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!
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 [...]
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 [...]
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!
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 [...]
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 [...]
Chandeliers have a long history and so that means they have a ton of specialized terms that do along with. Here’s a little list I complied to help you understand what’s what in the chandelier world. Adam style: This is an English (generally) neoclassical style chandelier — light, airy with elegant lines. Arm: The candle [...]
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!
The first thing to understand as you think about your interior lighting is the types of lighting that are available. Experts generally group lighting into three categories: general, task and accent. General lighting provides an area with overall illumination. Task lighting gives you the light you need to accomplish a specific task, such as reading [...]