Choosing A Rustic Chandelier For Your Home

The simplest type of ceiling fixture is a socket for a bulb in the middle of the ceiling, most common in many older homes.  But nowadays, there is lot of other options for a lighting fixture.  One of these is the rustic chandelier.

The chandelier is described as a lamp suspended from the ceiling and could either be plugged directly onto a ceiling lamp outlet, or just hooked in the ceiling and plugged onto a wall socket.  Chandeliers are the hanging fixtures that do not only bring light to the home but also charm and beauty. The standard chandelier holds three or more light bulbs usually in the shape of a candle flame. 

A chandelier may be used to accentuate nearly any room, be it fancy, a formal dining area, a game room, even a child's room.  The more popular style of chandelier is the one with dangling crystals made of glass surrounding the candle-flame bulbs.  In effect, it creates a beautiful spectrum of light.  But there are also other famous styles and designs for chandeliers like those made of wood, wrought iron, ceramic, stained glass, and also those made out of deer antlers.

There is a certain style of chandelier called rustic chandeliers.  This style is named so because it reminds of the great outdoors.  Giving the ambience of the rugged country. For mountain cabin owners, it is most appropriate to retain the rustic quality of your home by incorporating a rustic chandelier in your rooms.  A wrought iron chandelier or antlers chandelier would be best fit the rustic motif.

Aside from this, another thing to consider when picking the best rustic chandelier for your log cabin, or even your modern home with a rustic theme is the size of the chandelier.  Here are some tips and hints for your rustic chandelier shopping convenience.

1. It is essential to size the rustic chandelier properly.  It should be proportionate to the size of the room where you intend to hang the rustic decor.  For a room with an area of 14 square feet, it is ideal to put in a 30 inches to 26 inches rustic chandelier.  For a medium sized room of around 12 square feet, use a rustic chandelier with a diameter of 25 inches to 27 inches. For a small 10 square feet room, 17 inches to 20 inches diameter rustic chandelier will do.  A wrong-sized chandelier in a room will look out of place, so it is important to pick the correct and appropriate size.

2. If you are placing your rustic chandelier in the dining room, be sure to consider the shape of your table.  As a general rule, a chandelier should be more or less one-third of the dining table's width.  Pick slightly wider chandeliers to use over your oval or rectangular dining tables.  A classic round chandelier will look wonderful over a round dining table.  And hang your rustic chandelier 30 inches from the top of the table for your dining comfort.

3. Remember that the chandelier is more of a decorative fixture in a room than a source of light.  So, for a big room, it is not necessary to pick out a chandelier style with a lot of light bulbs.  Instead, compensate for the light by putting in other small lighting fixtures, which of course should also mesh with your rustic chandelier.