Classic, striking and just as challenging! A chandelier doesn’t always have to match the style of your home. For example, if you have a modern or eclectic style house, you can also choose an avant-garde chandelier.
For a balanced view on the dining table, you can choose a double chandelier instead of a single one. Especially if the size of the chandeliers are small…
Lighting is a very effective and economical option in changing the character of the space. Chandeliers in particular do just that. It creates dim lighting and looks decorative, but also creates a striking focal point. However, you need to pay attention to some points while hanging your chandelier.
There is a calculation method for choosing the right chandelier. Let’s say you are using a chandelier above your dining table, measure the width and length of your table. Let’s say the width of your table is 120 cm. Divide this in half, then add 22 cm. It will come out 82 cm. This shows the size your chandelier should be.
If you are going to use a chandelier in a small room, be sure to have 4 or 8 arms. In large spaces, you can choose ones with 8 or more arms. However, do not use bulbs with very high wattages in a chandelier with many arms. 25-watt bulbs will do the trick.
With different style and material options, chandeliers are indispensable for our homes… The chandelier is not just a lighting! It would be beneficial for us not to prefer chandeliers as primary lighting method. You can provide more efficient and accurate lighting with purposeful lighting methods such as reading lamps, lampshades, lamps and spots. Chandelier is a more decorative item you can choose.
Caramel colored glass chandeliers can be an ideal choice for your living room in natural or earth tones such as brown, beige, green. But chandeliers are not just for the dining or living room, if they have high enough ceilings, you can even choose them in the entrance or bathroom!
If you prefer a thin and long one, you can also use a flashy chandelier in a small space.
The height of the lower end of the chandelier from the ground should be approximately 2-2.20 meters. If you are using the chandelier on the dining table, you can also plan it to be 170 cm above the ground.
First you need to dismantle your chandelier. Check the weight of the chandelier after disconnecting the electricity. If there are heavy crystal stones that can be removed, remove them. Then loosen the nut of the mirror and lift the mirror.
Remove the cables from the junction box. Check if all cables are live.
Hold the link of the chandelier with one hand. With the other hand, unscrew the junction box and the chandelier with a screwdriver.
Take the chandelier carefully. There should be three cables left above. Clean your workspace. Carefully collect the screws, boxes and parts.
Carefully screw the metal part of the chandelier into place. Thread the cables through the holes in the metal.
After connecting the cable ends, clip them and gather them to fit into the mirror.
Fix the mirror to the wall, but leave an opening to make the necessary corrections.
Pendant lights have a longer cord than necessary. Mark and shorten how much you will shorten after hanging the chandelier.
Connect the cables through the mirror and snap the mirror into place.
