Japanese-style decoration implies a minimum of frills, functionality and a harmonious combination of individual interior items.
Japanese style is the convenience of used things and the absence of unnecessary details. Restraint is also manifested in the color scheme. No defiant, bright, attention-grabbing shades. Everything is done in soothing colors.
Lighting fixtures in the style of the Land of the Rising Sun also do not tolerate pretentiousness and extravagance. Chandeliers are presented in all sorts of appropriate options, endowed with a variety of shapes. Everything is Japanese perfect.
Characteristic colors of chandeliers
An example of what a Japanese-style chandelier looks like, the photo below shows.
As you can see, the main characteristic features of lighting fixtures are a minimum of colors and angular shapes.
The color solution is limited to 3-4 rather muted shades. Preference is given to the classics: black, white, gray, brown and beige. This is predominantly. But this does not mean that everything is limited to these colors. It is allowed to add other colors, but, as always, not flashy.
Besides this, a Japanese-style chandelier can beendowed with additional decoration in the form of national hieroglyphs, or some Japanese plot can be depicted on it.
Features in the execution of forms
If you do not deviate from the traditional design, then the Japanese-style chandelier is mainly made in the form of a ball, square or rectangle.
Only natural materials serve to create the base of the chandelier. It could be:
- Glass. The Japanese style glass chandelier is a very fashionable design solution and widely demanded. In the classic version, matte glass is used, made in white or light brown without any additional decorated details.
- Linen material. This is also a classic - to make chandelier shades from natural fabrics.
- Rice paper. Paper ceiling can often be found in the interiors of Japanese rooms.
- Tree. Natural woods are another traditional design of bases and partitions for chandeliers.
If the interior of the room is made with an emphasis on high cost, then the chandelier should also be made of elite materials, for example, expensive glass.
In the traditional homes of the Japanese, it is almost impossible to see a chandelier made of plastic. Only natural materials. Therefore, plastic is not applicable in decorating Japanese chandeliers.
How to choose a Japanese-style chandelier correctly
Japanese-style chandelier is characterized by even light distribution. This is due to the fact that the chandelier in the room is associatedthe Japanese people with the moon. Therefore, even, subdued light is an imitation of moonlight.
When choosing a ceiling chandelier, in parallel, you should take care of purchasing additional lighting fixtures for unlit areas of the room.
Japanese style chandeliers are presented in 4 categories: summer, autumn, winter and spring. They differ from each other in the fabric base.
When choosing a chandelier, you should give preference to wood. It has a national look, and is also very durable in operation.
Which chandelier is suitable for the kitchen
Japanese-style chandeliers for the kitchen are selected in addition to the whole interior. Preference is given to chandeliers of a rectangular or spherical shape. Material - wood or rice paper, which corresponds to the traditional design. Often a round glass chandelier is also used.
Basically, the hanging type of chandeliers in the kitchen is used above the dining area. Their light is subdued. The working area is supplemented with built-in light sources, the light intensity of which should be brighter than above the dining area.
