The Different Types of Chandeliers
Before we get into the different types of chandeliers, let us first look at the definition of this beautiful accessory. A chandelier, in its most basic sense, is any light source which hangs from the ceiling, and has a minimum of at least two arms extending from it to hold the actual lighting. Of course, beyond this they vary significantly in what they look like, which styles they most use, and, of course, in cost.
Today, chandeliers are more readily available than ever before. Many decent quality ones can be picked up at your local home improvement store (Lowe’s, Home Depot) for less than $100. Of course, these stores also carry much fancier chandeliers for more money. If you are really looking for unique styles, you will probably want to look into a more specific chandelier manufacturer; look for a company whose main specialty is chandelier manufacturing.
Without further ado, let us look at a sampling of some of the most popular types of chandeliers on the market today:
Crystal
Crystal chandeliers epitomize this type of lighting. They are very fancy. They are based out of the fad that swept through Europe around 200 years ago when crystal was considered a very elite sign of wealth and design consciousness. Today, they retain much of that same value.
Watching the sunlight refract through a crystal chandelier in the mid-day hours is a thing of pure wonder. Be prepared to pony up a little extra for magnificent cut glass to be attached and hanging from this piece.
Beaded
These employ beads or shells that hang off the chandelier. They give an earthier tone to whatever room they are hanging in; it gives an aura of positivity.
Antler
You might find this type of chandelier in the home of a hunter. Antler chandeliers are literally made out of the antlers of deer, elk, or any other big animal with antlers.
Metal
Brass, nickel, wrought iron: all are common metals used in this type of a chandelier. It gives a very stately look to the room it is in.
In the end, this is only a small smattering of the chandeliers available today. Most other types however, are related to these “sources” in some way. It is always all about what you want to add to the feeling of your home.Before we get into the different types of chandeliers, let us first look at the definition of this beautiful accessory.
A chandelier, in its most basic sense, is any light source which hangs from the ceiling, and has a minimum of at least two arms extending from it to hold the actual lighting. Of course, beyond this they vary significantly in what they look like, which styles they most use, and, of course, in cost.
Today, chandeliers are more readily available than ever before. Many decent quality ones can be picked up at your local home improvement store (Lowe’s, Home Depot) for less than $100. Of course, these stores also carry much fancier chandeliers for more money.
If you are really looking for unique styles, you will probably want to look into a more specific chandelier manufacturer; look for a company whose main specialty is chandelier manufacturing.
Without further ado, let us look at a sampling of some of the most popular types of chandeliers on the market today:
Crystal
Crystal chandeliers epitomize this type of lighting. They are very fancy. They are based out of the fad that swept through Europe around 200 years ago when crystal was considered a very elite sign of wealth and design consciousness.
Today, they retain much of that same value. Watching the sunlight refract through a crystal chandelier in the mid-day hours is a thing of pure wonder. Be prepared to pony up a little extra for magnificent cut glass to be attached and hanging from this piece.
Beaded
These employ beads or shells that hang off the chandelier. They give an earthier tone to whatever room they are hanging in; it gives an aura of positivity.
Antler
You might find this type of chandelier in the home of a hunter. Antler chandeliers are literally made out of the antlers of deer, elk, or any other big animal with antlers.
Metal
Brass, nickel, wrought iron: all are common metals used in this type of a chandelier. It gives a very stately look to the room it is in.
In the end, this is only a small smattering of the chandeliers available today. Most other types however, are related to these “sources” in some way. It is always all about what you want to add to the feeling of your home.
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