chandelier trends

Chandeliers can range from the scene-stealing large versions of a decade ago to smaller versions designed for bedrooms, bathrooms, and  
other kitchens. Having made a comeback, chandeliers are now available in so many forms there’s hardly a room for which one can’t be found.
A beautiful and elegant way to light a space, chandeliers add a soft ambience to any room. New chandeliers heavily adorned with hand-cut crystals, glass fruits, birds, beads, and baubles can also add a touch of fun.

Designers are hanging them over living room tables, foyer tables, bed canopies, and even nightstands. They can be placed over a vanity or desk, in a breakfast nook, or in small clusters in a corner of any room.

Thinking small is big these days, and mini chandeliers are what’s in. They’re flexible, adaptable, and fit into spaces much more smoothly than their full-sized counterparts. Mini chandeliers are very easy to install and are especially well suited for hallways and open spaces.

Samantha Baker with Beckwith Interiors says that the increasing size of living and family rooms has lead to larger ceiling fixtures and that more styles have become available. “Companies are continually pushing the envelope with artistry to accommodate the demand for new, innovative lighting. Chandeliers are becoming more sculptural serving not only to shed light but as art,” she says.

Pointing to a trend toward brightly colored chandeliers, Baker says they can work with a room’s color scheme or to serve as a juxtoposition to the room.

Like art, chandeliers are a reflection of a homeowner’s taste and evoke the mood or ambiance, according to Ed Leshansky of Fine Art Lamps. “While the chandelier form is true to its original design, we have seen growth in crystal appointments, intricate metal work, unique shades, and a wide variety of finishes.”

According to Tanna Miller of Trends & Traditions, “Classical still reigns in the Middle Tennessee lighting market, but noticeable departures exist. The most popular new trend is referencing a time before classic Greece in either Gothic proportions or cottage European styles.  Strap chandeliers with candles are mainstream.”

Miller says one chandelier with a  diamond-like configuration is “fabulous for a tall foyer and has intriguing detail throughout. It feels French, but it could be from Chicago this century at the same time. It transcends the current trend.  I always place chandeliers on dimmer switches and usually light the shadows of large rooms with recessed lights as well.”

The latest look in traditional chandeliers includes designs with two or three tiers of lighting. Often employing upturned bowls or mini lamp shades, these traditional chandelier designs create an elegant space for conversation. Oval-shaped chandeliers in the traditional style are also a hot look, as they help fill the space over larger dining tables and seating arrangements.

There are a number of sources for chandeliers in the Nashville area including:

Beckwith Interiors
Nashville
615/ 356-0808

Designs by Anna Aycock
Brentwood
615/ 414-5694

Design Interiors
Gallatin
615/ 497-7695

Fine Art Lamps
Nashville
615/ 406-5002
Hermitage Lighting
Nashville
615/ 834-3300

The Snooty Fox
Brentwood
615/ 661-4565

Trends & Traditions
Nashville
615/ 336-3929

Yessick’s Design Center
Brentwood
615/ 376-2971