Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Replacing Ceiling Lights Is Easy And Affordable


Changing your ceiling lights is a great way to improve the look and feel of your space and you have more options than ever before in terms of selection and price. Most projects will only take a little bit of your time, even if you're a DIY novice, and they really do make a big impact on the level of comfort people will experience in your home.


Hundreds of years ago lighting at night was seen as a luxury and could only be afforded by the nobility or royalty who used elaborately made chandeliers with candles. However over time they became popular in stately homes and large residences, now designers the world over appreciate their exquisite beauty and make more modest and modern designs that are suitable, and affordable, for all kinds of households and budgets.Antler lighting is absolutely fabulous for rustic lighting and a must for log homes, cabins and ranches. And if you enjoy southwestern lamps or western furniture, antler chandeliers will create the perfect focal point for your d�cor. And the crowning affects for any antler lamp, sconce or chandelier is genuine rawhide lamp shades. With their hand lacing and warm glow they perfectly match the antlers and can transform the ambiance of your room to a southwestern/western hide away wherever you are located.There are many designers famous for their chandelier designs, Murano are well-known for their glass products, particularly their range of chandeliers. Made to extremely high standards they are a superb display of skill, craftsmanship, tradition and elegance, and in the world of mass-produced products we live in today, are a delight to see and regarded as a sound asset.One option is to also install a dimmer switch. This is also a simple procedure, and the switch is very inexpensive and can be found in almost any lighting accessory retail location as well as online at your favorite dealer. This will allow you to control the brightness of your ceiling lights, and is perfect for areas such as the dining room, study or even the bedroom.Beautifully hand crafted, Murano glass chandeliers can be custom made to fit your taste. Their intricate detail, vibrant colours and high quality materials make them an ideal wedding present, a gift for a special friend, or as a striking piece for your own home. As the centerpiece of the room you can choose lights that can hold between 4 and 6 bulbs depending how elaborate the design and the lighting effect you desire.Dating as far back as 1295, Barovier & Toso are the oldest glass company in Italy and create fine glass products, some of their finest can be seen in various museum collections. Venini is another well respected manufacturer of fine Italian art glass, synonymous with great design, and Simone Cenedese is a master glassmaker and designer successful in applying a modern style to his designs.

Styles don't last forever, and changing ceiling lights is easier and less expensive than most people think. From simply replacing a cover to switching to a whole new light entirely, there are more options than ever to transform that dull room into a luminescent space that is warm, inviting and comfortable. Whether you want to install ceiling fans or chandelier lights, there are many design options to choose from, and knowing what the effect is that you want to create will help you to make satisfying choices.




Author: Kathryn Dawson


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