chandelier has 1960s influences but a modern-day cool factor. The fixture is perfect for homeowners who crave a sleek touch and dig the charm of Mid-Century Modern style.
7. Hollywood glam
If retro and vintage vibes are your thing, especially in a vacation abode, go full force with a large, over-the-top fixture. Feathers, large bulbs, and crystals complete the look. Other design enthusiasts might opt for a firework style chandelier to make the space pop and buzz with infusions of light.
8. Geometric
Angles can be an asset in a home. With Danish design sensibilities and other home touches like textured jute rugs, wood furnishings, and Scandinavian blankets, a geometric chandelier will elevate the room.
9. Farmhouse style
Farmhouse is a popular trend in a variety of finishes. Oil rubbed bronze is one of the many styles that offers rustic charm. Transform your space with a lighting fixture utilizing metals or woods for a laid-back farmhouse aesthetic.
With so many choices in chandeliers, you can create a statement piece of lighting in your home that will illuminate your home with style!
Stephanie Valente is a Content Director and Editor in Brooklyn, NY. She’s previously held writing and social media positions at Barkbox, Men’s Journal, and currently works at a full-service advertising agency. She’s a self-confessed home and design enthusiast. Stephanie is an award-winning poet and fiction writer. When she’s offline, you can find her taking a yoga class, running, hanging out with her rescue dog Pepper. Find her on stephanievalente.com.