Finalising the lighting fixtures for your home can be a complex task, to say the least. You’ll start by considering the overall lighting plan, with all the different layers of lighting, and will look at where each fixture will fit into the whole scheme of things. Next, you’ll narrow down options based on the décor theme and design style you’ve chosen. And finally, you’ll make sure that the pieces you choose are the right fit for your budget! Phew…. certainly not the easiest thing in the world!
For many homeowners, the decision to go with a chandelier for the living room is a no-brainer. Nothing spells glamour quite as much as a chandelier, and a statement chandelier is one of the must-haves on their decor list.
Our designers have put together their top ten living room chandelier ideas—from iconic crystal chandeliers to sleek modern options—to give you a head start on your dream home!
1. Sleek, Contemporary Style
Stylish chandeliers can be pocket-friendly, too! Case in point— this modern piece, that adds tonnes of style without breaking the bank. Three sleek LED tubes drop down from the ceiling at varying heights, matching all the black accents in the room (don’t miss the black cat!).
2. Golden Shower
Dress up your contemporary living room with a golden shower of spangled lights that cascade down from a niche in the ceiling. Super elegant and super versatile, this chandelier can complement modern décor styles and proves to be a talking point in any space.
3. Clusters of Lights
This spacious room combines different design sensibilities, with twin old-world chandeliers above the dining, and a decidedly modern statement piece above the seating space alongside! The traditional chandeliers are lovely retro-styled glass pieces, while the modern one features a cluster of globes.
Candle Chandelier
This gorgeous candle chandelier features a traditional silhouette, with sparkling candle lights in tiered layers. Graceful, slender arms and whimsical curves beautifully capture the charm of a vintage heirloom piece.
Shaded Chandelier
Finished in grey, this circular shaded chandelier is the perfect choice to offset the dark violet accent wall in this living room. The frosted shades prevent the light from hitting the eye, throwing down overlapping circles of light on the floor.
Ring-Shaped Chandelier
Cut to precise interlocking circles, this crystal chandelier forms arresting shapes and can be dropped down low or hung closer to the ceiling. Either way, its drop dead gorgeous!
Not Really a Chandelier!
This one’s not a chandelier, strictly speaking, but we had to include it in this list because we fell in love with it all the same! Dozens of naked CFL lamps are suspended at various heights from the high sloped wooden ceiling, looking for all the world like twinkling stars in the night sky!
Green Chandelier
Go green and grab attention with this eco-friendly chandelier crafted from rattan! Whether you’re a Boho enthusiast or you have your heart set on reducing your carbon footprint, you just can’t go wrong with this exquisite handmade chandelier upgrade!
Spiral Chandelier
Create spirals of light in your home, with this globe chandelier that bridges both levels of this double-height penthouse living room. This stunningly artsy chandelier suspended Burnished gold globes from delicate string supports.
Spokes of a Wheel
This modern take on a wheel would be as much at home in a museum of sculpture as it would in your living room! Made of black metal and fashioned like the spokes of a wheel, this chandelier is a remarkable work of art.
Some Practical Tips for Choosing the Right Chandelier
- Choose a chandelier that’s well suited to the dimensions of your room. One that’s too small will get lost, while one that’s too large will take over the entire space. As a thumb rule, add the length plus breadth in feet, and convert the sum into inches. This should be the ideal diameter of the chandelier you pick.
- This one is pretty obvious, but we’ll say it anyway. Match the style to your décor. A crystal chandelier would look out of place in a minimalistic room, just like a rattan chandelier would stick out like a sore thumb in a classically styled room.
- You don’t need to go by the rule book (who makes these rules, anyway?). Hang your chandelier in a corner of the room, instead of bang in the middle, to create a reading nook in an unexpected space. Or you could elevate your kitchen, or even bathroom, with a stunning chandelier.
- Love chandeliers, but can’t afford them right now? You can push the boundaries of creativity to make your own chandelier. Take an old brass uruli or a vintage copper pot, turn it upside down and hang it with a sturdy metal chain. Fit your DIY chandelier with some bright LED lamps, and voila! You’ve just created a chandelier that’s a unique conversation piece!
- The taller your ceiling, the higher you can hang your chandelier. An exception to this, is if you’re hanging it above a centre table and you want it to come all the way down!
- You can consider using a dimmer switch on your chandelier lamps, and turn the brightness up or down to create different moods.
Looking for customised lighting designs and décor ideas? Do connect with the HomeLane team; we’re always happy to help!
