Japanese-style decoration means a minimum of frills, functionality and a harmonious combination of individual interior items.
Japanese style is the convenience of the things used and the absence of unnecessary details. Restraint is manifested in the color scheme. No defiant, bright, eye-catching shades. Everything is done in calm colors.
Lighting devices in the style of the Land of the Rising Sun also do not tolerate pretentiousness and extravagance. Chandeliers are presented in all kinds of appropriate options, endowed with a variety of shapes. Everything is perfect in Japanese.
The characteristic colors of the 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 devices are a minimum of colors and angular shapes.
The color scheme is limited to 3-4 rather muted shades. Classics are preferred: black, white, gray, brown and beige. It is predominantly. But this does not mean that everything is limited to these colors. Allowed to add other colors, but, as always, not flashy.
In addition, a Japanese-style chandelier can be endowed with additional decoration in the form of national characters, or it can depict any Japanese plot.
Features in the execution of forms
If you do not deviate from the traditional design, then the chandelier in the Japanese style is mainly made in the shape of a ball, square or rectangle.
To create the base of the chandelier, only natural materials are used. It could be:
- Glass. The Japanese-style glass chandelier is a very fashionable design decision and widely sought after. In the classic version, frosted glass is used, made in white or light brown color without any additional decorated details.
- Linen material. It is also a classic to make chandelier shades from natural fabrics.
- Rice paper. Paper shades can often be found in the interiors of Japanese rooms.
- Wood. Natural wood species is another traditional design of foundations and partitions for chandeliers.
If the interior of the room is made with an emphasis on high cost, then the chandelier should be made of elite materials, for example, of expensive glass.
In traditional Japanese homes, it’s almost impossible to see a chandelier made of plastic. Only the naturalness of the materials. Therefore, plastic is not applicable in the decoration of Japanese chandeliers.
How to accurately select a Japanese-style chandelier
The Japanese-style chandelier is characterized by an even supply of light. This is due to the fact that the chandelier in the room is associated with the moon among the Japanese people. Therefore, even, dim light is an imitation of moonlight.
When choosing a ceiling chandelier, you should take care of purchasing additional illuminating devices for unlit areas of the room.
Japanese-style chandeliers are presented in 4 categories: summer, autumn, winter and spring. From each other they differ in the fabric basis.
When choosing a chandelier, it is worth giving preference to wood. It has a national appearance, 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 a holistic interior. Preference is given to chandeliers of rectangular or spherical shape. Material - wood or rice paper, which corresponds to the traditional design. Often use a glass round chandelier.
Basically, a hanging type of chandelier in the kitchen is used above the dining area. The light from them is dim. The working area is complemented by built-in light sources, the light intensity of which should be brighter than above the dining area.