Chandelier

Count on 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 volume. The models are split between E14 and E27 sockets, with one G9 model and one with no socket specified, and the whole selection is intended for dry rooms (IP20).

Which chandelier should you choose for a living room or dining room?

For a living room, a chandelier hung in the centre with 5 light points suits most lounges, and a larger model such as Princeton 8 lights or Satelite is justified in a large volume. Above a table, stick to 3 to 5 lights, with an E27 or E14 socket.

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

In a lounge, the structure is seen from afar. The Satelite chandelier in glass and steel, 87 cm in diameter, fills a large volume with its geometry. For a more ordinary lounge, Marbella 5 lights (68 cm) or Tomar (51 cm) are content with a single central fixing point. Find the centred formats in the selection of chandeliers designed for the lounge.

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

Over a table, the width of the chandelier must stay contained so that the view towards the guests remains open. The Safiano 3-light chandelier (49 cm) and Ponte Plus 5 lights (71 cm) fill this role. Over 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 should you 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. Compare these real values with the room and the length of the table, then check the available ceiling height.

What diameter for a living room chandelier?

As a rule, allow about 8 cm of diameter per combined metre of the room's length and width: a 4 m by 5 m lounge therefore calls for a chandelier of around 70 cm. The large models go up to 84 cm on Princeton 8 lights and 87 cm on Satelite. A room with a low ceiling is better off with a more compact structure.

At what height should you hang a chandelier above a table?

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

Glass, steel or brass: which material should you choose?

Glass and steel reflect light and visually lighten a room, which helps in a shallow lounge. 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 socket for a chandelier?

E14 and E27 models are represented in comparable numbers; the maximum wattages indicated range from 8 W to 60 W depending on the reference. These values are maximums: a less powerful bulb, including an LED of the same socket, remains possible.

Which bulbs should you choose for a chandelier?

A bulb of lower wattage than the maximum works without risk, and it is the number of sockets that makes the total light: three sockets for a dining corner, five to eight for a lounge. 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 you put LED bulbs in a chandelier?

Yes, provided you respect the socket indicated and do not exceed the maximum wattage per socket. An LED heats less than a filament bulb, which limits the heating of fabric lampshades. The versions compatible with LED bulbs group together the models where this choice is most common.

Where should you 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 you install a chandelier in a kitchen?

IP20 protects against contact with fingers, not against splashes. In a kitchen, therefore, reserve the chandelier for locations away from the sink and the hob, or choose another fitting for the work area. Above an island, a pendant 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 a low wattage per socket are preferable: Paloma 3 lights in E14 stays discreet above the bed. In a hallway, Safiano 3 lights or Ponte Plus 3 lights fit in a small volume. See the lighting for the bedroom and the modern bedroom selection.

How do you 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 socket indicated while respecting the maximum wattage. For care: a soft cloth on glass and steel, a dry cloth on brass, a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush on the fabric shade.

How do you clean a glass or brass chandelier?

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

How do you care for a fabric lampshade?

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

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

The word first designates the shine of a surface, then the suspended fitting made up of several light points or branches, often adorned with pendants. It is this meaning that is used in decoration. A polished surface is also said of a shiny wood or fabric. 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 volume?

A large chandelier is chosen on three references read on 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 socket) 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 accessible models brings together the most sober formats, and the lounge chandeliers allow you to compare diameters side by side. Check the ceiling height before ordering: it is the only figure that cannot be made up for.

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Which rattan chandelier for a room with a natural look?

A rattan chandelier filters the light through its weave and gives a warm atmosphere, ideal in a bohemian living room, a bedroom or a country house. The woven models are gathered in our selection of rattan chandeliers. For a similar effect with other materials, the textile placed on the arms plays the same role: the Lyonis chandelier with four conical shades combines steel with fabric shades over 69 cm in width, with an E27 socket, and filters the light as wickerwork would.

In a country or seaside interior, the shade counts as much as the material. The modern black and white structures go well with wicker, light wood and linen, because they remain discreet and let the furniture lead the room. A gold model rather warms a beige wall or a lime render.

The closest solution to rattan remains a fitting with wide shades or diffusing globes, which gives a soft light without glare: the Curvo chandelier with curved arms in steel and fabric measures 76 cm and keeps a light silhouette above a table. Check the ceiling height and the diameter before choosing, especially in a low room.

Which crystal chandelier should you choose for a living room or a hallway?

Crystal is recognised by its pendants, its cuts and its saucers, which catch the light and reflect it in small sparkles. Several pieces in this selection are trimmed with them in E14 socket, therefore with small light modules: the Yura gold chandelier with saucer and central pendant fits within 32 cm in diameter, which destines it for a hallway, a living corner or a landing.

For a larger room, the Sorenza chandelier with crystal cup unfolds 65 cm in diameter and becomes the centrepiece of a living room or a dining room. The Caelina chandelier with crystal pendants plays the same card in a more contained format of 30 cm, in a silver finish, suited to a narrow hallway.

Crystal goes well with gold finishes on a fine structure, and goes badly with thick fabrics that mask the reflections. All these models are IP20: they remain reserved for dry interior rooms. Regular dusting of the pendants is enough to preserve their shine.

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