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Mini Chandeliers, also called chandelettes, are usually less than 12 inches in diameter. This small type of chandelier lighting provides excellent accents to stairwells, foyers, or other small areas.
Mini chandeliers for bathrooms are even gaining popularity for those wanting to make their bathrooms stand apart. They are a great choice for anyone who does not have the money or space for their larger counterparts.
There are a wide variety of things to take into consideration before purchasing a mini chandelier
Some considerations are ceiling height, room size, color, size, crystal, style, and of course price. Below we will review each of these mini chandelier considerations as well as some others.
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Ceiling Height
As a lighting fixture a mini chandeliers first priority to provide light. If the mini chandelier is on a short chain and attached to a high ceiling, it is not going to be able to put off much light. Not to mention if the mini chandelier is mounted too high, no one will be able to view its beauty. Find locations in your home where the ceiling is at just the right height to avoid long chains and still allow the mini chandelier to put off adequate light.
Room Size
Whereas mini chandeliers are usually less than 12 inches in diameter, you do not want to place one of these in the middle of a large living room. However, if the ceiling height is around 6 – 8 feet high along the walls, having mini chandeliers as end table lights would make for a very nice touch. On the other hand if you have a foyer that is two feet wide you do not want to have a 12 inch chandelier hitting people in the head.
Breakfast nooks, bathrooms and bedrooms also make for very nice locations for mini chandeliers. Bay windows make an excellent place for mini chandeliers. Many times people will place one centered on each window, with the center chandelier setting a few inches higher than the other two. Depending on the ceiling height in your kitchen, having a mini chandelier over the kitchen sinks adds a nice touch as well as good lighting in an important area.
Color
The color you choose for your mini chandelier is a very important choice. Not only do you want this lighting fixture to match your current décor, you also want it to match future décors. Many mini chandeliers come in black or white although there are many more colors including metal finishes to choose from. The metal finishes include bronze, copper, pewter, steel, and cast iron. If you are a huge fan of cast iron, but you really like the white finish, go with the cast iron because not only will it stand out against light colored walls, but it will also match any décor you choose on down the road.
Your mini chandelier should be a contrasting color from the wall color. If you have white walls, with white curtains a white chandelier is just going to blend in with the rest of the décor. This does not mean you have to choose black or another dark finish, instead you can find a warm tone such as a silver, nickel or rose finish. Another option is to match the lamp to decorative pieces you already have. For example: if you have a lot of plants in your living room, choosing a complementary color like a yellow or blue would be a good choice, or you can choose a contrasting color such as red, purple or orange.
Size
This may seem like an odd thing to discuss whereas we are already talking about mini chandeliers. What more do you need to know than they are less than 12 inches in diameter? Good question. A mini chandelier can vary in size from 3 inches to 20 inches, depending upon the manufacturers’ description of “mini”. Depending on where you want to place your mini chandelier, size can play a very important role.
As a beautiful accessory to a bathroom mirror or vanity, one could use up to five 3 inch mini chandeliers. Each one could match each other, or you could have five different colors in the same mini chandelier model. Each mini chandelier could be at an equal height or the center could be the highest point while the rest trail downward slightly.
The mini chandelier that is to be placed over the table in the breakfast nook should be no less than 12 inches, ensuring plenty of light even on overcast days. A chandelier in the foyer can range anywhere from 6 inches to 12 inches, depending on the area and height of your entry way.
Crystal
Crystal is the most popular form of chandelier mini or not, at least it is the most well known. Mini crystal chandeliers are beautiful additions to any home adding class and elegance. Many suggest placing crystal chandeliers in front of windows so that even when they are not turned on they can reflect the beautiful prisms across the walls. Another excellent placement for crystal mini chandeliers is in front of mirrors.
Styles
Besides crystal there are at least fourteen different styles of mini chandeliers. Traditional, Early American, Asian, Art Deco, Mission, Victorian and Old World just to name a few of the mini chandelier styles, each with different features. Some of the various features include candles, mini shades, glass sconces, as well as other decorative features. The best way to determine which style suits you and your house the best is to visit various websites and view what they have classified under the various styles. Once you find a style that really speaks to you then you can narrow your search from there.
Price
Depending on the size and materials mini chandeliers can be found for as little as $60 when on clearance or found in a discount or overstock distributor. Most often though mini chandeliers range anywhere from $100 – $1,000. Simple elegant mini chandeliers with few decorative features typically are in the $100 – $200 range. If you really like crystal and you like a lot of it be prepared to spend a little more.
Bottom Line
No matter the amount of space you have or your budget mini chandeliers are an excellent investment. They not only add beauty and light to your house they also, last for years and match a wide variety of décors.
There are things you can do to conserve energy with your lighting while adding style and elegance. Consider energy saving bulbs.
There are two more articles on this series that offers more information about mini chandeliers: Choosing the Perfect Mini Chandelier and Choosing Mini Chandeliers for Bathrooms.
You can readily find a beautiful mini chandelier to adorn your home at very reasonable prices from Amazon with many lamps eligible for free shipping right now. Browse and click on any item to get more details.
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