Gold-colored brass chandeliers

Start with the size: a chandelier 21 to 25 cm in diameter suits a small space, while a model of 81 to 86 cm fills a large room. Gold brass gives off a warm light, reflected by the metal, to be checked against the E14 or E27 socket and the ceiling height before ordering.

What light does a gold brass chandelier give?

A gold brass chandelier gives off a warm light, reflected by the metal, that illuminates without glare and warms the neutral tones of a room. Depending on the models in the collection, the light comes from fabric shades, bare arms or crystal drops, with E14 or E27 sockets.

What warm light changes in the room

Gold metal bounces light upwards and onto the walls rather than into your eyes. A living room with white or grey walls gains a softer tone in the evening, without adding extra lamps. The warm white colour temperature, around 2700 to 3500 K, suits a living space; it is only stated on the glass and metal model.

Fabric shade, bare arms or drops: three ways to diffuse light

A fabric shade filters and softens the light, which makes it suited to a table where people sit. Bare arms carry further, and the crystal drops of Casilda throw moving glints that give the ceiling depth. The boho cage, for its part, lets light through on all sides.

Brass chandelier, brushed brass and gold metal: what are the differences?

Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc, gold-yellow in tone, that develops a patina over time. Brushed brass keeps a matt, linear look, while gold metal has a more uniform surface. In this collection, brass sits alongside steel, shade fabric, metal and glass.

Recognising brass by its tone

Raw brass leans towards a clear yellow and darkens gradually on contact with the air. Lacquered brass stays stable, lighter, and only needs dusting. Brushed brass, meanwhile, has fine regular lines that break up reflections and show dirt less clearly.

Gold brass chandeliers: what the finish covers

The gold colour name describes the final look, not necessarily the material. A steel frame can receive the same tone as solid brass. Product pages state the actual material, which remains the only way to compare two pieces before buying.

Gold, silver, black: the variants in the collection

Most models also come in silver versions, useful in an interior with cool tones. For a stronger contrast, look at the gold metal chandeliers and their dark variations. Gold remains the dominant tone across the whole gold metal range.

Where to install a gold chandelier: living room, dining room or bedroom?

A gold chandelier goes where you want a central point of light: above a dining table, in the middle of a living room, in a bedroom or in a hallway. In this collection, the models with shades are intended for living room, dining room, bedroom and hallway.

Above the dining table

The chandelier is centred on the table, and the bottom of the shade should stay clear of the view of seated guests. Allow around 75 to 85 cm between the bottom of the fitting and the table, a common guide that adjusts to the height of those present. Models intended for dining rooms keep a contained diameter.

In a living room, bedroom or hallway

In a living room, the chandelier marks the centre of the room and replaces the ordinary ceiling light. For a bedroom, choose a model with a shade, softer on waking: the gold chandeliers for the bedroom play that card. In a hallway, a compact size is enough, the aim being to welcome without crowding. For a more current feel, compare with the modern dining room chandeliers.

How to choose the size of a gold brass chandelier?

Compare the stated diameter with the room plan and the total height with the free space between ceiling and furniture. A chandelier 21 to 25 cm in diameter suits a small space, a model of 67 to 86 cm fills a large room. Product pages give diameter and height, to be checked against the ceiling height.

Reading a diameter and height from a product page

The diameter describes the span of the arms or the cage, the height the total drop from the ceiling. A tall model such as Mireno, stated at 150 cm, is reserved for a room with high ceilings. For a first purchase, browse all our light fittings keeping those two figures in mind.

Matching the size to the volume of the room

A chandelier that is too small looks lost in the middle of a large ceiling, a model that is too wide overwhelms a small room. Also check the distance to the walls, and the space left for doors. Below 44 cm in height, the drop stays discreet; above 60 cm it becomes the focal point of the space.

E14 or E27 socket: which to choose for a gold chandelier?

The E14 socket, a small screw thread, is fitted to most models in the collection; the E27, wider, applies to chandeliers with shades and the glass model. The socket determines the bulb available to you, not the amount of light: count the light points stated on the product page.

E14 and E27, two socket sizes

E14 takes slimmer bulbs, common in candle or small globe format, suited to multiple arms. E27 takes standard bulbs, easier to find in high brightness. Check this point before ordering: it will decide which bulbs you can fit.

Reading a maximum wattage on the product page

Product pages state a maximum wattage per socket, for example 3 x 15 W max, 5 x 15 W max or 40 W depending on the model. This limit concerns the heat given off, not the final brightness. For a living room, LED solutions for the living room let you adjust the tone on each point.

Baroque, boho or rustic style: which gold chandelier for which mood?

Baroque style dominates, with curved arms, ornate domes and crystal drops that give depth. Boho plays on the cage and flat dome, more airy, rustic on the six crystal arms, and modern combines glass and metal on a dark bar.

Revisited baroque, the dominant style of the collection

Curved arms, worked crowns and crystal drops make up a chandelier that is noticed as soon as you enter the room. This register suits a classic interior, but also a contemporary decor looking for contrast. To go further in that direction, look at the boho crystal chandeliers.

Boho cage, flat dome and modern glass

The open cage of Nersamica, the boho cage, suits a small space where a solid chandelier would be too heavy. The flat dome sits close to the ceiling, useful under a limited height. The glass and metal of Mireno in glass and amber globes play a more current tune, close to the gold chandeliers in modern style.

How to install and care for a gold brass chandelier?

All models in the collection are rated IP20: they are intended for indoor use, in a dry room, never outdoors or in a bathroom. Installation is prepared before assembly, by locating the ceiling fixing point and cutting the power. Cleaning is done dry.

What the IP20 rating means

IP20 indicates protection against solid objects over 12 mm and no protection against water. An IP20 chandelier therefore stays in a living room, dining room, bedroom or hallway. Above a bathtub or on a covered terrace, a different rating is needed.

Preparing installation before assembly

Cut the power at the circuit breaker, locate the fixing point and check the load the ceiling can take. Fit the light with two people for large diameters, then fit the bulbs and drops last. For cleaning, a soft cloth is enough on brass; the whole of our selection of light fittings is dusted in the same way.

How much should you allow for a gold brass chandelier?

The budget follows the complexity of the model, not its size alone: a small boho cage chandelier stays affordable, a chandelier with several arms and crystal drops sits higher in the selection. The current price is shown on each product page, with the two-year warranty stated across the whole collection.

Entry level or statement piece

A cage or a flat dome requires little material and assembly, which places it at entry level. Conversely, a model with eight arms in a cascade multiplies the metal parts and cut crystals. The statement pieces are recognised by that workmanship, not by a larger volume.

Ordering with confidence from Designix

Before confirming, check the diameter, the socket and the height: that is what avoids a return. Then compare the gold and black models and the two tones white and gold if your interior is not entirely neutral. This collection has 45 models. Add to the basket the model whose dimensions match your room.

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