Chandeliers are defined as an ornamental branched support or frame to hold a number of lights, which were originally candles, and are usually hung from the roof or ceiling. These ornate and elegant lighting fixtures are a great way to set the tone and focal point for a room.

Suspended over a dining or living room table, a chandelier's light also serves as a unique decorative element that enhances the beauty of your room's other fine furnishings. You may also dim the fixture's light for creating a soft, glowing atmosphere similar to candlelight, and creating instant semi-dim glow, or you may also use these pieces in a foyer or entry hall as a main focal point centerpiece.

How To Decide on Which Style To Choose

When choosing outdoor lighting designs or fixtures such as chandeliers it's not always necessary to have the same style throughout your rooms, although that would seem okay too.

However, choosing two different but compatible styles, may also be an interesting option. Each room of your home or building could have the same lighting fixture style, although in different sizes. The size of each lighting fixture is also dependent on the area of installation. 8" wide chandeliers may look better next to standard height doors, and 10" wide lighting fixtures or larger will look impressive when hung next to larger doors or on large walls.

To get the approximate lighting fixture size, make a simple rough mock-up of the fixtures you are interested in, and using cardboard, string and tape makes for a great way to approximate the 3-D fixture in place. Make sure you get a decent approximate, as this will help you in ordering the appropriate lighting fixture.

Many Chandelier Shops Operate Online

A good way of purchasing chandeliers is through the Internet. There are a lot of good online stores that offer topnotch quality, affordable and interesting lighting designs. These online lighting shops offer a wide array of choices, designs as well as payment options and warranty. Buyers need to ensure that they do a thorough research first, and compare each online store's chandelier prices, payment modes, and warranty or terms.

There are online branches of popular lighting shops and chandelier dealers, and there are also stores that sell old-world and antique chandelier types. Lastly, do not forget to ask the online store if they could provide you with a catalog, so you will have an easier time choosing which lighting fixture to purchase.

Tips In Choosing The Right Finish, And Shade Style.

When getting the right size, finish and shade style for chandeliers that will hang up in a room for general illumination purposes, these fixtures should relate to the room's size. If the lighting piece hangs in between trusses, use the distance between the trusses as the critical measurement. You should know that most chandelier types should hang at least 7'6" above the floor, and most chandeliers can be made in larger sizes even if not shown in catalog, as some designs are much larger than they usually look in a catalogue.