Entries Tagged as 'How to'

Monday, November 5th, 2007

Choosing And Caring For A Glass Chandelier

Sports-Fashion:
Chandeliers are the perfect finish for your room and with such a variety of chandeliers available you can put as much or as little effort into as you like and you’re certain to find the perfect chandelier. Glass chandeliers are one of the best choices for many reasons so read on for some tips on […]

Monday, October 29th, 2007

DIY: Rustic Chandelier

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Remodelista:
Came across this mountain laurel chandelier at rustic-designs.com for a rather steep $2,375. How about gathering a bundle of manzanita branches, lashing them together with twine, and threading a strand of white lights through the whole thing…

Friday, September 14th, 2007

A Guide To Crystal Chandeliers

Home Improvement Blog:
Purchasing a crystal chandelier is similar to buying a diamond. Not all crystal is created equal. Crystal may be machine-cut, hand cut or molded. The cost of your chandelier can fluctuate drastically depending on the quality of crystal you choose. Most fixtures are available in four qualities of crystal.
Lights of Distinction - the […]

Friday, August 31st, 2007

Use Rustic Rawhide Lamp Shades To Go Western

Puerto Rico Ricardo:
Go rustic with genuine rawhide lamp shades, the easiest way to develop a country or rustic style. Even if your current lamps and furniture are more traditional, create a warm western or southwest atmosphere in any room.
Rawhide replacement lamp shades and table lamp shades will set the tone of your space and bring […]

Thursday, August 23rd, 2007

Cleaning Chandelier Crystals Without Removing Them

DerekBurress.com:
… make sure that you turn the light fixture off and let it cool. While the light is being cooled, cover the nearby furniture and floor with a plastic tablecloth or some other type of plastic covering to catch for wet drips (dust).
Put on two cotton gloves. Wet one with glass cleaner (Windex) and leave […]

Wednesday, August 22nd, 2007

Multiplying Chandelier

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DesignBoom:
Hye-Lim Yang has designed this modern rococo corner chandelier, using mirrors to multiply the light of two bulbs into 8, to literally brighten up any corner of a room.

Monday, August 6th, 2007

Chandelier Cleaning Makeover

By Justin And Colin - Glasgow Sunday Mail:
To clean glass baubles on a chandelier, place a terry towel in the bottom of a sink, partially fill it with water, then add dishwashing detergent and the juice of one lemon.
Place the baubles in the water and let them soak overnight. In the morning, turn out on […]

Thursday, August 2nd, 2007

Buying The Right Chandelier

PR-GB:
Everyone knows that chandeliers are an easy way to add style and elegance into any home. However, the wrong chandelier can have an adverse affect. With that said, here are some tips on what you can do to avoid creating a freaky frenzy in your home decor:
First of all, decide where you’re planning to install […]

Tuesday, July 24th, 2007

In Love With Chandeliers

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Bhavna Bhatnagar from An Indian Summer is in love with chandeliers.
I am quite enjoying my new found love for such pretty, shining, romantic, totally girly stuff that gently falls from the ceiling.
The only thing is, she needs to figure out where she can find chandeliers in India or a store which also delivers them […]

Wednesday, July 18th, 2007

CFL Bulb In Every Chandelier

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A (free-range, organic) chicken in every pot, and a CFL bulb in every chandelier in Mayor Rocky’s SLC.
Via: Gristmill.

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