Mini Crystal Chandelier, Small Crystal Chandeliers

Chris Smitts asked:


Years ago, the word antique chandelier used to mean an expensive hanging light fixture that was made of crystal and glass.  They were seen in expensive homes and hotels around the world.  Many people believed that antique chandeliers were very expensive and too ornate for their homes.  However, the new contemporary antique chandeliers are becoming very popular with homeowners.  They are clean and sleek fixtures that are available in many different sizes, designs and styles.  There is an antique chandelier for every home décor.  The chandeliers typically have a metal frame.  Common finishes are chrome, nickel, bronze, silver and brass.  Bronze is one of the most popular metals and comes in different finishes like imperial bronze, dorian bronze, sable bronze patina and weathered bronze.  The nickel framed antique chandelier are finished in brushed nickel, old iron, old pewter, a nickel and chrome combination and many countless other possibilities.

 There are many different shade styles available for antique chandeliers.  They are available in etched glass, marble glass, opal glass, scavo glass, umber glass, teadust glass, alabaster glass and many more types of glass.  Silk shades are also common on chandeliers.  Some chandeliers are made completely of glass, but they are quite expensive.  The more affordable chandeliers are made of metal.  The chandeliers come in different colors, designs and styles.  They create a beautiful illumination in any room of the house.  These chandeliers will become conversation pieces in your home.

 Antique chandeliers can have many different numbers and types of lights.  Some chandeliers have one or two lights and others have several lights arranged in unique patterns.  There are many styles to choose from so that your chandelier can compliment the other lighting in your room.  These chandeliers give a modern feel to any room and they will meet your decorating preferences.

 You have the option to choose a antique chandelier that is clean and simple or bold and stunning.  There are so many choices that you can’t go wrong with your selection.  It takes a little time to find the chandelier that will work best in your home.  Before shopping for your chandelier, spend some time in the room that you will have the chandelier in and look at the room, furniture and existing lighting fixtures from different angles.  Relax and think creatively and you will be able to find the best chandelier for your home.  For more information about contemporary chandeliers, please visit our website at Antique Crystal Chandelier.



Mike

Susan Fielding asked:

Chandeliers are special decorative lights that have been used now for many years. They are in themselves a very traditional form of lighting, and have an elaborate history.

Chandeliers have always been associated with elegance, wealth, and beauty. Originally, chandeliers were used in medieval churches for their efficient illumination of large halls. They were generally created in the form of a wooden cross with a number of spikes which candles could be secured to, and the whole assembly was hung from a rope suspended from the ceiling.

Today, chandeliers are often the centerpieces of a well decorated home. They are designed to float in the room as an important part of the decor, and are the perfect way to set the mood in your home.

The type of bulbs used for chandeliers are small, lower wattage bulbs that are generally formed in the shape of a candle flame, although not all chandeliers are limited to small bulbs. The chandeliers available now are far more colorful than they were in the past. They are reaching new heights with dazzling effects. Some chandeliers are so big they fill vast halls and are studded with precious stones and gold.

When selecting a chandelier for your home, it can become a little difficult as there are so many different varieties and sizes to choose from. Never in the long history of chandeliers has there been so much choice as there is today.

Some people prefer to choose an oversized chandelier for their room, as this can be used to complement the decor, but undersized chandeliers must be avoided unless you are planning to install more than one.

Custom made chandeliers are an option that is available which will give you the finish you require. These are beautifully designed to bring you years of enjoyment. Then there are crystal chandeliers which are one of the most traditional ways to compliment a dining room setting. They are valued for the warm light they give off and the sparkle they add to a room. Finally, there are wrought iron chandeliers which are classic yet still so elegant in their simplicity.

The position of the chandelier is very important so that you get the full benefit from the light it provides. If you are installing a chandelier in your dining room, it should be positioned precisely over the center of the table.

Once you have made your choice of the perfect chandelier, you will be able to sit back and enjoy the brilliant beauty that it adds to your home.

Mike