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In the days of yore, nothing spelt grandeur and royalty better than a crystal chandelier that hung low in a living room. As times changed, so have chandeliers. People have found this is as an ideal accessory to not only to brighten up their living rooms, but everywhere including roof decks, boudoirs and dining rooms. In fact don't be surprised if you were ushered into an ultra luxurious bathroom with a chandelier hanging above you.
And of course, there are always the usual places like grand entryways, ball rooms, and formal dining rooms where chandeliers have added a touch of class since ages. The design of course varies according to the place that you choose to hang them. For example, chandeliers specially designed for roof decks are chic and lend themselves well to the modern environment. For a more traditional setting you choose from an elaborate design where crystal cascades down like sparking stars. And if quality is of utmost important how about Swarovski crystals! And if you're looking to style your boudoir with a personal touch, how about replacing the traditional bedside and reading light with a chandelier that adds lumiere to the room.
There are different types of chandeliers that you can choose from. You can either choose from a traditional blown glass chandelier, wrought iron chandelier, bronze, brass or crystal ones. There are different styles that you can choose from; bohemian, contemporary modern, historical empire style, and even alabasters. With crystal too, you have ample of choice. You can choose from Moroccon, rock crystal, Italian, Chinese and the Strass (made by Swarovski AG) variety.
But if you thought that you can fit one without paying attention to the decor, you couldn't have been more wrong. For example, wrought iron chandeliers look good for a classic and antique look. If you're looking to decorate your country home and planning for a rustic look, wooden chandeliers are ideal. Chandeliers made from antlers of a deer are also a popular choice.
It's also important to choose from the right size of chandelier. Needless to say, the large ones are ideal for large living spaces, but if you're looking to install ones that weigh more than 50 pounds, make sure that you install a ceiling box that can bear its weight.
If you're chandeliers are made from crystal and use halogen bulbs, make sure you buy from ones that are energy rated.
Because of their heat, chandeliers tend to attract dust very quickly. Hence, before you fit them, make sure you've thought well about cleaning and maintaining them. A mechanism to lower the chandelier should help a lot.
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