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by Jennifer Bailey
Lighting fixtures are usually the most overlooked aspect of interior decoration. More often than not, you have hideous-looking light brackets that do not at all coordinate with the overall décor. And, as with wall mounted light fixtures, the wrong type of chandelier at the wrong place can spell doom for the entire look of the house.
Chandeliers have this grand, opulent look about them that make them very tempting purchases. Your fingers may have itched to grab a chandelier that you spotted in the shop window, and perhaps you eventually purchased it without even thinking whether it was at all suitable for your house. That’s the root of all the trouble.
Chandeliers are usually large pieces, and if your living quarters are small, the chandelier will end up overshadowing every other bit of furniture, marring the entire look of the room. On the other hand, if you have a large room, with heavy bits of furniture, a small chandelier would be lost in the maze. And it is, after all, actually meant to be a showpiece.
Chandeliers are of various types—wrought iron, crystal, antler—and each complements a different sort of décor. So you cannot have an ornate chandelier in a room that sports a minimalist look. Similarly, a rustic chandelier would look totally out of place in a modern, swanky apartment.
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When buying a chandelier, it also important to bear in mind that they require quite a bit of pampering. These are objects that gather dust easily. So if you do not intend to spend time dusting, you might rethink the purchase. A chandelier covered in dirt and grime looks positively ugly.
It may be only one showpiece amidst a host of others, but the chandelier alone has the potential to make or break the décor of a room.
Chandeliers provides detailed information about chandeliers, crystal chandeliers, antler chandeliers, candle chandeliers and more. Chandeliers is the sister site of Kitchen Curtains.
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Candle Chandeliers
Chandeliers have a classical elegance about them, and of all the chandeliers available, the candle chandelier "takes the cake" because of its lighting. Whatever the make of the candle chandelier—wrought iron, crystal or antler—candles are fitted to it create a warm, romantic and inviting atmosphere. An incandescent candle chandelier, with shadows flickering around it, is truly a spectacular sight. These chandeliers also give a medieval look to the place.
Wrought Iron Chandeliers
It is not very often that you find light fixtures with a distinct character; but you do with the chandelier. There’s the delicate, touch-me-not beauty of the crystal chandelier. And then, there’s the robust, wrought-iron chandelier.
Antique Chandeliers
Chandeliers conjure visions of royalty, grandeur and opulence. Though sleeker and slimmer versions have evolved, there’s still an aura of antiquity that surrounds a chandelier. So when one is striving for an antique look for his home, going in for turn-of-the-century furniture, a decadent looking fireplace and a chandelier are the first things on his mind.
Antler Chandeliers
Despite the raised eyebrows and reproaches from environmentalists and animal lovers, antler chandeliers continue to be in vogue. Antler chandeliers, as the name suggests, are made from the branched horns of a stag or a reindeer, shed naturally. The frame obtained in this manner must be first thoroughly cleansed, and only then can the bulbs or the candles be fitted and made into a chandelier.
Chandelier Lamp Shades
There are robust-looking chandeliers in wrought iron, crystal chandeliers that are simply drop-dead gorgeous, and candle chandeliers that ooze romance. And lampshade chandeliers are dainty, pretty things. The chandelier frame is a pretty massive, with lampshades that are attached to the top. So it is obvious that this type of chandelier is meant for a large room.
Chandelier Lighting
Interior designers are unanimous on one thing: gone are the days when lights were meant only for illumination. These days, mood lighting is much more in vogue, and chandeliers, as well as light fixtures are well suited for this purpose. Mood lighting is a relatively new concept in interior decoration, and it means creating a particular ambience with light. This can be achieved by varying the color of the light, its intensity or the look of the lamp.
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