I originally saw this same chandelier in my mother’s home, and it was one of those pieces I kept thinking about long after I saw it. When I started looking for a replacement for our outdated dining room light, I kept coming back to the same style. It felt elegant without being too formal, and it gave the room the brighter look I wanted.
Our Dining Room Before the Chandelier
Before the update, our dining room had a much darker feel. The wall table, corner cabinet, dining room furniture, and older chandelier all leaned heavier and more traditional. The room was not terrible, but it did not feel fresh, bright, or like the style I wanted for our home.
The chandelier also looked like it could have been part of the original 1987 décor. Once we replaced the dining table, the old light fixture stood out even more. It was clear that changing the chandelier would make a big difference in pulling the room together.
The Dining Room Updates We Made
The chandelier was the star of the room, but it was not the only change we made. We had also replaced the flooring in the dining room, which helped brighten the space even more and made the lighter furniture feel like a better fit. Along with the new table, softer colors, updated window treatments, and a few decorative pieces, the room finally started to feel more finished.
Here are the main dining room updates we made:
- Weston 5-piece dining room table with 2 additional chairs from El Dorado
- Bush Furniture buffet table
- A new coat of paint on the existing corner cabinet
- NICETOWN stone blue curtains
- Silver and crystal curtain rod
- Hlartdecor hexagon decorative mirror
- Small crystal lamp from Bealls
- Dandelion crystal chandelier
- LED daylight G9 bulbs for the chandelier
- Updated dining room flooring
To get the right paint color for the corner cabinet, we took a shelf from the buffet table to Home Depot for a color match. That helped the older cabinet blend better with the new furniture instead of feeling like a leftover piece from the previous room design.
Why I Chose a Crystal Dandelion Chandelier
The dining room table was a great purchase, but the crystal dandelion chandelier is still my favorite part of the room. It added the elegant look I wanted without making the room feel overly formal. I also liked that the design had a little movement and personality compared to a more basic chandelier.
I wanted a light fixture that would brighten the room and look pretty whether it was turned on or off. This chandelier does both. During the day, the crystal details catch the light, and at night, the fixture gives the room a completely different feel.
The chrome finish also worked well with the grey and blue tones I already had in the room. Since I was trying to move away from the darker cherry wood and heavy colors, the lighter finish helped everything feel more cohesive.
Dandelion Crystal Chandelier Size Options
The dandelion crystal chandelier I purchased came in three size options: 6 lights, 12 lights, and 16 lights. The one shown in our dining room photos is the 12-light option. Our dining room is a good size, and the 12-light chandelier was more than enough for the space.
I think the 6-light option would work better in a smaller dining area, bedroom, office, entryway, or sitting room. The 16-light option would be better suited for a very large room, high ceiling, or a space where you want the light fixture to feel more dramatic. For our dining room, the 12-light version felt like the right balance.
Chrome vs Gold Finish
The chandelier came in chrome and gold when I purchased it. I chose chrome because our dining room colors are mostly grey, blue, white, and crystal accents. The chrome finish felt cleaner and worked better with the other pieces we had already chosen.
The gold option could be beautiful in a warmer room with cream, beige, wood tones, or brass accents. For our space, chrome made more sense. It gave the chandelier a bright, elegant look without clashing with the cooler colors in the room.
Choosing the Right Light Bulbs
The crystal dandelion chandelier does not come with bulbs, so you need to purchase those separately. It uses G9 bulbs, and I specifically wanted LED daylight bulbs rather than soft white. I prefer a brighter, cleaner look in this room, especially because our goal was to move away from the darker feeling it had before.
One thing I noticed while shopping is that many G9 LED daylight bulbs have visible yellow squares on them. Since the bulbs are exposed in this chandelier, I did not want the yellow parts showing. I found a version where the bulb was encased in white plastic, which looked much better with the chandelier design.
The only drawback is that the bulbs I purchased are not fully dimmable in the way I expected. They dim to about halfway and then turn off instead of gradually dimming all the way down. For our purposes, I decided I was okay with that because I liked the look of the bulbs better, but it is something I would want to know before buying.
For more help choosing a lighting tone, my guide to soft white vs daylight bulbs explains the difference between warmer and cooler bulbs and where each one works best.
Installing the Dandelion Crystal Chandelier
Installing this chandelier is not a quick one-person project. Thankfully, my mother came over to help, and I would definitely recommend having two people for the installation. The chandelier has to be assembled, and once the crystal strands are attached, it becomes much heavier and harder to manage.
Here are my biggest installation tips:
- Hang and install the base before attaching the crystal strings.
- Install all of the crystal strings before cutting the zip ties that release them.
- Decide the hanging length before pulling the metal cord through the base.
- Give yourself plenty of time and do not rush the assembly.
The most important thing to know is that the metal cord is a one-way cord. Once you pull it through the base, it does not come back out. You can always shorten the cord to hang the chandelier higher, but you cannot lower it to make the cord longer once it has been pulled through.
That was the biggest installation detail I would warn someone about before buying this chandelier. It is not a reason I would avoid the light, but it is absolutely something you want to know before you start putting it together.
A Brighter Dining Room That Feels Finished
The crystal dandelion chandelier helped take our dining room from dark and dated to lighter, brighter, and much more inviting. It worked with the new table, updated curtains, decorative mirror, and freshly painted corner cabinet to make the room feel intentional instead of pieced together.
If you are considering a crystal dandelion chandelier for a dining room, pay close attention to the size, finish, bulbs, and hanging height before you install it. Those small details make a difference, especially with a light fixture that becomes such a focal point in the room.