Chic Design With Crystal Chandeliers
You may have seen that SNL skit with Scarlet Johansson about chandeliers, or as she puts it, “chanda-lee-ahs.” As humorous as the skit may be it is the truth that chandeliers really can be used for any room and they come in many, many styles. There are plenty of chic ways to incorporate a crystal chandelier into your home decor.
A dining room is the iconic location for crystal chandeliers. You have the option of flush mount chandeliers, vintage chandeliers, or something elongated and modern- like crystal pendants that stretch across the length of the dining room table.
If you want to be daring find lighting fixtures that don’t quite match the decor but complement color-wise. Put something whimsical in a serious room to lighten the atmosphere. A little quirk goes a long way.
On the other hand, if you want something strikingly traditional you can buy a big gold or brass chandelier and place it in a room with Victorian furniture.
There really are no limits to the application of chandeliers in your home.
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How Many Lights Is Too Many?
The question, “how many is too many?” can be applied to any number of scenarios. One is picking lighting for your room. You really can over-light a room just as much as you can under-light it. Choose the lighting for the room carefully. If it’s too dark, you and your guests won’t be able to see well. If it’s too bright you and your guests will expect Jerry Orbach to start interrogating you. Neither scenario is right.
Crystal chandeliers are one way to achieve a balance. They can light a little or a lot depending on placement, the amount of lights on the chandelier, and how well it will reflect on the walls. Maria Theresa chandeliers, for example come with as little as four lights all the way up to forty-nine. This way you can choose a chandelier based on the amount of light you need in your room. The bigger chandeliers are obviously for large open spaces, like halls and foyers. They’re better for businesses like catering halls and hotels. The smaller ones are more personal for restaurants or homes.
The other thing you can do is to get smaller chandelier and pair it with matching wall sconces. This way you can spread the light around without having overkill in one spot.
No matter how you choose to light the room, a crystal chandelier is guaranteed to be a classy fixture.
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Lighting for a Special Event
Crystal chandeliers aren’t just meant for entryways in the home and palaces with ceilings as high as the eye can see. No, there is some definite in between places, making crystal chandeliers quite possibly one of the most versatile lighting fixtures you can buy. For those who own catering halls that can be used for weddings, parties, and other special events, the best way to light up the room is through chandeliers.
At special events there are going to be people out on the dance floor or mingling with friends, family, or even business partners. There might even be a side dedicated to food and drinks and of course there will be plenty of tables dispersed throughout the room. The bottom line is that you can’t afford to clutter the floor with lighting fixtures. But you can occupy all that empty space on the ceiling. Large chandeliers will provide plenty of lighting and ambiance, meaning you don’t need to invest in too many fixtures. But let’s be honest for a moment. Don’t you automatically associate chandeliers with regalia and elegance? If done tastefully, people will gasp knowing those who threw the event must have had enough money to splurge on such a fancy place. Even if you’re not charging exorbitant amounts of money, you can at least look like you do.
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Crystal Chandelier Design Trends
With the unveiling of 2012 in the coming few days, we should expect to see a new direction for home lighting. Even as of now things have been set in motion by home design specialists to start re-tooling how we incorporate lighting fixtures into the home stylistically. In the past year or two we have seen crystal chandeliers work their way out of the foyer and dining room and into other locations around the house. Now it’s time to assess the changes.
Let’s start with the bedrooms. A small to medium sized crystal chandelier is appropriate to hang nearby or above the bed or desk, the two focal points of the room. It may be best to find mood lighting that you can set dimmers on. It is also best to complement this with a table lamp on a nightstand or a floor lamp with directional shade.
Is your home slightly eclectic? Rooms with unusual design features such as vents or columns can become a point of intrigue depending on the direction you point lights. Studio lamps, hanging lights, and chandeliers balance quirk with class. They work well in open spaces.
Another fantastic location is the home study. Are you an avid reader or play an instrument? The study can be your library and practice room. Bookcases, instruments, and other peculiarities are the archetypal conversation pieces to be showcased by chandeliers and high hats.
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Ring in the New Year with Crystal Chandeliers
With Chanukah and Christmas this week and New Year’s Eve next week, I’m sure there are plenty of parties happening in your home. It’s a festive time, a time for celebration, laughter, and joy. Why not end the year and start the next year with a beautiful bang? Well, with crystal chandeliers to be more precise. It’s a wonderful addition to the home and how can you not have one over the dining room table? It’s cliche, I know, but it does make the perfect spot. A crystal chandelier can illuminate the room, offering plenty of stunning light over your holiday centerpiece.
And when that ball drops on December 31st (technically January 1st), you can celebrate with loved ones in your home under the shining light of your new chandelier. But let 2012 be the year you splurge a little and think outside the box. Perhaps a chandelier in the master bathroom, your bedroom, even the living room! With so many designs and styles, the possibilities are endless. Do a little redecorating for the new year and let Kingdom Lighting help you along the way. With their discounts, you won’t have to splurge too much for beauty in your home.
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Outdoor Lighting: Lamps, Sconces, and Crystal Chandeliers
If you have ever seen the Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe you may remember seeing a lamppost mid-forest. All it takes to turn a drab outside setting into something interesting is the right kind of lighting. You can do this simply by having lights that showcase the beauty of the space.
In your yard you should have carefully placed lamps. Lampposts or Japanese lanterns are both popular choices for garden spaces near pools. As you get closer to the home, you should have outdoor hanging lights. Landscape lighting can be used to highlight walkways, statues, and other design features in the yard. They give a soft glow.
Patios look best with crystal chandeliers, wall sconces and other wall lighting. They brighten the area when it starts to get dark. Always aim for materials that are easy to clean or age well with weathering. Brass, copper, tin, and antique gold are all ideal materials. A crystal chandelier is appropriate for outside dining areas as well. They showcase the warm tones in tiles and stucco. Maria Theresa chandeliers look great with Spanish villa style exteriors and also look great in the entrance-ways.
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Different Types of Crystal Chandeliers
Before you make a purchase, you should know what kind of crystal chandeliers you’re buying and what each unique kind offers you. There are different types of crystals that are used for chandeliers. Each kind has individual elegance and signature features.
Rock crystals are not actually crystals. They are stones that resemble the gems. That is not to say that they are not lovely. They are one of a kind in their appearance and they can take billions of years to properly form, meaning just as much TLC was given to them by mother nature.The other upside is that they will never get overheated. They will stay cool to the touch even if your light is on for hours.
Vintage crystals are found in sincere antique collections. The chandeliers with themwill often feature beading and other fancy jewelry.
Legacy crystals are from Venice. They are fire-polished and molded. They also have an antique appeal. They are one of the more popular types.
Handcut crystals are some of the most individualistic. Every chandelier featuring these is one of a kind, just like the cuts in each crystal. They go through several stages to make them refractive and elegant.
Swarovski crystals are of Austrian origin. They’re very clear to allow plenty of light and come in a multitude of colors. They’re considered pricey, but they are well worth adoration.
Look for these different crystals when looking for a crystal chandelier. Kingdom Lighting provides many Maria Theresa chandeliers with hand cut crystals.
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Using A Chandelier As Focal Point
I bet you’ve thought that lighting was intended only to highlight other things in the room. After all, that is ultimately what lights do. They draw attention to the furniture and the walls. However, if you have a crystal chandelier then you’re missing out on one advantage it has over other lighting fixtures. Chandeliers are an interesting element in and of themselves, meaning you need not another focal point in the room unless you so choose.
A Maria Theresa chandelier is distinctive in its look. It has a vintage appeal for a contemporary home. Each one of these chandeliers is a tribute to the Romantic period, with their full design and traditional candle bulb settings. They make fascinating focal points for a room. When you walk into a foyer or dining room they are more likely to be the item people most notice, especially if the crystals are creating light intermittent patterns on the floors. They add the perfect proportion of glamor.
A crystal chandelier hanging above a table creates a unity in the room, especially if you match the styles: contemporary lighting with contemporary furniture, modern with modern furniture. However, this is not a golden rule, just one simple suggestion.
Chandeliers look best in open spaces where they can play a dominant role, but they can just as easily be used in smaller spaces if you want something unique. In kitchens they can hang gently over the counter, off to the side so you see it as you enter.
Try using your chandelier as the main piece of the room and see what difference it makes.
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Using Vintage Crystal Chandeliers In A Contemporary Setting
Home decor is once again getting a revamp. The old ways of keeping same with same are gone. Totally ancient. It is absolutely fine to mix vintage elements into a contemporary home. By all standards, contemporary is not limited to modern design. Contemporary really just signifies a tendency towards current trends and what is trendy now are vintage design elements. Some of the easiest vintage pieces to introduce into a home without creating culture shock are lights. The power of lighting fixtures has enormous impact on a room.
Take for example crystal chandeliers. They are not exclusive to the Addams family no matter what you think. They are far from dusty and dreary (and hanging places for eight-legged friends). In fact, you can find vintage crystal chandeliers that work as absolutely amazing centerpieces for contemporary rooms. The key is not to clash with the current furniture. An antique brass crystal chandelier is a smart way to showcase a glass or wooden dining table. It could also be placed in the living room near a couch with decorative pillows. Use it as a means to draw attention to the most interesting pieces. Not to mention it should garner enough attention of its own.
The more people incorporate chandeliers into their homes, the more the Addams family will have to switch to the clap-on lights (or more like snap-on in their case), thereby bringing them into the modern age. In all seriousness, though, crystal chandeliers are gorgeous and timeless pieces. They can add depth to the lighting in any room. They’re beautiful in foyers, bedrooms, bathrooms, and even outdoors.
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Chandeliers Are The Big Home Trend
You would think that certain things would never fade in and out of use, but they do. Right now we’re seeing a big revival of flashy and exuberant lighting. This trend most certainly includes crystal chandeliers, sconces, and candles. It also means we’re seeing a mesh of different styles finally combine; we’re no longer limited to just contemporary or just traditional.
Your home will feature unique pieces. Special artwork, design features, or furniture needs to be highlighted for full effect. A crystal chandelier hanging above or nearby the most interesting piece will give your room something to talk about. Another big trend is to place chandeliers in unconventional spots. They do not need to be placed in the dead center of a room or above a table. They can be hanging off to the side and assisted by high hats or pendant lights.
Chandeliers can also be used for uniformity. Repeating patterns are comforting. If you have candles and brass sconces, then a vintage brass chandelier with candle fixtures is ideal. The matching elements act as meditative devices, hence your room can be your place to relax after a long day.
There are plenty of trendy ways to decorate your home using chandeliers if you take some time to plot it out.
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