20 Living Room Chandeliers You’ll Love

This undulating, open weave basket chandelier is a handsome update to the Ikea Sinnerlig pendant that’s become ubiquitous in recent years (we love you, Sinnerlig, but it’s time to let some other light fixtures have their time in the sun). Use a handcrafted piece to create contrast in rooms with right-angled furniture and crisp patterns, like the mixed plaids on these sofas.

Tiers of glass teardrops catch the light like sun dazzled dew on this elegant pendant. It draws the eye up to this living room’s vaulted, beamed ceiling. That array of orbs balances the more angular elements in the room, like the sofas, armchairs and coffee tables.

This French country living room is all about understated elegance. The delicate patina on the mantel and the herringbone bricks in the hearth pair beautifully with the curios arranged above them. Also pairing nicely with these elements is the dainty chandelier hanging above the sectional.

This casual countryside space features a chandelier that boasts dark and dramatic beadwork. Its strands don’t hang perfectly, and this look is right at home here — but its tone and detail draw the eye up and elevate the space surrounding it.

The pendant starring in this eclectic California living room complements the curated pieces throughout the home. Its pale wood arms reference the more organic pieces, like the ottoman, console and coffee table, while its hub and shades echo crisp, dark frames and a geometric throw pillow. This kind of impact is very LA: there’s drama, but it’s still somehow laid back.

More streamlined elements, like the sideboard, television and window frames in this spacious living room, interact with intricate vintage pieces, like the mirror above the mantel and the showstopping Murano chandelier dangling from the rough-hewn beams. Centered over a gleaming coffee table, this piece infuses the whole room with a feel of opulence.

This crisp chandelier’s rich golden tone contrasts beautifully with the iron shelving unit and window casings in this living room. It features an elemental silhouette that is a foil for the unstructured sofa and the intricate pattern in the area rug.

There’s subtle, natural drama in the way the pale marine tones in this space interact with the warm, coral notes in the table lamps, occasional chairs and accent pillows. Those pairings develop into a major design moment in the center of the room, where a gorgeously unexpected chandelier branches out from the ceiling.

The extravagant ostrich plumes surrounding this chandelier are just the beginning of its playful drama. An intricate medallion anchors it to the ceiling, and the ceiling itself is papered with an ethereal, gray on white pattern. Why aren’t all accessories this much fun?

The smoky tone of the glass shades on this retro piece complement the warm, rugged feel of the four leather armchairs and cowhide ottoman below it. A vintage-inspired chandelier is a clever pick for a space with midcentury accents, like the objects arranged on the dark built-in shelves flanking the fireplace.

A contemporary, black Sputnik chandelier is a fitting choice for this crisp black-and-white living room. The spindles echo both the geometric patterns in the area rug and the contrast between the deep accent wall and the bright molding surrounding the patio door.

Why settle for a single chandelier when you can feature two elegant fixtures in a large space? Given this room’s generous dimensions, a single piece, like the flush mounted fixture above the coffee table, would feel stranded in space all by itself. The addition of the pendant variation over the piano makes this space feel complete.

The bold, minimalist pendant in this contemporary cottage is a sophisticated contrast to the mostly white living space. The clean, black piece anchors the room and makes a statement in the space.

The soft curves on this wrought-iron chandelier echo graceful curves atop this living room’s built-in cabinets and fireplace. The chandelier's generous width and shallow depth are also well suited to the space. While a dining room chandelier should hang about 36 inches above the table and take up significant visual real estate, this piece contributes to the room without dominating it.

This luxurious penthouse living room occupies a historic bank building and there’s a lot of room to illuminate here. Supplemented with wall sconces and recessed lights, this iron and glass chandelier is a modern piece that hints at the space’s industrial past.

The handsome furniture pieces in this sitting area — a pair of tailored velvet armchairs, a demure white lamp and neutral striped drapes — are the drumroll that leads up to the chandelier. Its fabulous, nearly innumerable arms make it look a bit like a deep sea creature, and they do the delightful work of tipping the space in an altogether more fanciful direction.

Considered from the bottom up, the chandelier in this luxurious space gets more interesting. Its lowest tier has four balanced arms that rise up to two single sconces and shades. Those subtle deviations from symmetry don’t shout for attention, but they add considerable character to the living room they crown.

The high drama of the carved, contrasting ceiling beams in this Tudor Revival home’s living room call for over-the-top glamour. This art deco style chandelier is just the piece the space needs to look refined, elegant and dramatic.

This Brooklyn brownstone’s delicate glass chandelier infuses the living room with golden light. Echoed in accents like the table lamps, the gilded bowl on the coffee table and even the glow of the hearth, this pendant feels a bit like a miniature sun.