Chandeliers are timeless and have been providing indoor lighting for centuries. Today, there is more emphasis on how a chandelier can make a home look, and finding the right one can turn any home into a palace. There are more designs and styles than ever, and they can come in many shapes and sizes, so there is a good chance that you will find some amazing chandeliers - at a price you can afford.
From gigantic entry hall fixtures that are perfect for homes with high ceilings and entryways to soft and stunning chandeliers that fit perfectly above the dining room table, finding the right one is easy once you know where to look. Taking the time to consider all of the possibilities and then following up with a little research can help you find the one to enhance or transform the mood of the room or space.(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110615/NY20882 )The lighting division of SWAROVSKI is now headquartered in Plattsburgh, NY.If you want to go up a step ladder then you should take with you a cloth and some water. When you are at a good height to easily reach the chandelier, begin by gently dusting the light with the dry cloth. This will get off all the cobwebs and some of the dust. The next step is to wet the cloth with the water and begin rubbing the individual pieces with it. Make sure you get into all the hard to reach places and try and cover as much as possible. If you are satisfied that all the grime and dust is coming free then you can tackle it again in just a few months. If however you feel the dust is not coming off or you can't reach a large amount of it then it is sensible to bring it down.Regular cleaning is very important. Keep this in mind when you are deciding where to hang it. Somewhere impossible to reach will mean cleaning it becomes extremely difficult so place it somewhere accessible instead. Depending on the material of the chandelier will depend how you clean it. Often people are tempted to run a feather duster over it and although this works well on iron or less "delicate" designs, crystal chandeliers or other styles with multiple hanging pieces can break or come apart when running something like this over it. It is much better to clean a delicate chandelier when it is at eye level This can mean either you go to it on a step ladder or you bring it down occasionally to give it a wipe and a dust.On exhibit to the trade will be Todd Bracher's minimalist 'Strandelier', with its delicately floating crystals, each possessing its own special magic, contributing to the luxury of the whole. Cunningly constructed from glass panels with Crystal Fabric is 'Deconstruct'. Aptly named, 'Deconstruct' flings its light into its space, the shimmering effects of its crystals racing to escape its rigid form. 'Crystalline Icicles' by S. Russell Groves, inspired by the crystalline purity of nature on a frosty winter's day, exudes the magical glint of an ice curtain glowing with polar light. The pared down 'ReveaLED' by Andre Kikoski stuns with its surprisingly understated purity of form and otherworldly glow emanating from its sparkling crystal inner surface. Stephen Burks's 'Inside/Out' achieves a reductive elegance, with light channeled through crystal that is not merely decorative but also a functioning optical element. Lastly, the expressionist 'Crystal Empire' surprises with its reinterpretation of the classic chandelier, harnessing crystal with leather strapping and extravagant light technology.A couple of things that should be considered are the size of the space that you are intending to hang the chandelier and also the weight the ceiling can support. The latter is a common oversight that many do-it-yourselfers forget to think about until the last minute. There is a good chance that an antique iron behemoth is going to require the ceiling to undergo some extra reinforcement before you can hang the fixture.
Whether you are just looking around at design ideas, or you are ready to order your chandeliers today, you can find a wide selection of different designs, styles and looks online, any chandelier store worth its salt is also likely to stock items such as wall lights and light shades to compliment their chandeliers. From simple and functional, to elegant and regal, there are amazing chandeliers for every taste and every budget imaginable.
Author: Kathryn Dawson
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