Guide to Buying a Brushed Nickel Chandelier

Author : Murphy Weaver

Murphy Weaver is a professional dilettante, an expert on knowing just enough. Whatever little bits of information he has picked up along the way in life, he is happy to share them.


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Are you looking for a great ceiling fixture that can improve the overall look of your home? If so, then why not consider the integration of a brushed nickel chandelier? This stunning and magnificent lighting fixture has already graced numerous households over the years. Its style and form have evolved ever since  it emerged on [...]

Popular Types of Black Chandelier Lights

Author : Alice

I have an amateur’s interest in lighting. When we first bought our 50 year old house, the fixtures had to be replaced and I was hooked!


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Black chandelier lights are now widely sold in the market today. In fact, many manufacturers are already producing this kind of ceiling light. Over the years, the design and style of chandeliers have improved immensely. Today, they are sold in types and models that differ greatly in sizes, style, design, motif, and features. Due to [...]

Crystal Chandeliers

Author : Jake

Jake has worked in residential lighting design for 12 years.


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In the height of the Regency era, chandeliers were still the technological marvel of the world. Crystal chandeliers were the norm and there was no finer maker of the crystal chandelier than Adolf Schonbeck. The son of a glass maker, Schonbeck opened his own factory and quickly made a name for himself as a premier [...]

Chandeliers Made Of Brass And Bronze

Author : Alice

I have an amateur’s interest in lighting. When we first bought our 50 year old house, the fixtures had to be replaced and I was hooked!


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Some of the more discrete and subtle, yet still stylish chandeliers you can get, are the ones made of brass or bronze. These are often quite simple designs – moderately sized, with a central piece and a number of arms cast in metal. There can sometimes be a few crystals on them, but not necessarily. [...]

Achieving the Perfect Shabby Chic Look with Chandeliers

Author : Jake

Jake has worked in residential lighting design for 12 years.


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Post provided by Home and Garden Co While chandeliers were once confined to grand ballrooms, more and more decorators have made them a central part of other design aesthetics.  Shabby chic, a motif that is a carefully planned combination of faux-worn and vintage pieces, has been featured in every major design book.  Though the looks [...]

Small Chandeliers For Small Spaces

Author : Alice

I have an amateur’s interest in lighting. When we first bought our 50 year old house, the fixtures had to be replaced and I was hooked!


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Small chandeliers can be the most excellent addition to a small space. When you are looking to decorate a room which has the challenge of limited space it can be tough to find the right balance between style and functionality. If you choose the decor wisely and use the space efficiently the challenge becomes much [...]

The Four Basic Styles Of Chandeliers

Author : Alice

I have an amateur’s interest in lighting. When we first bought our 50 year old house, the fixtures had to be replaced and I was hooked!


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Have you ever wanted to buy a chandelier but did not know which type to buy? Well, then you have come to the right place, because we are going to be talking about four of the most popular ones out there. The four types of chandeliers that we will be talking about today are glass [...]

Simple Tips for Choosing Chandelier Lighting

Author : Jake

Jake has worked in residential lighting design for 12 years.


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When it comes to decorating your home, chandelier lighting is one of the best investments you can make. A truly great chandelier will serve as the focal point of a room, capturing the attention of guests that pass beneath it. Of course, there is more to selecting and purchasing a chandelier than simply picking one [...]

Chandeliers and Dining Rooms: A Perfect Pair

Author : Alice

I have an amateur’s interest in lighting. When we first bought our 50 year old house, the fixtures had to be replaced and I was hooked!


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There is a reason why chandeliers are a traditional lighting choice for the dining room. It goes back to Medieval times. At that point in history, lighting technology had only gotten as far as candlelight. So the candle chandelier was a huge technological breakthrough. It is hard sometimes to think of something as basic as [...]

Chandelier Lighting Considerations

Author : Jake

Jake has worked in residential lighting design for 12 years.


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A chandelier lighting guide covers topics such as designs, locations and energy efficient models. Chandelier lighting is dramatic and looks expensive. Modern chandeliers come in many designs and finishes as well as the traditional crystal versions. The first step in exploring chandelier light is to decide what the light will be used for. An entrance [...]

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