Fit for other Rooms

Chandeliers aren't just for dining rooms and foyers anymore. In fact, they're staking their claim in other areas of the home by adding charm in less formal rooms, and interest to many unexpected areas. In the past, it was unusual to see chandeliers anywhere except in the "power" positions of a home, such as at the entrance and over the dining room table. Also, it used to be more common for chandeliers to adorn only upscale homes, not starter or first move-up houses. But times have changed. Today, chandeliers are comfortable in homes in a variety of price ranges, and in most, if not all, rooms.

Colorful chandeliers create drama in the kitchen. Teeny ones provide elegance to powder rooms. Even walk-in closets go upscale when lit with a small chandelier. “Beyond laundry rooms and garages, any room is an open target for hanging a chandelier,” adds Rey-Barreau. “More commonly, kitchens and bathrooms have become the popular locations for chandeliers.”

Chandeliers add twinkle to a boudier. “People are treating their bedroom suites as more luxurious personal spaces with elaborate bathroom areas, so it is not unreasonable to consider chandeliers there, either,” says Dan Blitzer, Director of Education for the ALA.

The master bedroom of today is often a luxurious suite that includes an elaborate bathroom. Chandeliers can easily match the grandeur of these areas and are being used more often to create a glamorous space.

Chandeliers have also sized up to accommodate the soaring foyers and sweeping two-story spaces of larger homes.

Mini Chandeliers

“Chandelettes,” or mini chandeliers, add a new sense of intimacy to small rooms and to corner spaces and alcoves of larger ones. “Minis are even being used as wall sconces in some instances — and they look fantastic,” says lighting and furniture designer Sergio Orozco. These compact chandeliers are 9 to12 inches in diameter that can easily slip into tight spaces.

A sense of intimacy can be added to niche areas of a room, such as corner spaces or alcoves, with mini-chandeliers. Powder rooms are another place where chandeliers are frequently popping up. Grouping minis is also a popular design technique, such as hanging several minis above an island or bar area for great impact.

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