If you love rustic or natural-looking materials in your home, you may be considering purchasing a wood chandeliers. Wood chandeliers may help to enhance your space if you have a country, rustic or cabin aesthetic and feel in your home. But before you purchase this type of chandelier, you should learn the pros and cons related to it. This will help you decide if a wood chandelier is the best lighting option for your space.
The Cons of Wood Chandeliers
- Wood Chandeliers Require a Lot of Maintenance
One of the downsides associated with wood chandeliers is that they require more care and maintenance than glass, metal or crystal chandeliers. Wood has to be carefully maintained or it can begin to warp, split or rot. The exact care that a wood chandelier will need varies based on the type of wood the chandelier is made from and whether the wood is sealed. If you are looking for a low maintenance lighting option, a wood chandelier may not be the best fit for you.
- They Won't Work In Every Space
The other disadvantage to wood chandeliers is that they will not work in every space. Many chandelier materials, such as glass, metal and crystal, reflect light. This helps the chandelier to open up and brighten up dark or closed off spaces. Wood does not reflect light. This can cause it to make an already dark or small room look darker or smaller. Wood chandeliers work best in bright, airy spaces. If your space is not bright and airy, a wood chandelier may not enhance the space or add to it.
The Pros of Wood Chandeliers
- Wood Chandeliers Are Affordable
One of the benefits associated with wood chandeliers is that they are affordable. Metal, crystal and glass chandeliers can be pricey. Wood chandeliers tend to be cheaper, which is perfect for those who want their lighting fixture to make a statement, without taking a hit to their bank account.
- You Can Alter Your Chandelier in the Future
The other advantage to wood chandelier is that the wood can be altered in the future if your design style changes. Wood chandeliers can have the wood stained or painted to alter its color or appearance. If you are changing the flooring in your home from light to dark, you may want to stain your light fixture to match. Likewise, if you are lightening up your space, you may want to whitewash your wood chandelier. Being able to change the chandelier allows the light fixture to change as your design style does.
Wood chandeliers are not ideal for every space or every homeowner. However, if you are looking to hang the chandelier in an open and light space and you are willing to put in the extra work to maintain the chandelier, it may be perfect for your space. Visit your local lighting retailer to see the various styles of wood chandeliers that you can select from.
