When it comes to lighting fixtures, it’s hard to do much better than a chandelier. While many people immediately think of the fancy type with crystals, chandeliers come in many different designs.
If you’re considering installing chandeliers in your Las Vegas home, then there are some important tips to consider.
Set a budget for your Chandelier Installation
Before you go out to get a chandelier, you need to have a good idea of how much money you are going to spend on the chandelier. Some styles are more expensive than others, but there are also great affordable ones. A good way to figure out the different price ranges you are working with is to browse online for different chandeliers and their prices so you have a good idea what to expect.
Consider your décor’s theme when getting a Chandelier Installation
Before you buy that chandelier, you should consider the theme of your interior décor, or at least the theme you would like it to have. What kind of décor do you have or would you like to have? Traditional, modern, or eclectic? Choose a chandelier that goes well with the style of your home.
Consider the spaces the chandeliers will be installed in
Chandeliers come in all shapes, sizes, and styles. Most of the time, homeowners consider putting a chandelier in a living room, dining room, foyer, or even a bedroom. Whichever you choose will depend on the space that you will install it in. A spacious room calls for a larger chandelier, as opposed to a smaller room, which would need a smaller chandelier. A small chandelier in a large room tends to look too tiny and out of place.
Think about the materials
Chandeliers come in many different materials. Some use crystals, others use metal, others wrought iron, and yet others beads. Whichever chandelier you go for in the end should match the interior of your home, just as mentioned above. In this case, the texture matters. Think about your furniture, window treatments, wallpaper, and other things that contribute to the over textures of the space. You should get a chandelier that matches those textures in a coherent way.
Think about the height of your ceiling
Another aspect to consider is the height of the ceiling in the room in which you will install the chandelier. Higher ceilings call for larger chandeliers. Lower ceilings call for smaller ones. As a general rule of thumb, the higher the ceiling, the larger the chandelier should generally be.
Consider the maintenance aspect
Chandeliers tend to attract a lot of dust. In fact, the more intricate the design of the chandelier, the more dust it is likely to collect. If you want something that doesn’t need too much maintenance work, consider getting a chandelier with a simpler design. You should also make sure to clean the chandelier on a regular basis after it has been installed. Not only will this maintain the visual appeal of the chandelier, but it will also make the chandelier last longer.
Consider the bulbs in the chandelier
Check to see how many bulbs the chandelier is capable of holding. Lots of bulbs means it’s going to be very bright, since it will cast plenty of light. If you want a chandelier merely for decorative purposes, then go for something with just a few bulbs.
On the other hand, you can consider getting a chandelier with shades so you can have full control over just how much light the chandelier produces. The type of bulb also matters. The more specialized the bulb type the harder it’s going to be to find when you need a replacement, so keep that in mind. Specialty bulbs also tend to be more expensive than regular ones.