Not that long ago, chandeliers were typically made of brass. Brass fit the particular traditional niche market. In recent years, however, wrought iron light fixtures are making a comeback. Wrought iron light fixtures are simple and have clean lines, and wrought iron lights can dress up or dress down almost any decor. In addition, wrought iron light fixtures are far more versatile than similar fixtures made out of other materials. They look good in eclectic rooms, they complement modern interiors, and they can easily take their place in a traditionally-styled dining room or kitchen.
How Do I Pick A Chandelier?
When choosing your wrought iron chandelier, you want to think about the size of the chandelier and the scale at which it will appear when compared to the rest of the room. It is also important to consider where the light will shine and how bright it will be.
How Do I Figure Size?
Wrought iron light fixtures that are too large or too small can look terrible in your space. While this is always going to be something of an individual choice, there are some rules you can follow to help you make a good choice. First, measure the length and width of the room and add these two numbers together. That number expressed in feet should be the same number expressed in inches when measuring the diameter of your chandelier. Anything too much larger than this will take up all the room, and anything too much smaller than this will be dwarfed by the size of your kitchen. If you’re planning on putting a chandelier in the dining room, you also need to consider the size of the table. The diameter of the chandelier should be between one half and two thirds the width of the table.
How Do I Make Sure the Light Looks Right?
You want to make sure that the light does not glare into your eyes while you’re trying to cook, or, if in the dining room, into the eyes of everyone sitting around your table. Look at how the bulbs are concealed or exposed in any wrought iron light fixtures, and if the bulbs are exposed take a look at the direction that they shine in. If they’re going to shine down directly on the space, consider a dimmer switch.
How Bright Should My Fixtures Be?
When choosing wrought iron light fixtures for your chandelier, bear in mind that the chandelier should not be the primary light in the space. They are great for lighting whatever is directly beneath them but terrible for lighting anything else in the room. Make your wrought-iron fixtures a supplementary source of light.
How High Should My Chandelier Hang?
Figuring the height of your chandelier is very important. Too low and guests will be banging their heads against it. Too high and it won’t light the table properly and will glare into the eyes of people as they come in and out of the room. In general, a dining room table chandelier should be somewhere between 30 and 36 inches from the top of the table. A kitchen chandelier should be higher than the head of the tallest person who typically spends time in your kitchen, but not much higher than this.
What Else Should I Think About?
You want to get a chandelier that expresses your personal style and makes you feel good in your space. But you also don’t want a light fixture that will be quickly dated. Another thing to bear in mind is the type of bulbs you’ll need in your chandelier. If you get a chandelier with unusually shaped bulbs, you may find it hard to replace them. When one burns out, you’ll be tempted to just leave it there until it becomes convenient to find another one. This can make your chandelier more of a white elephant than a conversation piece.
A rustic chandelier made from gorgeous wrought iron can make or break your room. Just make sure you think carefully about what it should look like, where it should go, how high it should hang, and what type of light you want before you buy.
