In metal, in wood, with lampshades… the chandelier models available for the living room are very varied.
If this type of lighting is so successful, it is not without reason.
It offers quality brightness, particularly appreciable in a living room.
If the installation is a little more tedious than that of a floor lamp that you just have to plug in, the light produced completely compensates for this little effort.
In this shopping guide, we will explain how to properly select a design chandelier for your living room and we will offer you some examples as a bonus.
Let's go.
Our selection :
Industrial retro chandelier, Maxduyu
Metal pendant light, Stoex
Vintage ceiling lamp, Comely
Industrial style pendant lamp, Detroit
Maxim pendant lamp, Metrolight
Vertigo pendant light, Msyyuu
Industrial retro chandelier, Maxduyu
Amazon
€19.99
SEE
Bring an industrial touch to your interior with this slightly retro chandelier from the Maxduyu brand.
It is very affordable and its E27 base is compatible with a large number of bulbs.
Thanks to its openwork design, the bulbs of this chandelier are visible, so you can choose one with filaments.
Installing this pendant lamp is quick and easy.
Price
industrial style
Exposed bulb
Easy installation
Decorative
base
Metal pendant light, Stoex
ManoMano
€29.88
SEE
Mixing industrial and vintage inspirations, this pendant lamp by Stoex is one of the most stylish.
The bulb to be connected has an E27 base, easily found on the market.
So you will have a wide choice.
This chandelier is made of black metal, it is solid and resistant.
Too bad it's not a little bigger.
The installation can be complex because of the unclear instructions.
vintage industrial design
base
Solidity
Quite small
Record clarity
Vintage ceiling lamp, Comely
Amazon
€34.98
SEE
ManoMano
€47.22
SEE
Very stylish, this ceiling light from the Comely brand has a very pleasant vintage style.
It is equipped with 6 bulbs, enough to illuminate your living room evenly.
This chandelier doesn't drop too low, so it's space-saving and won't get in the way of tall people.
It has low energy consumption.
On the other hand, the installation is complex.
6 lights
Design
Compact
Low consumption
Complex setup
Industrial style pendant lamp, Detroit
Fnac
€46.15
SEE
ManoMano
€49.68
SEE
Goal
50,29 €
SEE
Rakuten
€54.47
SEE
Cdiscount
€73.33
SEE
Take advantage of optimal light in your living room thanks to this Detroit pendant lamp which has 4 lights.
The bulbs are completely visible, so remember to choose aesthetics and designs.
Part of this chandelier is made of wood, which gives it a very industrial style.
We regret that the sleeves are plastic.
The finishes are not very qualitative.
Exposed bulbs
4 lights
Drink
Plastic sleeves
Finishes
Maxim pendant lamp, Metrolight
Leroy Merlin
49.90 €
SEE
Designed in wood and black metal, this Maxim pendant light from the Matreolitght brand will bring an industrial touch to any interior.
Its installation is very easy, even for those who do not often tinker.
The bulb is not supplied, but it is an E27 base, very common in the trade.
Small flat on the finishes that could have been more worked.
Industrial design
Wood and metal
Easy installation
Finishes
Vertigo pendant light, Msyyuu
Amazon
€147.99
SEE
Play the design card in your living room with this Vertigo suspension from Msyyuu.
It has a very original shape and will be perfectly suited to large rooms.
The power cable is regulator and can therefore be adjusted in length.
Attention, the interior of this chandelier is made of fabric and not metal.
This makes it light, but less solid.
Very original design
Regulator cable
Large parts compatible
Interior in fabric and not metal
What size chandelier for a living room?
The ideal size of a chandelier for the living room will depend on the size of your room to be lit.
Indeed, a bedroom and a living room will not have the same surface area and therefore not the same lighting needs.
The following measures are generally recommended:
For a room of less than 10 m²: the diameter of the chandelier will be between 30 and 40 cm;
For a room ranging from 10 to 15 m²: we opt for a chandelier for the design living room with a diameter of 40 to 45 cm;
For a room of 15 to 20 m²: you need a chandelier with a diameter ranging from 45 to 50 cm;
If the area exceeds 20 m²: the chandelier must have a diameter of at least 60 cm.
Of course, you can have a living room with several spaces, for example a coffee table corner with the sofa, a library corner, or a dining room corner.
It will therefore be necessary to adapt the size of your chandelier according to the different functionalities of the room.
In the library corner, the lighting should not be too powerful, but rather directional.
On the contrary, in the dining room, we want to see what we are doing and what we are eating.
It therefore requires a strong and effective light.
Another point, do not neglect the choice of bulbs.
They will make all the difference.
We find some that diffuse a rather white light, also called cold, while others diffuse a yellow light, called warm.
They therefore make it possible to create very different atmospheres.
Finally, give preference to LEDs,
which are certainly a little more expensive to buy, but which have a much longer lifespan.
They also consume less electricity in general, so they will be ideal if you want to lower your energy bill.
What type of chandelier for living room allows the best lighting?
Everything will depend on the part of the living room to be lit.
If this is the main space, it is better to choose a wide chandelier, including several bulbs.
It will thus offer powerful and efficient lighting, but which can remain warm depending on the choice of bulb.
It is also important to pay attention to the proportions between the chandelier for the living room and the room.
The chandelier should not be excessively large in relation to the surface of the living room, and conversely should not be too small at the risk of going unnoticed, or even being a little ridiculous.
If the chandelier for the living room is important, then it cannot be the only source of lighting in the room.
Consider completing it with a floor lamp, for example directional that can be positioned in a corner,
as well as a small table lamp to place in the corner of the sofa for soft lighting when watching a movie.
As for the style of your chandelier, it's up to you to see according to the decor of your interior.
It must be in line with to create a harmonious whole.
In an industrial living room, nothing like a chandelier for the modern living room in metal or wood.