Jan 04 2012

Tips for Choosing the Perfect Ceiling Fan Chandelier

Posted by Modern Homes in Lighting

Here is a combination that you don’t see every day: the ceiling fan chandelier. Finally, you do not have to compromise air circulation for ambient lighting –enjoy double the functionality with this unique unification of two favorite fixtures. The ceiling fan chandelier is an uncommon solution that seems to make perfect common sense.

Are you ready to embrace this new flavor of light fixture? Keep reading to find out how easy it is to find the best ceiling fan chandelier for your home!

Measuring and Selecting Location

You might have to limit your ceiling fan chandelier options according to where you’re planning to install the new fixture. Although it comes down to your personal preferences and decor it is often advised that shoppers use the following formula to size their new fixture: take the length and width of your room in feet, then convert that measurement to inches. This figure, in inches, will be the diameter of your new ceiling fan chandelier.

If you want to hang a ceiling fan chandelier over a table (whether it is dining room or coffee table), you can disregard the size of the room and instead opt for a fixture that is ¾ the width of your table. Height matters – make sure the bottom of the chandelier is still a good thirty inches from the tabletop. You can adjust these ratios if you are using a series of small fixtures, or if you are decorating a two-story room.

Most electrical light boxes can only support fifty pounds, so if you are planning to buy a larger ceiling fan chandelier you might want to arrange to install proper supports. This can add significant cost, but will open a completely new world of full-sized options.

Choosing a Ceiling Fan Chandelier

There are two styles of ceiling fan chandelier from which to choose: some models are built with an emphasis on the fan, and others emphasize the chandelier. Fans with small chandelier accents (simple pendants or classic dome) are perfect for a casual atmosphere, while thin-bladed fans dominated in proportion by an ornate chandelier would fit in better with more refined, formal interior design ideas.

You can get the best of both worlds by choosing a space-saving design with the ceiling fan built right in to the center of a circular, shaded chandelier. This helps to obscure the fan blades, making the entire piece look like a single elegant lighting fixture. Whether you are going with the classic black chandelier or something a little more glitzy, you really cannot go wrong with one of these neat combination ceiling fan chandelier designs.

New lighting can change the atmosphere of a room, but nothing changes a room like unique fixture that serves as such a fascinating focal point. Your guests will be in awe of the ingenious combination of ceiling fan and chandelier – especially because the fixture itself is such a new and exciting concept. You will have a ton of fun looking through all of the ingenious ceiling fan chandelier combinations; who knows, you just might get inspired!

Sep 19 2010

Loft Interior Design

Posted by Modern Homes in Decoration

Part of the appeal of a large and spacious interior is the millions of possibilities that you can explore to alter it, and to make it functional and beautiful. A loft in the city is a perfect canvass for colors, silhouettes and patterns to come together and create a harmonious and comfortable home for a busy and successful urban dweller. As the occupant of the space, you must be able to determine what you want out of it and maximize its design potential. The first thing that you have to consider in loft interior design is the size and shape of the space. This will give you an empty plan to start with and from this, the best and most feasible layout should emerge. The interior spaces such as the dining area, living area, kitchen and bedroom must be situated in their most ideal location so that activities within the loft can be regulated, well-organized and systematic.

Even the most eclectic and chaotic-looking space has a functional layout that is specifically designed for the occupant of the space. They are specific to the personal needs of the occupant and cannot compare to a different design of another loft which also caters to an occupant with distinct needs and wants. No two persons are alike. This is the principle behind creating the right kind of space for every complex and one-of-a-kind individual out there.

The challenge in planning a loft lies in the proper allocation of the space and in finding interior design materials that will be appropriate for the division of each area. Full length transparent glass walls can create the illusion of continuous space covering multiple areas, however this presents delicate privacy issues for the occupant. If he is living alone, then perhaps this can work, but if he’s sharing the space with his family or friends, then certain privacy requirements should be tackled and given fair attention. Other materials that are more private in nature are textured opaque glass, floor to ceiling curtains, folding screens or panels and solid or laminate wood sliding doors and panels. They can be very creative alternatives to the common gypsum board or ply board wall.

Depending on the interior theme that the occupant has chosen for the loft, the furniture pieces and accessories must be carefully selected. Lofts are wide and roomy and this advantageous quality should be maximized by using contemporary furniture pieces that are light weight and also light in structure. They should be the modified and streamlined versions of the classic furniture pieces if the occupant happens to love the art and culture of the past. Basically, any design theme can work in a loft.  It will only be a matter of regulating their specific styles and placements while choosing the ones that will emphasize the beautiful indoor structure of the space.