How to Select the Right Style Chandelier?

Chandeliers come in a broad range of styles, so it is easy to find a chandelier to complement your taste and aesthetics. Some of the most popular styles include:

Crystal

Crystal chandeliers add glamor to any room as the crystal reflects and refracts the light creating mesmerizing light patterns. Chandeliers made from authentic crystal are usually expensive and require a lot of care and maintenance.

Crystal chandeliers are best suited to traditionally styled homes but can add a romantic touch to shabby chic or French country homes as well.

Candle

Classic candle-style chandeliers feature vertically elongated bulbs and candelabra arms that mimic the look of traditional authentic candle chandeliers. Ideal for formal dining room and foyers, they add vintage charm to transitional and modern country homes.

Shaded

Shaded chandeliers are a variation on the classic candle shape and feature lighting shades over the bulbs to create a warmer, dimmer light. Perfect for gentle lighting during dinner, shaded chandeliers create a stately atmosphere that is perfect for traditional homes.

Drum

Drum chandeliers are a popular modern style of lighting and consist of an oversized lampshade that encloses the entire fixture. Drum chandeliers are highly versatile, depending on the design and material used for the shade. Choose a shade in a neutral textured fabric for Scandi or modern urban homes. Or try a beaded version in a bold jewel tone for mid-century modern spaces.

Sputnik

Sputnik is another modern style of chandelier and is named for its resemblance to a satellite. Spindles with lighted tips extend from a central spine, often in a sunburst or geometric shape. These avant-garde lighting fixtures make eye-catching accent pieces for modern, eclectic, and bohemian homes.

Geometric

Geometric chandeliers offer a modern, elevated alternative to standard rectangular or square globe shapes. The design often features a cage structure around a central set of bulbs. Ideally suited to urban modern homes, as well as minimal and Scandinavian style.

Globe

Globe chandeliers offer a softer version of modern geometric designs for an elegant addition to any room. A central light source (typically modeled on a candle style chandelier) is encompassed by rings often made out of metal to create an orb cage. Use in a transitional entryway to make a big first impression. Or, hang high in a modern farmhouse living room to contrast with wooden furniture.

Wagon Wheel

Single or multiple rings featuring rows of bulbs are suspended by a chain and are often constructed from iron or wood. They usually lack embellishment, making them perfect for minimally decorated spaces or adding a contemporary touch to country or classically styled homes.

Empire

Empire chandeliers have cascading strings of beads that form a conical shape flowing into a bowl or ring structure at the base. The light fixtures can be internal or external, making for a versatile statement piece that adds luxury and elegance to any space. Try a wooden beaded empire chandelier in a bohemian living room.