Tips to Light the Home With Style and Flair
When it comes to lighting the home, there are many forms of illumination that will fit right in to the décor and style that is required by the homeowner. Rustic chandeliers have their own unique charm when the house is decorated in that fashion but some houses demand a more contemporary chandelier to set off the décor.
For the country style home, these hanging lights come in many shapes and forms. The ubiquitous elk antlers sometimes are used to highlight the fact that the homeowner is all about the countryside and the forest style of life. This tends to be a much more casual approach to decoration, but this does not have to mean cheap for sure. Homes that are full of animal skins, well made furniture and a rural setting can sometimes be described as country chic.
Hanging lights can have all forms of decorations on them including elk and bear figures, and they really set the scene for a countrified home place. Hand forged wrought iron twisted into floral shapes are ideal for the more feminine touch, but some like the Wild West scenes that can be depicted in this form of lighting.
Teepees, with all the attendant figures, or perhaps a covered wagon with horses all make for great conversation pieces, as well as providing the subdued lighting that may be desired in such a setting.
For the more modern home, there are hanging lights in a more updated style. Wrought iron is still considered to be in vogue with most households, but add some fine glass shades and it takes the style up a notch or two. Delicate filigree designs also look more feminine so it really is up to the homeowner what effect will be best suited to a particular room or look.
The good thing about hanging lights is that the diversity of style is absolutely endless. Strong bold wooden structures not only look a little medieval, they also add that air of masculinity that some people like. Lights that look like huge cartwheels hung from chains also give the same kind of look and if they are strung over a solid oak table, they look great.
On the other end of the scale are the delicate modern hanging lights with six or more shades in light material or glass. These look best when hung over a fine wooden dining room table and add a touch of elegance to the setting.
Of course, lighting can make or break the look of any room. Having something heavy and masculine in a delicate looking room will surely make the décor look clumsy. Similarly, having the delicate and pretty hanging light in a room full of hunting trophies will also look completely out of place.
It is important that the style of the room or house is taken into consideration when choosing the right lighting effects. Choose the theme and then choose the lighting accordingly. If in doubt, try looking in some design magazines to see what the fashion of the day is.