Chandelier

Allow for 3 to 5 light points for a chandelier hung above a table, and 5 to 8 lights in the centre of a standard living room, more in a large space. Most models use an E27 base, E14 is fitted to more intimate pieces, and the whole selection is intended for dry rooms (IP20).

Which chandelier to choose for a living room or dining room?

For a living room, a chandelier suspended in the centre with 5 light points suits most spaces, and a wider model like Princeton 8 lights or Satelite is justified in a large space. Above a table, stick to 3 to 5 lights, with an E27 or E14 base.

Modern living room chandelier: which format for the centre of the room?

In a living room, the structure is seen from a distance. The Satelite Chandelier in glass and steel, 87 cm in diameter, fills a large space with its geometry. For a more ordinary living room, Marbella 5 lights (68 cm) or Tomar (51 cm) make do with a single central fixing point. Find the centred formats in the selection of chandeliers designed for the living room.

Chandelier above the table: which model for a dining room?

Above a table, the width of the chandelier must stay contained so that the view towards the guests remains clear. The Safiano 3 Lights Chandelier (49 cm) and Ponte Plus 5 Lights (71 cm) fill this role. On a large table, Paloma 5 Lights in glass and brass diffuses more softly. See also the models to hang above the table.

What size of chandelier to choose according to the room?

The total height of a chandelier ranges from 62 cm for Marbella 3 lights to 181 cm for Maranello, and its diameter from 47.5 cm to 87 cm. These real values are compared with the room and the length of the table, then the available ceiling height is checked.

What diameter for a living room chandelier?

As a rule, allow around 8 cm of diameter per combined metre of length and width of the room: a living room of 4 m by 5 m therefore calls for a chandelier of around 70 cm. Large models go up to 84 cm on Princeton 8 lights and 87 cm on Satelite. A room with a low ceiling makes do with a more compact structure.

At what height should a chandelier be hung above a table?

As a rule, allow 75 to 85 cm between the bottom of the fitting and the tabletop, a little higher if the table is small. Then check the total height: 181 cm on Maranello and 179.5 cm on Lorenzo assume a well-cleared space. The pendants and ceiling lights offer other solutions when the ceiling is low.

Modern, designer or gold chandelier: which style and which material?

Three families stand out: chandeliers in glass and steel, with geometric, luminous shapes, such as Satelite, Marbella and Tomar; models in brass and fabric, warmer, such as Princeton, Ponte Plus and Safiano; and large formats in steel or in glass and brass, such as Maranello and Lorenzo.

Glass, steel or brass: which material to choose?

Glass and steel reflect light and visually lighten a room, which helps in a shallow living room. Brass and fabric diffuse a more enveloping light and dress a classic interior. Compare the all-glass pieces with the brass structures: it is the visible material that decides the mood, not the number of lights.

Gold, white or black chandelier: which colour for the room?

A gold chandelier warms a pale wall or beige wallpaper. A white model almost disappears against a white ceiling and leaves only the light visible. Black structures a room that is already colourful. Browse the gold finishes then the design creations if you are looking for a piece that stands out at first glance.

Which bulb and which base for a chandelier?

Most models use an E27 base, with a maximum power of 15 W per socket; the Paloma and Lorenzo chandeliers are E14, limited to 7 W per socket. These values are maximums: a less powerful bulb, including an LED of the same base, remains possible.

Which bulbs to choose for a chandelier?

A bulb of lower power than the maximum works without risk, and it is the number of sockets that makes the total light: three sockets for a dining nook, five to eight for a living room. As for colour, a warm light around 2700 to 3000 K suits the living room, the bedroom and the hallway, more neutral in a work room.

Can LED bulbs be used in a chandelier?

Yes, provided the stated base is respected and the maximum power per socket is not exceeded. An LED heats up less than a filament bulb, which limits the heating of fabric lampshades. The versions compatible with LED bulbs gather the models where this choice is most common.

Where to install a chandelier in the home?

The chandeliers in the collection are intended for the living room, the dining room, the bedroom and the hallway. All display an IP20 protection rating, suitable for dry rooms. In a kitchen or a bathroom, it is better to turn to a fitting designed for damp areas.

Can a chandelier be installed in a kitchen?

An IP20 protects against contact with fingers, not against splashes. In a kitchen, the chandelier is therefore reserved for spots away from the sink and the hob, or another fitting is chosen for the work area. Above an island, a suspended model remains possible if the installation height keeps it out of reach.

Which chandelier for a bedroom or a hallway?

In a bedroom, a contained diameter and low power per socket are preferable: Paloma 3 Lights in E14 remains discreet above the bed. In a hallway, Safiano 3 Lights or Ponte Plus 3 Lights fit into a small space. See the lighting for the bedroom and the modern bedroom selection.

How to install and care for a chandelier?

Switch off the power at the circuit breaker, mount the structure according to the instructions, then screw in the bulbs of the stated base while respecting the maximum power. For care: soft cloth on glass and steel, dry cloth on brass, vacuum cleaner with a soft brush on the fabric lampshade.

How to clean a glass or brass chandelier?

Switch off at the circuit breaker before any work. Glass and steel are cleaned with a soft cloth, slightly damp if needed, without abrasive products. Brass makes do with a dry cloth: a product that is too aggressive removes its patina. Take the opportunity during cleaning to check that the sockets are tight and the bulbs are in good condition.

How to care for a fabric lampshade?

Run the vacuum cleaner with a soft brush over the fabric, without rubbing, to remove dust. A stain is dabbed with a barely damp cloth, never soaked. The fabric models in the collection, such as Ponte Plus, Safiano, Princeton and Maranello, thus keep their original drape. Dust accumulated on lampshades loses up to a third of the light depending on use.

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What is the meaning of the word chandelier and what is its lifespan?

The word first refers to the shine of a surface, then to the suspended light fitting made up of several light points or branches, often adorned with pendants. This is the meaning used in decoration. A lustrous surface is also said of a shiny wood or fabric. All the models in this selection are guaranteed for two years. The lifespan then depends on the bulbs and on care, not on the structure itself.

Large chandelier and large industrial chandelier: which format for a large space?

A large chandelier is chosen on three references read from the product sheet: the total height, up to 181 cm on Maranello, the diameter of the structure, 87 cm on Satelite and Satelite Plus, and the number of light points, up to 15 sockets. The search for a large industrial chandelier often corresponds to this need for volume and visible structure.

The Satelite Plus Chandelier and Satelite share 150 cm in height, 87 cm in diameter and 15 sockets, the first adding brass to the glass. For a staircase or a double-height space, Maranello (181 cm, steel and fabric) and Lorenzo (179.5 cm, steel, E14 base) hang low and require space. The fittings with a metal structure and the contemporary lines complete what to look at before choosing.

If the budget guides the decision, the selection of affordable models gathers the most understated formats, and the living room chandeliers allow the diameters to be compared side by side. Check the ceiling height before ordering: it is the only figure that cannot be corrected.

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