Rustic Chandeliers: A Buyer's Guide

Rustic chandeliers are ideal for a lodge or a cabin, as they provide adequate lighting and lend a rustic look to the surroundings.

If one would like a woodsy look, one could choose chandeliers designed with a pine, cedar, or chestnut finish. Rustic pine chandeliers are made of cast fiber and a timber slice finish, a metal base with wrought iron armature, and hand painted laced lampshades. One could get a 4 light pine cone chandelier with dangling pinecones or go in for ponderosa pine cone chandeliers, where the base of the lights are shaped like pine cones.

In cedar log chandeliers, one can get 5 downward lights and an aspen bronze finish with rustic Scavo glass, or a 9-light chandelier with hand painted copper claret finish and

buckskin leather shades. The chestnut chandeliers with 5 lights (single tier) or 9 lights (double tier) have a chestnut finish with gold dust glass for shades.

One could go for ?bear creek? 3-light, 5-light (upward /downward), or even 9-light fixtures with two tiers sporting an antique bronze finish with champagne frost glass. Or one may prefer a Brownstone 3-light or 5-light (upward/downward), or even a 15-light fixture with three tiers and champagne frosted glass.

If one wants a wild life feel, one could go for the antler or the buckhorn chandeliers. Antler chandeliers come in 5-light or 6-light designs, giving the impression of real antlers with a faux antler finish and with natural faux ostrich leather shades.

One may prefer the soft impression of candlelight with candlelight/casa chandeliers.

Fixtures with 6 lights or 9 lights (two-tier) come in a natural iron finish with rustic candle style glass. The casa chandeliers have 3-light, 5-light, or 9-light (two tier) options with an olde black finish and rust Scavo glass.

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Beautiful, Sparkling Chandeliers!

Beautiful, Sparkling Chandeliers!

If you want to add extra spark to rooms, consider adding chandeliers to the rooms. Chandeliers offer added elegance and charm as well as light. There are many to choose from and these can be custom made as well. A popular choice is the crystal chandelier. This beautiful piece of art is a great piece to add to a home.

If you are in the market for a chandelier, you will want to shop around to find the right one to fit your home, not only in size and shape, but in style and charm as well. There are so many choices, choices like the crystal chandeliers that sparkle and even the candle chandeliers that glow. Finding the right fit for a chandelier in your home is important depending on the function of the room, the size and color of the room, and the style of the home. Finding the right one, therefore, will take some work, but it can be done.

One option when looking for the proper chandelier for your home is to travel to home improvement stores that are so numerous these days. Often times they will have a wide selection available that you can purchase and take home that day. If you do not find what you are looking for there, try specialty stores. Items can often be ordered if not in stock. Some allow the customer to design their own to a point.

Obliviously, these may need to be ordered and will take some time to receive. Yet another option is finding the proper chandelier from home using the Internet. With so many online retailers at your finger tips, you cannot have a better chance to find the right chandler. Many of these places also offer chandelier shades and even chandelier parts just in case. Having as many options as possible will give you a great opportunity to find just the right one for your home.

Take the time to find the best chandelier for your home. Consider where it will be and the rooms purpose. Also consider the your tastes and the style of your home. Of course you will be limited by a budget, perhaps, but taking time to look in all the possible places (online, home improvement store, and specialty stores) will give you many options.

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How to Clean a Crystal Chandelier

Crystal chandeliers will need cleaning from time to time to keep their sparkle. Dust can make them look dull and drab. If cared for properly, a crystal chandelier can be the main topic of conversation for years.

Most people clean their chandeliers every few months but, if the chandelier is dusted regularly, in reality they won’t need full cleaning for up to nine months. Frequency of cleaning will depend on the chandeliers location, shape and type of crystals.

There are a few methods you can use to clean your chandelier. Most people prefer to dust the chandelier whilst it is hanging but others like to admire the crystal as they are cleaning it. Before cleaning the crystals remove any excess dust so that your cloth, glove or whatever method you use doesn’t become too dirty too soon.

Traditional methods of cleaning the chandelier are to take each crystal and wipe it with a damp chamois. This can be done whilst the chandelier is still hanging or the chandelier can be taken down and cleaned. If taking the chandelier fully apart, we would recommend that you make a diagram or label the pieces, so you know where they come from when you reassemble your chandelier.

Lukewarm water with a small amount of washing up liquid and a small amount of white vinegar will remove grime and add shine. Dry the crystal straight away after cleaning with this solution to prevent smearing.

Specialised crystal cleaner or glass cleaner can also be used to clean your chandelier. If using sprays, always make sure that the power to the light is switched off and that no one can turn it on whilst you are working. Be careful when spraying and avoid wires and other electrical components. Allow the crystals to drip-dry but take into consideration that the cupped pieces may need blotting dry and the larger prisms may need to be dried by using a soft cloth.

The best method of cleaning a chandelier is to use a pair of dry cotton gloves, usually white so you can see the amount of dirt coming off. One glove is used for drying the crystals and the other is damp misted with crystal or glass cleaner. Caress the crystals with the damp gloved hand then place it in your dry gloved hand immediately to dry it and make it sparkle.

When cleaning your chandelier, don’t be tempted to take short cuts by rotating the chandelier. By rotating the chandelier you will, in time, loosen its support which could cause it to fall. The electrical wiring could also be damaged leaving you at risk of fire or an electric shock.

Don’t forget to wipe the light bulbs once they are cool, but not with anything wet; this may cause them to shatter. By cleaning the bulbs it will brighten the whole chandelier.

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Choosing the Perfect Chandeliers for Your Home

Choosing the right lighting for your home is never an easy task…but once you’ve decided to incorporate a chandelier into your interior, in order to choose the right one, there are a few things you need to know.

In what room will the chandelier be placed?

It is often assumed that chandeliers can only be used in the most formal of decors…but this is a total misconception. They can be used in any room, from the dining room or kitchen, foyer, living room or office. Even outdoor living spaces are being transformed with chandeliers. Upturned shades and candle lights give a warm wash of ambient lighting while center placed down lights or shades provide direct or task lighting for any table top or surface.

Which chandelier should I choose?

Because of the nearly limitless amount of choices, you can grace any room with the perfect chandelier that will knock their socks off. There are three decisions to make when deciding on a chandelier: Style, Shape and Size.

Style

Today’s chandeliers come in a myriad of styles from a rustic rubbed bronze finish to polished brass or chrome dripping with prisms and crystals. Contemporary styles are also available to highlight a modern décor. Chandeliers are not just for your grandmother’s dining room anymore. Cool, hip styles are now available to give a current, yet graceful look. Today, chandeliers are available in a style for every taste.

Shape

Chandeliers come in many shapes from the classical to the newest trends. Many, many shapes are available from the most fluid contemporary shaped to the clean lines of the Arts and Crafts inspired chandeliers. Choose your favorite and get ready to make a statement. There are hundreds of shapes to choose from.

Size

One of the most important considerations is the size of your new chandelier. Choosing chandelier that is too large for the room will over power it and visually shrink the size of the space. Installing one that is too small will not give the full impact of a correctly sized fixture. There are chandeliers available in every size to fit any room or space.

The general rule for sizing a chandelier to a room is if the room is larger than 10 feet by 10 feet, then the correct size is a 17-20 inch fixture. If the room is 12 by 12, then choose a 26 to 36 inch chandelier. Choose a 36 or 37-inch chandelier for larger rooms.

Hanging and Installation

If a chandelier is going to be hung above a table, then it should be more than 32 to 36 inches above the tabletop. The chandelier should also be 10-14 inches smaller than the table above which it hangs. If these two measurements are taken into account, then even the tallest guest should be able to dine without hitting their head on your chandelier.

Remember, your new chandelier is likely heavier than a normal lighting fixture. Make sure your current electric junction box can support the larger lamp or purchase a new one that can support more weight.

Follow these easy to use tips and you will add functionality and drama to your interior for years to come.

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Classicism in Crystal Chandeliers

 

Have you ever felt being regal by just staring at a crystal chandelier? I would say that crystal chandeliers exude elegance to whatever place it’s mounted on. The underlying beauty in it is the feeling of being part of a royal family and seeing the exquisite beauty it radiates. Wouldn't it be nice to hang a chandelier in your own home?

Several modern crystal chandeliers are often very ornate with dozens of lamps and complex arrays of glass shapes to illuminate the room in many intricate patterns. More often, you can observe such from a five star hotel or from homes of wealthy families. Buying a crystal chandelier could be of a luxury to any average family but to some filthy rich people it is their pride to expose the grandeur of their house. The fixture's popularity has been a status symbol from the 15th century up to this point of time. No average family could ever afford to buy this lighting fixture for the purpose of illuminating their house. Not to mention that crystal chandeliers are use to efficiently lighten up large halls during medieval period. They were used in medieval churches and abbeys.

Way back in 15th century, chandeliers based on ring and crown designs began to become popular decorative features. This paved the way to the status symbol in every society. By early 18th century, chandeliers made of ornate cast brass flourished among the house of merchant classes, also development of glass making during this time lead to the production of cheaper lead crystal. The light scattering properties of this highly refractive glass became more prominent which piloted the production of crystal chandeliers. Through out the years more complex and elaborate ceiling fixtures continued to develop until the widespread introduction of gas and eventually electrical lighting which devalued the traditional form of its lighting appeal.

Towards the end of 20th century, crystal chandeliers were used as a decorative focal point to any room, which defeated the purpose of illuminating large rooms. Now, the world's biggest crystal chandelier is located in Dolmabahce Palace, Turkey. It was a gift from Britain to His Imperial Majesty, The Emperor of the Ottomans.

This majestic charm of crystal chandelier is attracting people to decorate their houses with grandiosity. Currently, you can have a variety of different designs of these ceiling fixtures being sold in the market. Your taste would actually depend on how you would like to exude classicism on your own house. You may want to have it made from crystal, wrought iron, brass and others. To find the right style chandelier for your home, simply begin with a color or a material that is predominant in the decoration scheme of the room. What catches your eye in the room? What type of statement do you want to make? If the room is more traditional, choose crystal chandeliers with more ornamentation and decorative details. If your home is modern, opt for less ornamentation and simpler details.

But be reminded that in choosing your chandelier s make sure that it blends with the design and paintings of your house.Eliza Maledevic from Jump2top.com, a SEO Company. Visit GoldenAge Crystal Chandeliers & Lighting Fixtures at http://www.goldenageusa.com

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.

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.

If you are one of the lucky ones who possess an old chandelier handed down to you through generations, then you wouldn’t need to lift a finger. For the not so lucky ones, you would need to hunt for a piece that would look convincingly old. Shops selling antique pieces would definitely be your first stop. For nothing can really replicate that old look better than a piece actually made years back. But if they cannot satisfy you, you have no other choice but to get a ready-made variety and try to give it an old look.

First, steer clear of the slim-trim polished-steel chandeliers. These are especially designed for modern homes with clean-cut furniture and can never be passed off as old. Antique chandeliers are ornate pieces with very intricate carvings.

Candle chandeliers have an inherent archaic feel to them. An antique chandelier can be made of crystal, wrought iron, or brass or antlers, and they are never shiny in appearance. That is why you just cannot buy a wrought-iron or a brass type of chandelier and install it, hoping that it would impart an antique look to the environs. The chandelier must be worked upon so that there is an authentic antique feel to it. To replicate an old look, you need to apply an antiquing glaze on it. While the glaze is still wet, you need to rub off the shine from it with a soft cloth. The latter is done to achieve a worn-out look.

After working on the chandelier, it is also important o have the other furniture catered to the antique look. For a single antique or antique-looking chandelier cannot bring about an antique feel in the ambience. A chandelier will look antique only when there’s an antique atmosphere around it.

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