When creating coziness in our home, we often turn to details that perfectly complement the interior of the room and make it cozy, light and comfortable. One of such beautiful and useful accessories in the design of a room is a chandelier with a lampshade. Today the stores offer a huge selection of lamps, in which everyone will find exactly what interests him.
Chandeliers with a lampshade, popular since the last century, look great both in the bedroom and in the living room, nursery, guest room. But in order to choose the right lighting device, you need to know some of the nuances of such devices.
Features of the
Chandeliers equipped with a lampshade are practical, durable and lightweight. The lampshade does not break, which means you do not need to worry about being accidentally broken by a child or ruined by a pet. These chandeliers are easy to use and maintain. It is enough to wipe them a couple of times a week with a damp cloth or brush off the dust with a special brush and enjoy the beauty of the product.
Thanks to the lampshade, the chandelier creates a soft diffusing light and does not get rid of the unpleasant brightness. With such a light, the eyes will not get tired, but only complement the pleasant atmosphere. There are practically no drawbacks to such chandeliers. It all depends on the model, metal or material of the product. These lighting fixtures are designed specifically for people who love comfort, taste and style.
Various materials are used to create a lampshade: fabric, silk, organza, plastic, and so on. A chandelier with a lampshade is a frame covered with the above materials. The shape itself is in the form of a bowl, ball, hemisphere, or any other configuration. As additions, designers use bows, fringes, draperies, stones, flowers to add exclusivity and sophistication to the lighting fixture.
Before choosing a luminaire, you need to decide in which room it will be used and what functions it should perform. But first you need to understand the glow spectrum of these chandeliers, because each color is able to tell a lot and make the decor of the room varied:
The classic yellow color is perfect for our eyes. The pupil does not experience tension with it, on the contrary, it even stimulates vision
The red color excites, intensifies the heartbeat and increases blood pressure. Therefore, it is unsafe to stay with such a glow for a long time. These lamps are ideal for bedrooms, where you can create an atmosphere of love and indulge in a high feeling. And it is better for lounges to avoid such a bright color
The white glow is identical to daylight. It is pleasant to work in such a light, but not for long, since the eyes in such a room quickly get tired, which leads to a decrease in a person's performance
The green glow is ideal for offices. It is pleasing to the eyes, the health of the nervous system. With this kind of lighting, thoughts begin to work faster and better. This light is also suitable for children's rooms, halls, living rooms
As it turns out, orange is an appetite-inducing color, so this bright glow is perfect for kitchens and dining rooms
Blue and violet colors make a person depressed, slows down the brain and even irritates. It is advisable not to use such light often
Models
When choosing a chandelier, it is also worth deciding on the type of its attachment. They are:
- Suspended;
- Ceiling.
Hanging chandeliers are designed for rooms with high ceilings. Such mounts are classics. They have a bulky and long suspension and have ornate horns. Undoubtedly, the design of such chandeliers is graceful and elegant. Such mounts lower the chandelier a great distance from the ceiling, so in a small room it can absorb most of the space.
This option is ideal for a hall or a spacious living room.
Ceiling mounts are a good option for small rooms. This is a miniature design with small shades. Here, the iron bar is pre-mounted in the ceiling, which does not allow it to look bulky, and can perfectly fit into any interior. Such mounts are usually used in children's and playrooms, bedrooms.
Dimensions (edit)
In order for the future lamp not to bring discomfort to the family and guests, you need to choose the right size of the table lamp in accordance with the room and furniture.
Chandelier in any placement should not blind your eyes. The light should be soft and not create a feeling of fatigue. Therefore, the smaller the diameter of the lampshade in the room, the more comfortable it will be for the eyes and the whole body.
It is important that when you are sitting or lying down, it is the lampshade that falls into the field of view, and not the light bulb or its mounts.
Colors and decor
In order to correctly choose the color of the lampshade, it is worth noting the key shades of the interior of the room. If a chandelier with a lampshade is the only light source, then you can opt for a contrasting fabric with the rest of the furniture. If you want the lamp to be the centerpiece of the room, choose bright, vibrant colors. And if it is an interior decoration, then the color of the lampshade should be neutral or combined with the main color scheme of the room.
It is worth noting that the very color of the lampshade greatly affects the lighting of the room. A dark shade of fabric is best used in an interior with light walls. This will create interesting contrast, look stylish, and provide good lighting.
The purple lampshade is perfect for creating a romantic setting. This color will provide a soft glow, thereby reducing the degree of lighting - ideal for a bedroom where harmony and love reign.
In an office or room where it is necessary to create and maintain a working atmosphere, it is better to use cool lampshade colors. Colors with blue, light blue, silver colors are the best solution. These shades can create a serious environment and set yourself up for success in school or work.
This choice will be approved by both the designer and the psychologist.
When choosing a device for a living room or bedroom, it is worth resorting to the choice of soft colors as additional lighting. For this, beige, brown, dark green and even black colors are ideal. They will create a pacifying relaxing atmosphere in the room and will give the mood of comfort, warmth and harmony.
But lilac, pink, peach colors are suitable for decorating rooms in order to create a friendly children's atmosphere. These colors, especially in glass design, penetrating into the details of the interior, give a feeling of unpretentiousness, softness and naivety. Therefore, these shades are suitable for playrooms and rooms where you often get together with your best friends.
Today, a lampshade can be made with your own hands, of any color, decor, you can display anything on it. You can decorate the lampshade with buttons that have been in your home for a long time, lace left over from your grandmother, dry leaves and flowers, make a drawing in the style of Gzhel, loft, macrame, tiffany and many others.
Materials (edit)
Various materials are used to create the luminaire frame:
- Satin. The fabric is practical and in any color will look perfect as the main light element and decoration of the room. The satin texture is dense, so it will dim the light and create a warm atmosphere.
- Chintz. Cheap and versatile material. It is easy to work with this fabric, it looks harmoniously with any elements of additional decoration, is practical and elegant.
- Atlas. A rather expensive material, a lampshade made of this fabric will look gorgeous and will be suitable for decorating a living room and hall. The material perfectly transmits light, due to which the room will always be light.
- Plastic. This is the most convenient and practical material. It is easy to clean, just wipe it down with a damp cloth while cleaning to keep it clean.
Beautiful examples in the interior
A chandelier with a lampshade will be appropriate in any room. This lighting device serves not only as an interior decoration, but also helps to relax after hard working days. In the bedroom or dining room, the translucent matte surface of the lampshade looks spectacular. It dims the light and gives rest to the eyes.
Chandeliers with large lampshades are more suitable for the living room. A classic chandelier, wrapped in light fabric, lace or veil, looks quite elegant.
Silk lampshade will gently scatter the light around the room, add mystery and elegance to the delicate interior of the room. Such chandeliers will look great in a spacious living room, relaxation room, bedroom. To emphasize the detail of the interior, the room can be supplemented with other small accessories.
Any room can be made stylish and tasteful just by choosing the right lampshade. If the design of the room is made in the Art Nouveau style, then chandeliers with a color pattern on fabric material will do. Various draperies, stones and other elements that are sold in dry goods stores will be appropriate here.
For lovers of everything pink, you can choose a lamp with soft shades of the lampshade. Decorating it with bows, beads, it will be the main accessory for the interior of the room and will perfectly complement the room with overflows of girly colors.
You can see even more varieties of lampshades in the next video.