Mini Chandeliers

Not all people have large houses that can accommodate large chandeliers. But this does not deprive them of owning a chandelier. There are several available mini chandeliers whose pattern closely resembles those of the large chandeliers.

Mini chandeliers are also called chandelettes. They work best for small areas such as breakfast nooks, stairwells and small dining rooms or bedrooms.

Chandelettes are smaller in diameter than large chandeliers. Usually, they measure less than a foot in diameter. They can be used in pairs or trios for added effect. Their colors are normally in black and white but they are also available in other colors to match the modern design of houses nowadays.

Several online stores offer mini chandeliers. Though suppliers of large chandeliers are still greater in numbers, there are stores that sell chandelettes. Other stores offer free sketch designs for mini chandeliers that are bought in bulk quantities. Because of their size, chandelettes are a lot cheaper than large chandeliers. They can cost as little as $99.

As with large chandeliers, mini chandeliers are applicable in certain types of rooms. The first thing to be considered is ceiling height. The main purpose of a chandelier is to serve as a lighting fixture. If the ceiling is too high, a mini chandelier can no longer fulfill this purpose. Next, the size of the room should also be considered. Chandelettes work best in small areas and look awkward when placed in large rooms. Lastly, chandelettes look well with smaller pieces of furniture. Bulk furniture such as pianos does not match the petite appearance of mini chandeliers.

However, more modern approaches to interior design can include chandelettes in large-scale rooms. This is done by using them in conjunction with other chandelettes or a large chandelier that serves as centerpiece. Their small size and usually dim lighting serve as supplements to the light provided by a large chandelier.

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Rustic Chandeliers: A Buyer's Guide

Rustic chandeliers are ideal for a lodge or a cabin, as they provide adequate lighting and lend a rustic look to the surroundings.

If one would like a woodsy look, one could choose chandeliers designed with a pine, cedar, or chestnut finish. Rustic pine chandeliers are made of cast fiber and a timber slice finish, a metal base with wrought iron armature, and hand painted laced lampshades. One could get a 4 light pine cone chandelier with dangling pinecones or go in for ponderosa pine cone chandeliers, where the base of the lights are shaped like pine cones.

In cedar log chandeliers, one can get 5 downward lights and an aspen bronze finish with rustic Scavo glass, or a 9-light chandelier with hand painted copper claret finish and

buckskin leather shades. The chestnut chandeliers with 5 lights (single tier) or 9 lights (double tier) have a chestnut finish with gold dust glass for shades.

One could go for ?bear creek? 3-light, 5-light (upward /downward), or even 9-light fixtures with two tiers sporting an antique bronze finish with champagne frost glass. Or one may prefer a Brownstone 3-light or 5-light (upward/downward), or even a 15-light fixture with three tiers and champagne frosted glass.

If one wants a wild life feel, one could go for the antler or the buckhorn chandeliers. Antler chandeliers come in 5-light or 6-light designs, giving the impression of real antlers with a faux antler finish and with natural faux ostrich leather shades.

One may prefer the soft impression of candlelight with candlelight/casa chandeliers.

Fixtures with 6 lights or 9 lights (two-tier) come in a natural iron finish with rustic candle style glass. The casa chandeliers have 3-light, 5-light, or 9-light (two tier) options with an olde black finish and rust Scavo glass.

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Chandelier FAQ: Answers About Owning And Operating A Chandelier

* Are all chandeliers made of crystal?

No. Traditional chandeliers are made of crystal, but there are many types of chandeliers available on the market that are made of wrought iron, alabaster, and more.


* What voltage do chandeliers come in?

Chandeliers come in 120 volts to 240 volts. It is important that you know what voltage your country has before buying a chandelier.

In the United States you should use 120 volt light bulbs in our chandelier. You can find the voltage written on the bulb, usually right under the wattage, such as "60 watts, 120v"


* What types of light bulbs should I use with a chandelier?

It depends on what type of light you want to have in a room. There are candlelight bulbs that give the effect of a candle, an extra bright light bulb, and there are even light bulbs that flicker to give the impression of candles being blown by the wind.


* How big should my chandelier be?

Estimating the size of a chandelier to be used is not a precise skill. Most interior designers normally advise that your chandelier should depend on the size of your space. If you have a 13 x 15 foot room, for instance, it is suggested that you pick a chandelier with a minimum diameter of 28 inches.


* What is the best way to clean a chandelier?

The best way to clean a chandelier is: First, dust the chandelier using a feather duster. Make sure that the chandelier is switched off, so that the lights are not hot when cleaning it. Second, put a big garbage bag under it and spray a chandelier cleaner over the entire chandelier. Let it dry for a moment. Lastly, wipe the chandelier to make it look like new.


* What precautions should I take to ensure that a chandelier does not fall?

In order to ensure that your chandelier does not fall, you should know how to properly install it. Consider the following safety precautions on how to correctly install a chandelier:

- You can hang the chandelier in the place where you once put your ceiling or drop fixtures.

- If your chandelier is heavy, check the ceiling box to make sure that the chandelier is mounted securely.

- If your chandelier has any instructions given by the manufacturer, read them carefully and follow them in detail.

- The chandelier should be screwed in firmly to have enough support.

- Before switching the chandelier on, make sure that it is mounted tightly and securely.


* Will my house insurance cover the chandelier?

If you have customized your homeowners insurance policy and decided to include the chandelier in your insurance coverage, then it is covered by your insurance.

Indy Clasby is editor of iChandelier, the online guide to Chandeliers. She also writes Chandelier FAQ's for PrettyGreatAnswers.com.