How to Choose the Right Sized Chandelier for Your Home

Chandeliers are designed to float in a room as an important part of the decor. Too large and this fixture will overpower the space. Too small and it will look out of place as an afterthought.

“Placing a chandelier that is too small in a space is likely the biggest mistake because it’s very noticeable,” says Joe Rey-Barreau, educational consultant for the American Lighting Association (ALA) and assistant professor of interior design at the University of Kentucky. “Great designers, therefore, tend to make their decisions on fixtures that may appear slightly larger than might be appropriate. It’s generally always best to make the mistake on a fixture being too big than too small.”

Capitol Lighting offers a wide range of modern chandeliers to crystal and Italian chandelier styles to choose from.  Whether you are purchasing an Italian chandelier or a modern chandelier, size matters! To make sure your chandelier is the right size for the room in which it will hang, consider the following questions:

1. How high is your ceiling? Taller ceilings demand larger chandeliers. 4. What is the form and design of the chandelier? Light, airy fixtures tend to look larger.

To have all of your chandelier questions answered, visit one of our seven Capitol Lighting showrooms today!  

Kenneth Crawford is a South Florida based interior designer and owner of Kenneth Crawford Interiors.  As the August Designer of the Month, he offers some professional lighting and decorative ideas.

Each element in a well-decorated room from paint color to the detail of each doorknob is important, and the right lighting is key to unlocking the true potential in your design. The space must be orchestrated perfectly, creating a cohesive flow through out.

I have over 20 years of experience with commercial and residential design, and whether you are building a new restaurant or renovating a 500 sq. foot dining room, the lighting fixtures themselves and the angle of illumination make a world of difference. That’s why I shop Capitol Lighting’s extensive database to find everything I need from unique ceiling pendants and elegant crystal chandeliers to simple bath vanity fixtures and top quality light bulbs.

The examples featured below show how the right lighting will create a custom finish and bring out the best in your decorative scheme:

Dining Room

When designing an interior space, you must look at the room as a whole. Light fixtures should blend harmoniously with the decor, adding color, texture and style to complete the design. The Philippe Stark fixture, purchased from Capitol Lighting, is more like a sculpture, making a stunning design statement and blending with the architecture without obstructing the view or overpowering the space.

Guest Bedroom

These nightstand lamps purchased from Capitol Lighting add the perfect finishing touch to this room. I wanted a metallic element to pull the silver embedded in the artwork and create a sparkling effect reminiscent of the Intercoastal on a clear day. 

Powder Bathroom

The Italian glass sconces were selected for their linear design, which adds to the architectural composition of the room.

Bedroom

More Problems

Okay, so light pollution isn’t good. But perhaps you’re thinking, if we turn off the lights that illuminate our streets and sidewalks, homes and buildings, they’ll become dangerous. Car accidents are bound to increase on dark, busy streets, and walking on sidewalks out at night would be scary to say the least. Not to mention a poorly lit home is a target for sinister intruders.

So what do we do? Is there any sort of compromise?

New LED lighting offers some hope, but it’s certainly not all sunshine and rainbows.

How LED Light Can Help Decrease Light Pollution   

How LEDs May Add To Light Pollution

Almost every home has Wi-Fi connectivity nowadays; and with so many devices using the Internet, it is more of a necessity rather than an exception. However, it’s also very common for people to find that they don’t really get reliable data speeds in every room or area of their homes and that can be a little frustrating. This is especially true if you have a home office and need to get some work done at a particular pace.

This is why you need to have the right kind of data cabling installed in your home. We know what it takes to install excellent data cable systems; and these add to the reliability and performance of your wireless network. This is because hardwiring is always more reliable than Wi-Fi connectivity as there are chances of interference in the latter; and this reduces the quality of the Internet speeds and connectivity.

However, there are times when data cabling might not work in every type of building layout and it’s when we may work on providing solutions that help extend your wireless network as well. Regardless of the kind of solutions you require and the size and complexity of the installation, we can handle the job for you in the best possible way. Once you have a good wired network, you will find that you have high speed Internet access for IP security cameras, online gaming as well as file sharing and media streaming etc.

When you hire professionals to handle data cabling for you, it’s important to look for a company that will provide you with comprehensive solutions such as installation, repairs and maintenance too. You only have to tell them where you need the Internet connections and they will design a plan for data cable installation that extends to all these places. The different data point and cabling services include:

It is necessary that you hire registered cablers for all data cabling jobs. We at Allround Electricals have expert and experienced data cablers on our team and you have the assurance that all the work is being carried out by qualified specialists to the highest quality standards. We are the data cablers that handle it all – ranging from phone sockets and Internet sockets, Video distribution and LAN sockets; we can tackle every job with the highest levels of expertise.

Every job we handle is compliant with the existing telecommunications and safety regulations. We understand that there will be times when you don’t want to be shackled to a desktop and may be using your mobile devices when you are at home too.

And when we install any type of data cables etc., you can be sure that you will get the kind of connectivity you want and enjoy watching movies, TV via your mobile devices. In short, we are the experts that can handle every type of data installation and Wi-Fi connectivity requirement on your residential premises.

For more information, simply speak with the experts at Allround Electrical and take our advice on various aspects of electrical and data installations. The number to call is – 1300 169 263. You can also write to us at this email address. You may also reach us through this online contact form.

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