Modern chandeliers: photos of 2018 models

Lighting plays a key role in shaping the image of any room. Depending on the size, purpose and set of functional zones of the space, it may have different sources of artificial light. But in almost all cases, ceiling lights are used - chandeliers. Long gone are the days when a chandelier performed exclusively the functions of a lighting device. In a modern interior, the ceiling lamp can act as the main decorative element, be a color accent of the design, serves to link the central objects of the room or reflect the concept of a stylistic direction. In a word, the choice of a chandelier, no matter what room you design, must be taken responsibly, because you will need to solve a lot of dilemmas - the size and shape of the lamp, the color scheme, the power of the device, and even the color and intensity of light fluxes. Well, the fashionable design of pendant lights for rooms for various purposes, you can peek in our large selection of photos of design projects collected around the world.

In addition to its main functional component - lighting the space, the chandelier can perform other options - zoning the room, visually making it more spacious and larger due to the correctly selected light intensity and distribution of light fluxes, can create the necessary emphasis, become the central element of the interior, distract attention from unsuccessful objects or entire zones.

So, the following criteria influence the choice of a chandelier:

• the purpose of the room - it is obvious that the chandelier for the bathroom and living room, for example, must be chosen differently;
• the size of the room and the number of functional areas, the presence of other lighting devices - even in small rooms, the lighting system rarely consists of one pendant lamp, given the versatility of the rooms, each segment needs its own artificial light source;
• the color palette of the interior affects the choice of the design of the chandelier, its power and color of lighting (warm or cold streams);
• stylistic direction in interior design directly affects the choice of model of the chandelier;
• financial possibilities of the owners of the room for which a lamp is chosen and their idea of ​​the beauty and practicality of lighting devices - the scatter in the cost of modern chandeliers is incredibly wide.

From the point of view of design features, the most popular type of chandelier today is the suspension fixtures. The name speaks for itself - such a chandelier necessarily has a string, cord or chain on which the main elements of the lamp are attached - a ceiling (one or more) and its supporting structure. The length of a pendant lamp can be adjusted depending on the size of the room (mainly the ceiling height) and the atmosphere that needs to be created in the room with its help - solemn, brightly illuminating the entire space or intimate, scattering the lighting and dimming it.

The second most popular type of chandelier is ceiling lights. Such lighting devices are not suspended and are attached directly to the ceiling. The design may consist of one large shade adjacent to the surface of the ceiling or several shades supported by a single system. Ceiling chandeliers are ideal for rooms with a low ceiling. It is easy to look after such lamps. But to replace the light bulb in the chandelier, consisting of one large ceiling, you will have to unscrew the entire structure from the ceiling.

There are also chandeliers that are difficult to identify with one of the two types of fixtures in terms of design. Most often, these are design models of fanciful form, they can be partially fixed to the ceiling, partially located on suspensions, or constitute a structure that is externally difficult to identify with one or another type of lamp.

One of the most popular types of chandeliers in terms of stylistic performance is the classic model. The very concept of a chandelier in most of us is associated with this type of fixtures - smooth lines of a suspended structure with several shades, most often contains decorative elements. But the name “classic” chandelier should not confuse you - this type of lamp is relevant for almost any style of interior decoration - from neo-classic to avant-garde. Traditional chandeliers in a modern design can be presented in a wide variety of variations.

Initially, the classic chandelier was the personification of the wealth and taste of the owners (in fact, only wealthy homeowners could afford chandeliers). They were made of natural materials - metal, glass, crystal, shades could be made of fabric. For many of our compatriots, a crystal chandelier is still a symbol of luxury, elegance and prosperity.

The first chandeliers were inherently hanging candlesticks. Candles were inserted into special metal frames. The memory of the roots of the classic chandelier is embodied in modern models. Pendant lights with imitation of burning candles are incredibly popular and look great in rooms for any purpose, made in the neo-classic style, various modifications of the classic style, contemporary and shabby chic.

Modern chandeliers in a traditional style can be completely made of plastic, decorated with decorative elements (such as Swarovski crystals) and at the same time look luxurious, respectable and even elaborate. But the modern style of decoration of living spaces still inclines us to purchase chandeliers of concise execution, with a minimal set of decor.

If you add a lot of decorative elements to the classic chandelier of bright color, then it easily becomes a difficult decoration of the interior, but its main color accent, the center of attraction of all glances.

The most popular are the chandeliers of the traditional model with a metal, lightweight frame and several shades made most often of fabric. Such pendant lights are quite versatile, they harmoniously fit into the modern interior of any type of room. Such a chandelier will be appropriate in the living room, bedroom, even a children's room or a spacious hallway. In addition, this model does not require very high ceilings in the room.

Art Nouveau style appeared as a counterweight to all the classic motives in the field of interior decoration. Everything new and ultramodern, contrary to traditional forms, was called modern. In fact, at present, any chandelier that differs in type from a classical one can be called an Art Nouveau lamp. These are ultramodern avant-garde chandeliers that bring creativity to the decoration of the space and minimalist lighting fixtures that can be used in the interior of any room.

The options for the execution of the chandelier in the Art Nouveau style can not be counted. It can be laconic designs with several bulbs without shades or elaborate lamps with many decorative elements, which are difficult to see for the light sources themselves.

The desire to use all natural in modern style could not ignore the sphere of creating interior design, such as the production of lighting devices. At the same time, chandeliers created using natural materials can organically fit not only into eco-style or country.They perfectly complement almost all varieties of modern style, harmoniously look in rooms decorated in the style of shabby chic, Provence, eclecticism, Scandinavian and even avant-garde.

In the manufacture of chandeliers in an eco-style, natural materials are used - metal, wood, glass, crystal, fabric, paper (most often rice), shells, pebbles, twigs, straw, bamboo can serve as decorative elements.

Traditionally, a chandelier is suspended in the center of the room. But recently, multifunctional interiors have become more widespread - a space consisting of several segments requires a more developed lighting system. Very often, the central chandelier is supplemented by built-in lighting - it can be either an LED strip located along the perimeter of the ceiling, or lamps located locally depending on the location of the functional areas.

The chandelier can be located not only in the center of the room. For example, it can become an element of the zoning of a functional segment. In the living room, which combines the functions of a dining room, a chandelier can be placed above the dining table. In a common room with a fireplace, the chandelier can be “shifted” towards the soft zone, especially if, in addition to the pendant lamp, there are other light sources - a floor lamp or wall sconces.

In the bedroom, the chandelier can be suspended not in the center of the room, but at the foot of the bed (if you want to use a rather long structure, but the height of the curtain does not allow it) or equip a pair of pendant lights with bedside tables on the side of the bed from the bed.

For a spacious room, a pair of identical chandeliers is a fairly often used design technique for foreign projects. But in our country, many homeowners were able to appreciate the benefits of this arrangement of lighting fixtures. On the one hand, you can illuminate a considerable area of ​​the room, while maintaining a symmetrical atmosphere, on the other hand, create an original tandem that can become a highlight of the interior.

But what if there are not two, but three chandeliers? Of course, for such lighting and decoration, a considerable area of ​​the room is necessary and its height is sufficient. Especially spectacular trinity of identical pendant lights looks when placed strictly in a row.

It is logical that the chandelier, if it is not the only lighting fixture in the room, must correspond to other fixtures in the style of execution. At the same time, experts argue that there is no need to select devices from the same collection, it is enough to opt for models of the same stylistic accessories made of the same materials, albeit of different colors, decorated with different decor.

On the other hand, chandeliers that are excellent in terms of execution and decoration, illuminating one room - an interesting and bold design move. If you feel in yourself enough courage for such an interior decoration - this will become a hallmark of not only this room, but the entire home.