Large Rustic Chandeliers
Buy the best large rustic chandeliers selected and recommended by interior designers. By Vanessa Weber.
When most people think of rustic chandeliers, they think of rough, somber, or antique pendant lights that don't fit their interior style. However, rustic chandeliers can add elements of modernity. After all, they often consist of solid wood, fine branches, or robust metal elements, which can resonate with industrial home designs.
Large Rustic Chandeliers
Buying Guide
Vanessa Weber
Interior Design Expert
Vanessa is a New York-based designer specializing in architectural lighting. Whether you are planning an event, want to illuminate your backyard retreat or simply need advice on what lamp to purchase for your bedroom, Vanessa will be more than happy to share her knowledge and expertise.
A large rustic chandelier will mostly match with any interior that features stone, brick, and wooden elements, be it window frames, the panel on the ceiling, or furniture pieces.
That said, your home doesn’t necessarily have to be country for a rustic chandelier to look good in it. Chandeliers in this style are super versatile and can fit a wide variety of interior designs including modern, transitional, contemporary, farmhouse, and many more. Besides, a large rustic chandelier will always make a statement whether your home decor is minimalist or maximalist.
Large rustic chandeliers can work with ceilings of different heights, so the best way to ensure a good result is to measure the height of the actual chandelier in relation to the room:
- In rooms that are up to 8 feet high, consider between 2.5” and 3” of chandelier height for every foot of your ceiling’s height (for example, between 20 and 24 inches in height is perfect for a standard 8-foot room)
- If your ceiling is higher than 8 feet, consider only 2 inches for every additional foot (over 8’)
- However, if you’re planning on placing your large rustic chandelier over a dining table, then the best measure to consider is the space between the bottom of your new lighting fixture and the table’s surface (around 30-36”)
It's not that hard to match your furniture with a large rustic chandelier. You need to start by identifying your basic decor style and then choose your chandelier accordingly. While large rustic chandeliers are best suited to interiors featuring wooden elements and stone, that's not to say that they cannot be paired with other styles.
In fact, rustic chandeliers are incredibly versatile and complement various interior designs, including a transitional, farmhouse, modern and contemporary design. However, if you prefer, you can choose to build a theme around your chandelier, especially if it's something you really like and want to keep for many years.
Therefore, depending on your large rustic chandelier features, bring in pieces of furniture gradually to complement the same style and tone.