The Wall Street Journal reports that millennials are rejecting chandeliers as an interior decor item. Millennials have championed every other vintage-furniture design trend, from spindle beds to cross-stitching, but the chandelier has escaped their notice.

As a result, stunning vintage crystal chandeliers may be had for just a few hundred dollars.

A decade ago, traditional chandeliers were more common when the popular style was a traditional, feminine Parisian apartment aesthetic. Now, mixing styles is one of the most popular trends. A vintage spindle bed, for example, can be paired with a midcentury light or an unusual flush mount sconce such as a Murano-glass flower.

The switch to LED illumination is another reason for the decreasing popularity of chandeliers. The incandescent bulbs that power vintage chandeliers are having a hard time competing with long-lasting, energy-efficient LED lamps.

But chandeliers do have their advantages. They are best with a dimmer switch. Nothing beats the soft golden glow of a chandelier for improving the quality of discussion and the appearance of the table’s attendees.

The classic design of a traditional chandelier means they will never go extinct. Lighting firms often include decades-old fixtures alongside modern options in their catalogs. Classic architecture is a safe choice when it comes to resale.

When installing a chandelier, you want it to take center stage for the best appearance. Don’t hang it too low. A chandelier should hang at least 7 feet off the ground. If it’s over a dining room table, it should hang 35 inches above the table’s top. And consider the room paint color. You want a complimentary color that reflects the chandelier’s gleam on the walls.

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