6 Best Chandeliers

A carefully selected light fitting can transform the entire look of an interior space as well as creating delicate shadows and atmospheric beams of light that will create a warm and relaxed setting within your home.

Chandeliers have been a popular lighting choice throughout the centuries and across the world; adapted and changed with the times to create a vast array of styles and designs from traditional styles to more contemporary and quirky lighting options. We have selected 6 of the best chandeliers that will transform any style of home and interior decor choice.

1. French Chandeliers

French chandeliers are the epitome of luxury opulence and glamour and rose in popularity in the lavish homes of the Renaissance period. Their delicate droplet style features thousands of small crystals that appear to cascade down the chandelier's structure and creates a bright and reflective centrepiece in any home interior. These stunning chandeliers look wonderful in a period style interior or can be added to modern decors for a timeless interior design.

2. Italian Chandeliers

Italian style chandeliers feature all of the opulence and luxury of French style interiors with a slightly more ornate and intricate design. Traditional Italian chandeliers featured curvaceous arms with delicate crystal adornments and candles (now candlestick bulbs) providing a warm and rich ambient light. These wide and eye-catching chandeliers look wonderful above a dining table or in the centre of a bedroom or living room for a splash of classic glamour and illumination.

3. Colourful Chandeliers

If you are looking for an alternative to traditional black, white and metal chandelier styles then a bright and colourful version of an original design will create a perfect balance of classic and contemporary glamour. Coloured chandeliers look fabulous in bold and minimal interiors and make a great addition to the recent 'colour pop' trend that has swept the interior design world. They are also a fun and elegant addition to a children's room and will create a vibrant fairy tale style that is perfect for any little princess.

4. Shabby Chic/Vintage Style Chandeliers

Shabby chic chandeliers make a fabulous centrepiece in a vintage or retro style interior setting and create a bright and feminine ambiance within your home. Featuring crisp white and pastel tones they compliment a wide range of neutral colour palettes. From hand distressed finishes to fun and funky teacup designs (right) these amazing designs are a fresh take on classic and indulgent crystal styles.

5. Gothic Chandeliers

Gothic chandeliers are instantly recognisable features of classic horror movies and haunted houses and create a flickering shadow of atmospheric light in any interior space. But don't be put off by ideas of an Adam's Family style home; these gloriously eye-catching chandeliers provide a classic and intricate focal point that works well in traditional, bright and neutral interior spaces. Their intricate metal work looks wonderful against a plain ceiling or can be partnered with a traditional ceiling rose for a period style interior feel.

6. Contemporary Chandeliers

Today chandeliers are as popular as ever, with new and innovative designs being created everyday. From quirky and technical lights to sculptural and artistic pieces they still remain the centrepiece of any interior space. The choice of materials of modern chandeliers can range from cutlery, wine glasses and antlers to delicate blown glass orbs (right), shapes and designs that will create a designer feel in both bold and neutral home interiors. Featuring LED lights and cleverly thought out designs these lights will provide a glimmering focal point as well as providing a practical lighting solution for modern day living.

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