The World of Chandeliers in Modern and Period Homes - From Crystal to Wrought Iron Chandeliers
Chandeliers may have had modest medieval origins, but they eventually reached the statues of grandeur when large crystal chandeliers became the choice of aristocratic homes, and the great halls of Europe and North America. I think it is true that, if you mention chandelier, most people will think of a grand crystal chandelier hanging from a very high ceiling.
There are, though, many types of chandelier available today, and these can be suitable for modest modern homes as well as the period mansions of yesteryear. On this website we cover the following:
Brass Chandeliers
Brass is one of the most popular metals for use in home decor. Its polished sheen is great to feature in your lighting, too. Whether for wall lights or ceiling lighting, modern and traditional homes can proudly display brass light fittings, and that includes chandeliers.
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Contemporary Chandeliers
Like wall lights and other types of ceiling lighting, many of the contemporary designs for chandeliers draw on older designs for inspiration. However, chandeliers for a modern home can have a sleeker, sharper look and make as much of an impression in their modern environment as their predecessors did, and do, in historic homes.
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Crystal Chandeliers
The mention of crystal chandeliers sends a sparkle through the imagination. The sparkling light reflection from the glass, especially with lead crystal, can bring a lighting extravaganza to your home. Whether large chandeliers for your mansion, or mini chandelier for your small modern home, a carefully chosen lighting centerpiece for your ceiling is not far away.
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Rustic Chandeliers
There are many styles of lighting that fit the rustic description. For people with a lodge, cabin or other country home, the choice of large and small chandeliers is wide and attractive. Wrought iron chandeliers are very much in demand, and have great rustic appeal. For those who like to decorate their country retreat with flora, then they can even do so with chandelier in fruit and floral designs. For those with a hunting lodge, or who just like deer, then you can even find designs based on antlers.
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