Three things to consider before you buy and install a chandelier

A chandelier can be stunning focal point in a room so why not take the time to think carefully about your decision.  At SOR electrical, we’ve installed lots of chandeliers, in all sorts of different shapes and sizes and we think there are three things to consider carefully before you make it a permanent fixture in your home.

Thinking about the right size of chandelier

One of the most important things to think about before you install a chandelier is its size. A small room with ceilings below 8ft, will quickly look cramped if an enormous fixture pours off the ceiling. Having a simple chandelier installed, however, with a small diameter and just one tier would work well. Conversely, if you have a large room with high ceilings, a large opulent chandelier with lots of tiers could warm up the room and provide a focal centre, especially appropriate in grand living rooms or open-plan spaces.

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