Lighting is a big part of defining the overall appeal of your home. A careful blend of accent, ambient and natural lighting complete each room and plays the most essential role in shaping its mood and style. The ceiling lamp is much more than just a source of light. It is also a standalone decorative piece that needs to improve the aesthetics of the room even when not in use. With slim and minimal pendants taking over the world, the last decade and a half has seen the gorgeous chandelier increasingly take a back seat. But revival of vintage, retro and industrial decorating styles has once again cast the limelight on this timeless delight.Gorgeous black chandelier steals the show in this contemporary bedroom [From: Edwin Pepper Interiors / Alise O’Brien Photography]Yes, the brilliant crystal chandelier and the dramatic cascading chandelier look simply stunning when used right. But even more striking, unique and exquisite is the chandelier in black! Black chandeliers are a rarity and most of us tend to either pick their white, transparent cousins or even colorful counterparts. But a black chandelier can anchor them room, define it and give it a sense of sophistication without trying too hard. It also works with a variety of styles and does so with complete ease.Black and White InteriorsThis is probably the easiest way to work the black chandelier into the overall color scheme of the room. The black chandelier in an already black and white seems completely at home even w...