Modern Ceiling Jhumar Designs: Elevate Your Home Decor

A room without lights is a space that is dark, dull and not inviting. Everyone wants their guests to feel at home and warm when they visit their area, and proper light fixtures can do that. We all know about tube lights and lamps but a chandelier has a magic of its own that will make your room feel grand and elegant.

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A chandelier/or jhumar is a light fixture suspended from the ceiling. It has light bulbs, lamps and multiple tiers that make this fixture look like an attractive art piece hanging from one’s roof. In ancient times, chandeliers hanging from essential people’s homes’ ceilings were used to symbolise wealth or power. A jhumar can be hung in any room of your space and can be of any design or have multiple or one tier, depending on the height of one’s ceiling. Here’s a quick list of varieties of chandeliers available in the market that you can choose for your space.

Different types of chandeliers or jhumar designs

Crystal jhumars for drama

As the name suggests, these jhumars are made of glass for a prism-like effect. The glass contains lead oxide that scatters the light around the room, creating a dramatic lighting effect.

In the 16th century, castles used to have huge rock crystal jhumars hanging from the ceiling. These jhumars had multiple candle holders that helped cast light that would hit the glass drops and reflect the light in the room. You can choose from any colour and shape of glass crystals.

Nowadays, candle stands are replaced with shiny bulbs to match the luxurious decor of a person’s space. Since glasses are easy to mould, you can choose from pentagon to rosette, spear-shaped and hexagon prism-shaped glass crystals.

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Modern design in chandeliers

For those who are into the minimalist trend and have done their space with the same minimal decor and ideas, your chandelier choice must reflect the same aesthetic.

A modern chandelier comes in various styles, from contemporary trim silhouettes to cocoon-shaped pieces. The best thing about choosing a modern-styled chandelier is that you can experiment with its shape, colour, tier, several bulbs and materials used. Depending on the height of your ceiling and the mood, go for a large ceiling piece or small bulb fixture. These chandeliers have minimal lines that make the fixture look clean to match your low-toned decor. They do not make a person overwhelmed when they look at it.

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Sputnik-style chandelier for low ceilings

Inspired by the first satellite that successfully orbited around the earth in 1957, this mid-century-styled design became popular among peers who wanted to represent the ‘Atomic Age’ in the 1960s. The pattern includes lines of structure that have bulbs at the outer end to define a burst of lighting.

Sputnik chandeliers work wonderfully for people who want their chandeliers to be the focal point yet also have a particular theme. From pendants holding flower-shaped glasses for femininity to all brass pendants for a bold look, you can have fun with many shapes. Opt for LEDs if you want sleek-looking lights, or go for glass bulbs to maintain that luxe feel. These also work very well for small spaces or low ceilings.

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Waterfall chandeliers for high ceilings

If you get lucky with high ceiling space, you must utilise the empty high space and install a waterfall chandelier. As mentioned in its name, these chandeliers are built to depict a ripple-like effect. The people who enjoy the water and want to incorporate that in their decor, this chandelier style will make you feel like you are standing under a gushing waterfall from below.

The water droplet effect is created using glass crystals dangled in the structure. The glass crystals can be hung from the main body in square, round or tier-shaped drop pendants. Another style is bubble-shaped crystals. The bubble glass is round and adds to the water effect. Add multiple tiers of lights for extra drama and to use up the space. Gold or copper brass works best as the material for the main body for sturdiness.

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Drum chandeliers design

These are hanging lights that depict drums with their shape. Its main feature is that it breaks away into a legion of bulbs. Since these fixtures have multiple bulbs, they can lighten up the entire room efficiently. They come in various shapes and sizes; no matter what your decor looks like, you can always find a drum chandelier to match it.

Floral, light-shaded art pieces and light candle styles are available in the market. Choose from any sturdy material like metal, brass or copper and type of bulbs from modern LEDs to crystal glass bulbs. The outer structure covering the lights can be made of steel nets, fabrics, and even ropes.

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Mini chandeliers style for limited space

Living in a tiny space means being very cautious about your decor and its size. In the past, chandeliers were always prominent in size for a significant effect, so you always needed more height in your room. But modern designs allow people to install chandeliers that are small in structure yet still look magnificent and become the focal point of the room.

Mini chandeliers have smaller proportions than regular-sized ones, yet they still have the same fancy lines, sparkling glass, and shiny bulbs that light up any tiny room. Old mini chandelier designs used to have the same candle-holding stick structure, but now you can experiment with any silhouette. Use small glass crystal drops for luxe, or add bulbs for extra lights.

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Hybrid chandeliers

If none of the abovementioned styles fit your aesthetic, you can always choose a hybrid-styled chandelier. As the name suggests, this style showcases a mix of different design combinations to create a unique framework for your chandelier.

Use a liner line metal or brass frame and hang LED lights below them for a modern style light fixture or add crystals to incorporate both old and new styles. To bring flavour to a toned-down room, use funky lamp shades as the outer cover for the bulbs; these will look great in your dining or bedroom. You can choose from any colour as well.

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FAQs

What are some essential tips when choosing a chandelier for your home?

Consider the ceiling height and the room's tone before choosing a chandelier. The location of your fixture, its cost and maintenance, and its material also matter.

What type of light bulbs are suitable for a chandelier?

Clear halogen bulbs are perfect for modern-style chandeliers for maximum lighting.

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