Modern man is so used to the benefits of civilization that he does not represent his life without them. But in itself an artificial light is of little interest to us, because electricity in our homes is always( with rare exceptions).The most important is the choice of lighting, their aesthetic component and compliance with all the rest of the interior. And the first in the list of lighting fixtures are crystal chandeliers. Why are they in the lead? Because they are chic, unique, their greatness and luxury is impressive.
But this does not mean that crystal chandeliers can be written only in the classical style of the interior or the Baroque style with rococo. No, in these interiors without crystal really can not do, but such lighting devices can be inscribed in almost any interior. Let's talk about this in more detail.
Where you can hang a crystal chandelier
Gone are the days when classic crystal chandeliers were located in chic and expensive interiors. With the development of technology, the process of creating crystal masterpieces was made cheaper, in addition, now crystal can be painted in different colors, combining with different materials. Therefore, the range of suitable interiors is broadened.
Of course, the classic of the genre - a multi-tiered crystal chandelier, conveying a certain solemnity - is one hundred percent suitable for interiors that are decorated in a classic style. For more refined and exclusive interiors fit chandeliers with Swarovski crystals. For the Art Nouveau style, look at the simpler in form and execution of the chandelier, without pretentiousness and showy chic. But that's not all. For the newfangled hi-tech style, you can also pick up a crystal chandelier! In this case, look for a transparent or colored crystal chandelier with inserts of chrome elements. And for the Baroque style, look out for large chandeliers with chandeliers.
Crystal chandeliers photo
Crystal chandeliers in a modern interior
Crystal chandeliers in a modern interior
In which room to hang a crystal chandelier? The traditional place of accommodation of this lighting device is the "heart" of any house - the living room. Of course, if you want to decorate the interior of the living room, give it solemnity with a hint of aristocratic luxury, then without hesitation, choose a chic crystal chandelier, which is the source of a million sparks, because the crystal actually emits a magic light.
Beautiful crystal chandeliers photo
For a bedroom a crystal chandelier is also suitable, only for a rest room choose not a massive and "spreading" miracle of lighting equipment, but something more modest and neat.
Crystal chandeliers in the interior of the bedroom
Crystal chandeliers in the interior of the bedroom
But in the nursery is not advised to hang a chandelier of crystal because of excessive glare and refraction of light. Also, from a purely practical point of view, you do not need to hang such a lighting device in the kitchen. Agree, the kitchen is not a place for pretentiousness, simple forms and materials are needed here. Yes, and in the care of ordinary lamps are many times simpler, and to wash the hull from soot is not the best occupation for the mistress of the house. But here in the eating area( in the dining room) the crystal lighting fixtures will fit just right!
Crystal chandeliers in the interior photo
Crystal chandeliers classic
There is still an entrance hall - in this room you can safely hang crystal, there are no contra-indications for accommodation. But of all shapes and types of chandeliers it is better to give preference to compact ceiling crystal chandeliers, rather than classical ones. It's all about the size of the room - if the hallway is small, then it is better to stop on this kind of luminaires.
Suspended chandeliers made of crystal photo
But in general, a chandelier made of crystal is more suitable for those rooms where functionality and practicality fades into the background, giving way to beauty.
How to choose a crystal chandelier
First, let's clarify one nuance. No matter how beautiful the chandelier is, no matter what aesthetic load it carries in the interior, it is still, first of all, a lighting device. Therefore, when choosing a chandelier, the amount of light emitted from a light fixture is the key.
Before going to the store, calculate the area of your room and find out the power of lighting, which will be enough for the room. For example, if the area of the room is 20 m², then this lamp is suitable for 5-6 lamps.
Next you need to see which chandelier is more suitable for your room: classic or ceiling. Classic suspended chandelier is a variant with several tiers and an abundance of hanging elements suitable for spacious rooms with high ceilings.
Large crystal chandeliers photo
But for small rooms with a ceiling height of less than 2.5 m, a small and neat ceiling chandelier is suitable.
Chandelier Ceiling Crystal
As we have repeatedly mentioned above, crystal chandeliers in the interior look superb, but on the stretch ceiling their effect is even more pronounced. In this case, experts recommend the upper lamps, which are directed into the tensioning cloth, to put energy-saving, and those that look downward, replace with ordinary incandescent lamps - so the overflow and the flicker of the lights will be even brighter.
For a long time the leaders in the crystal industry were Czechs, and the Czech crystal chandeliers were valued for the quality of the material, durability, for the ability to disperse and play the light. But at the present time Italian, Moroccan and German chandeliers hold the leading positions in the market.
Crystal chandeliers in the interior
Suspended crystal chandeliers in the form of a ball
Crystal chandelier sphere
How to wash a crystal chandelier
We have already figured out the questions for which interiors and in which rooms to place a crystal chandelier, now we turn to the practical question - how to wash a crystal chandelier, since you became its owner?
Undoubtedly, the simplest and most effective option for cleaning an expensive lighting device is to call specialists in this business. They will clean and clean even the most polluted chandelier. But if you want to conduct the procedure yourself, then our advice will help you.
First, let's determine when it's time to clean the chandelier? This is easy to determine - when the crystal chandelier pendants fade and the ability to scatter light is lost, then it's time to arrange a chandelier "bath day".
If the dirt is insignificant, then it is not necessary to disassemble the chandelier and it is possible to simply wipe the dust with a dry cloth. But if the chandelier is very dirty, then, of course, you need to disassemble it. But remember, when cleaning a crystal chandelier, the most important task is not to damage fragile suspensions.
If there is no special means for washing crystal, then you need to dilute a soap solution in a bowl. To do this, you can use the usual dishwashing detergent. But be careful here. It is strictly forbidden to wash the crystal elements of the chandelier with abrasive agents. And you can not use hot water when washing, otherwise the crystal will darken. Then you need to wipe each element of the chandelier dry and hang it back in the lighting fixture. If necessary, wipe the metal parts of the chandelier with a dry cloth.
As you can see, crystal chandeliers are easy to wash, in most cases difficulties occur during the disassembly and assembly of the chandelier. But, including ingenuity and spatial imagination, this problem is solved easily and simply.
We hope that our review has become useful to you, and you have learned something new about crystal chandeliers.
