Chandelier and Crystal Lighting Advice
How do I clean my chandelier?
- It’s recommended that high quality chandeliers are given a clean once every 2 years.
- For the best results use warm water and vinegar with a kitchen chemmy, wipe over and let the vinegar evaporate the water and leave your chandelier sparkling without any streaks
- Note that the higher the quality of crystal on your crystal chandelier the less maintenance you will require, for example a swarovski crystal that is cut to perfection will last up to 3 years before needing a wipe over.
Things to consider when purchasing a chandelier
- Measure the height of your ceiling, the taller the ceiling the larger the chandelier will be required to fill this space
- The size of your chandelier will also affect how big a room you are trying to illuminate, the larger the area the larger the chandelier required
- Chandeliers should compliment the room not overpower the furniture in it.
- Choose a chandelier that compliments the rooms existing decoration scheme, such as colour, modern or traditional.
- Be creative, don’t restrict suspending chandeliers to dining room tables, they look fantastic in stairwells, bedrooms and even bathrooms.
- Ensure that all chandeliers are installed by a licensed electrician.
Tips for hanging a chandelier
- If you are hanging a chandelier over a dining table ensure that it is placed directly in the middle of the table
- For a dramatic look, hang the chandelier around 75cm – 85cm above the dining table, this is based on a standard 2.4m high ceiling.
- To set the mood install a wall dimmer, this will allow you to alter the intensity of the light produced in the room and also save energy.
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