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Your delicate chandelier will glow more brightly without all that dust and grime. Here's how to make it sparkle again.
I love a beautiful chandelier hanging in a home. A chandelier adds a wonderful touch of class and elegance to any room. The way the light reflects off of the crystals is stunning. The look is...
When hanging a pendant light fixture or chandelier, you need to make sure it is hung at the correct height. This article will explain how high to hang the light fixture in different situations.
If you're tired of looking at that old cord hanging from your ceiling to your chandelier, you'll be thrilled to learn how simple it is to make your own chandelier cord cover!
Adding holiday touches to your chandelier can bring a festive element to your Christmas décor. If you have a chandelier with curved arms going up to hold the bulbs, it's a natural. You...
I always enjoy working with fresh flowers. However, custom arrangements can cost a fortune! But with a little know-how, you can create your own beautiful floral chandelier for any occasion--a...
Home buyers and new homeowners are really paying close attention to entryway foyers. Here's how to remodel or create a new hall foyer entryway that's stylish and functional.
For a variety of reasons, some women cannot wear pierced earrings. Those of us who don't have access to the immense number of stylish pierced earrings often feel left out of the ear glam. However,...
Selecting a chandelier in the proper size for your dining room can be a challenge. Light fixtures can create a statement like no other in a space, but a light fixture that is too large or too...
So you are standing in the lighting section of the local home improvement store and you are totally overwhelmed by the amount of choices. You know what style you are looking for, but how do you...
You have a beautiful old chandelier. Maybe you just bought it at a flee market, garage sale, estate sale or auction, or maybe it belonged to grandma. It is old and lacks sparkle or maybe it is...
Here are more recycling ideas of re-using items, and keeping them from the landfills. This is my third article about recycling, so hopefully, everyone who has read the other two, are learning...
Dining rooms tend to be static spaces where the decor never changes. Consider the following ways of adding some variety to the room.
The array of light fixtures and lamps is staggering. Many times, you're able to get the exact look for your decorating style. Here are some ideas.
A mini pendant chandelier is a chandelier-type fixture made to your own design. This chandelier requires basic knowledge of electrical wiring and some carpentry skills. This is a basic mini...
In the Roaring Twenties, chandelier earrings were a sign of the Art Deco times. The dangle earring jewelry style remains a popular accessory to this day.
Once crystal is broken, it is not always ruined. If you prepare yourself and get the proper supplies, all may not be lost.
You picked out the perfect chandelier that adds just the right amount of elegance and sparkle to your room. But I'm guessing you didn't think about having to clean it when you bought it or moved...
"Shabby chic" is a simple design that focuses on lightly worn antique replicated items. Many of these items concentrate on three main colors: white, pink and light green. Creating your own shabby...
Nothing adds grace and style to a room more than a beautiful, Italian-designed light fixture. Traditionally made from hand-blown Murano glass, Italian lights have a distinctive output of subdued...
If you're one of the un-pierced few and can't find clip on earrings, make your own. We'll focus on making chandelier or drop earrings. It's easy. For those of you who have pierced ears and some...
If you are lucky enough to find a great vintage chandelier at a 2nd hand store or antique shop, get it! Regardless if the natural patina just needs a little TLC or you want to reinvent it for your...
Disco balls bounces light off of it creating little patches all over the floor. They are a great way to get the party started and to have fun while dancing. Disco balls give you an illusion that...
While chandeliers are pretty, they can be a bit tricky to clean. No one likes to pull a chandelier apart to clean each piece. The following steps will help you clean your chandelier quicker and...
Looking at that chandelier in your dining room and wondering how you're going to get it clean and sparkly before your dinner guests arrive? No need to freak out--here is a quick, easy, and...
Good kitchen lighting design will acknowledge the fact that it is a busy work place filled with certain spaces that are critical task areas and also a social gathering place for family and close...
My daughter wanted her room decorated with Hannah Montana stuff for her birthday last year. I wanted her to have a cool, pink chandelier but they were all way too expensive. I put on my thinking...
A chandelier installed over a dining room table can make an immediate impact on the look and feel of a dining room--but, if it isn't installed properly--your good intentions can quickly be...
If you own an older historical home or business with a glass chandelier then you know how quickly it can get dirty from dust and cobwebs. In this article I will show you how to clean your glass...
Installing a chandelier in place of an old light fixture requires careful attention to detail. Because a chandelier will likely be heavier than the fixture it is replacing, it is essential that...
Installing a ceiling medallion above a chandelier can bring formality to a room. Although you usually find ceiling medallions in foyers and dining rooms, you can also place them in bathrooms or...
Although the common rooms to find a ceiling medallion are the foyer and the dining room, a bathroom or bedroom may be fun places to try a medallion. Hanging a ceiling medallion above a chandelier...
Installing a crystal chandelier requires careful attention to detail. Because chandeliers are often heavier than other forms of lighting, it is essential that you perform these steps accurately.
Most chandeliers require a brace for support. Ceiling fan braces can hold up to 150 pounds and will get the job done. Follow these steps to install the brace.
Removing a crystal chandelier is a delicate process. Whether you are taking the crystal chandelier with you to a new home or switching fixtures to add flair to a room, follow these steps.
Because crystal chandeliers are heavy objects, you will need to install a brace before installing the crystal chandelier. Ceiling fan braces hold up to 150 pounds and are generally used to brace...
While a chandelier is technically any light that hangs from the ceiling, most people think of crystal chandeliers when they hear the word. The refractive beauty of crystals bring light to life in...
The bridal bouquet toss is believed to be derived from a 14th century French tradition in which female guests took a piece of the bride’s wedding gown. To avoid ruining the dress, the bride...
Since the late 13th century, the island of Murano has been producing some of the most renowned art glass in the world. Artisans make these intricate pieces into everything from delicate jewelry to...
If you're planning to install a new ceiling fan or chandelier that will put some weight on the ceiling, be sure something above the ceiling will support that weight. If a beam is directly above...
An antique or old chandelier may need rewiring over time. Rewiring a chandelier is similar to rewiring any ceiling fixture, however the chandelier requires two people to complete the job. Rewiring...
The way a chandelier graces a home's foyer or dining room can't be duplicated. It adds style, grace and elegance. Perhaps you purchased the chandelier yourself, found it at an estate auction or...
Most women make earrings a daily accessory to their clothing. Chandelier earrings are beautiful drop earrings that hang from the ears and can shine in the light. They can be made with many...
So swinging off the chandelier wasn't such a hot idea. Now it's broke; and you don't want to have to pay for a new one. Well, you're in luck! I'm going to tell you how to fix it in a jiffy. Read...
Here's a good way to use old chandelier crystals in a new way to add sparkle to your Christmas tree.
This vintage look chandelier is made from leftover garden fence material. Try using those short metal garden fence liners with the scalloped top edge for this vintage craft project. They are the...
A chandelier has a big impact on your dining room space. It can set the whole mood and complete a room's design for a beautiful and comfortable setting. It can be daunting, though, looking through...
If you are changing a lighting system such as a chandelier it is a great way to recreate your room. Such a simple thing as a light can make a big difference and bring new life into a room.
Have you ever stopped to consider the important role earrings play in achieving a look? If you've ever left the house without wearing earrings and felt “naked” without them, you know not to...
Chandeliers add a sense of class along with proper lighting in a foyer, entryway or any vaulted-ceiling space in your home. But you simply cannot replace any light with a chandelier. Because of...