Why the Designer Chandelier is the Ultimate Lighting Choice.

Interior design trends in lighting come and go but some choices, such as the chandelier, remain an enduring and classic design that are still used the world over. Indeed, contemporary crystal chandeliers are found in some of the most high-end homes in Chelsea, Kensington, Hammersmith, Fulham and beyond. Read on to discover why the contemporary bespoke chandelier is the ultimate lighting choice for your home.

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The History of the Contemporary Designer Chandelier

The contemporary crystal chandelier began as the humble candelabra, which consisted of two slats of wood, forming a cross shape. Candles, often made of animal fat, were held in place by spikes placed at the end of each beam. The whole design was hung from the ceiling, ensuring a diffusion of light that hadn’t been seen before. It made the candelabra an instant hit with the aristocracy and the designs began to increase in complexity.

By the 17th Century, candelabras had begun to look more like the contemporary bespoke chandeliers we see today, with several ornate branches made of gold and silver. It was a way to show off a family’s wealth and status and, with the increasing popularity of designer glass from Murano, the crystal chandelier was born. The Industrial Revolution brought with it improvements in production methods, meaning that the crystals used in chandeliers could be made more cheaply and efficiently, creating a unique lighting option that was luxurious as well as functional.

With the advent of gas and electric lighting, the chandelier became an even more popular choice, with people enjoying the comforts of modernity, while still being able to enjoy the splendour and opulence of classical design. There was no longer a need to keep replacing the candles and the risk of fire was significantly reduced. The comparative brightness of gas lighting, in comparison with candlelight, also meant that the slightly opaque glass covering became increasingly fashionable, with the crystals creating a refracted light that spills out across any space. A trend we see continued today in contemporary crystal chandeliers in Fulham, Chelsea, Kensington and Hammersmith.

Nowadays, the designs are more bespoke than ever, with the choices for customisation and designer glass, seemingly endless. Rather than opting for the simplicity of a single pendant light, the contemporary crystal chandelier allows for a multiplicity of design options. So why choose a chandelier for your home?

The Staircase Chandelier

 One of the main benefits of the contemporary bespoke chandelier is the sheer amount of light they emit. Made up of a number of different branches, you can choose how big or how small you would like it to be. The chandelier, by its very nature, is usually a large piece of lighting, so it needs the requisite space. This will be useful for those areas that need a lot of lighting but where may not have the space for freestanding lamps or wall lighting. One of these areas for many people is their staircase. The staircase chandelier is a great choice for both grandeur and usefulness. The fact that it is suspended from the ceiling saves you valuable space while also creating stunning illumination and the feeling of baroque extravagance. A good designer glass will give the chandelier even more sparkle. The staircase chandelier is a central feature of many homes in Chelsea, Kensington, Hammersmith and Fulham.

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The Bespoke Chandelier

Options for a contemporary bespoke chandelier are nearly endless, with lighting suppliers offering a huge range of style options. Some offer modern designs, which echo art installations, creating a truly contemporary vibe. While others harken back to a more classical feel, with handcrafted crystals. Which one should you choose? There are two questions you should ask yourself before deciding on the final design.

What is the space like?

Is it a staircase? A dining room? A hallway? The kind of space you have will dictate what kind of chandelier you should opt for. If it’s for a staircase, you need the chandelier to throw out the maximum amount of light that will illuminate the path up the stairs, instilling a sense of grandeur to the line that runs through your home. If it’s for a dining room, the chandelier should shed just the right amount of light so that you and your guests can enjoy a cosy, intimate meal together, while still being able to see your food! For a hallway, you want to make sure that the chandelier is both warm and inviting, as well as positioned correctly, so as not to upset the flow of any decorative scheme.

 What is your decorative theme?

You need to make sure that your contemporary bespoke chandelier fits with the rest of your interior design. If the rest of your house has a minimalist, spare feel then you don’t want a huge crystal chandelier that displays more of a baroque aesthetic. Likewise, if your interior leans more towards an exquisite, rococo style, then you wouldn’t want to have a sparse, ultra-modern, drum-style chandelier.