"There's something about the experience of existing under a chandelier that makes a person feel royal, spotlit, and of interminable importance. Basking in the light of a dripping glass chandelier in an entryway, dining under a crystal chandelier hanging with great dignity above a long table, or even admiring a thoughtfully designed light fixture set across the length of a kitchen counter-they all relate a sense of occasion. The best chandeliers are able to heighten the experience, literally and figuratively."
"With that in mind, we put together a list of lighting moments to make things equal parts dramatic and aesthetic in your home. While the crystal chandelier is what-of-course-comes to mind first, we recognize that not all (see: not a single person on AD 's digital staff) has the ceiling height to suit the large chandeliers of our Art Deco dreams, but we do have the ability to smuggle in a ceiling light that approaches that same effect without hitting the floor."
"The Lorenzo model is a particular favorite of Red Hot Chili Pepper's drummer, Chad Smith, where it hangs above a dining nook in his family's ski chalet, contrasted by a fur rug and Paraguayan leather chairs. The Lorenzo is indicative of the resurgence in artisanal decor and the sculptural glass lighting solutions that are making their comeback. It feels both modern and vintage, making it the perfect chandelier for merging styles both old and new."
Existing under a chandelier creates feelings of royalty, being spotlit, and enduring importance. Chandeliers—from dripping glass in entryways to crystal over long tables or designed fixtures along counters—convey a sense of occasion and heighten experiences literally and figuratively. Lighting moments for dramatic, aesthetic effect suit living rooms, foyers, and dining rooms and require attention to appropriate sizes and styles. Ceiling height limits often prevent large chandeliers, so ceiling lights that mimic the effect provide alternatives. Top picks include the Soho Home Lorenzo, Roll & Hill Lorna, and Serea & Lily Capiz; the Lorenzo exemplifies an artisanal, modern-vintage resurgence.
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