Chandelier Ideas to Light Up Your Home
Purchased Chandeliers
Chandeliers come in many different styles and sizes and if you choose to purchase one it can still be as unique as you are. Some great chandelier styles that you can purchase are:
• Candle-Style Chandelier- Do you enjoy the glow of a candle, but not the mess? Then try purchasing a candle-style chandelier, these chandeliers provide the look and light esthetic you are looking for but without the mess. These chandeliers come in many great styles and colours for you to choose from.
• Crystal Chandelier- Do you enjoy the look of crystals and want a chandelier that utilizes them and will leave your guests in awe, then try purchasing a crystal chandelier. These chandeliers come in many different sizes and styles and you will surely find one that fits your style. These elegant light sources add not only light but ambiance as unique light patterns are created and reflected on your walls when the light reflects off the crystals.
• Antique Chandelier- Does your home décor reflect a more sophisticated and antique style? Then an antique chandelier is what you are looking for to add light to any room in your house. There are plenty of different styles of antique chandeliers so you are sure to find one that fits perfectly with the furniture and decorations you choose.
Do-It-Yourself Chandeliers
Having a difficult time finding the right chandelier to fit your decorating style and/or budget? No problem there is plenty of great do-it-yourself chandeliers that are functional and look great. By utilizing some everyday items and your imagination you can create a kind chandelier that is both practical and unique.
• Plastic Bottle Chandelier- Have you ever looked at the bottom of a plastic water or soda bottle? You may not have realized it but the bottom of the bottle forms a flower shape that can be turned into an elegant-looking chandelier. All you need to do is cut out as many of these flowers as you want, string them together with a clear fishing line in any design you choose, and hang them around a light bulb. This simple yet sophisticated-looking chandelier is sure to be a great conversational piece.
• String Chandelier- Do you enjoy making your crafts and are looking for a unique light source for a room in your house, then a string chandelier is a simple and easy way to create your own one of a kind string chandelier. You will need just a few simple supplies [supplies and directions] and time and you can create a beautiful string chandelier that is as unique as you are.
• Mason Jar Chandelier- Enjoy a more country or rustic look for your décor, then try adding more light with a Mason jar chandelier. Mason jars are great for many uses and lighting is also one of them. Mason jars are relatively inexpensive and come in a variety of sizes and colours so you can create your own one-of-a-kind Mason jar chandelier that not only gives off a light but is a great conversational piece.
Up-Cycled Chandeliers
A great way to create your unique chandelier while also being eco-friendly is to use recycled items to design and build your chandelier. Below are some great ways to up-cycle your chandelier:
• Wine Bottle Chandelier- Want a unique and interesting chandelier for your kitchen, try a wine bottle chandelier. Wine bottles come in many shapes, sizes, and colours making them a great way to add light (or decoration) to your kitchen. Most people know at least one or more friends or family who drink wine so finding the materials for your chandelier is easy and economical.
• Branch Chandelier- Do you enjoy the outdoors and want to bring that feeling into your home, and then create a tree branch chandelier. This simple, yet elegant, chandelier is economical and unique and will look great above your dining room table or any room you choose to put it in. You simply need to gather as many twigs and branches as you want, string lights (either clear or colour depending on your style), and some clear fishing line to string it together and you have your very own tree branch chandelier.
• Bird Cage Chandelier- Do you like birds and want a unique chandelier that will not only be functional but will be a great conversational piece, then you need to make your bird cage chandelier. This chandelier is made from a bird cage of your choice, a light source, and your imagination to create a stunning and functional chandelier. You can even choose to add a nest and birds to your chandelier, or simply use the cage as a unique-looking lighting cover the choice is yours.
Chandeliers are a great way to add light to any room. Whether you choose to buy a chandelier or create one yourself you are sure to have a great source of conversation and light. With so many styles, colours, and themes of chandeliers, there are limitless ways to add a great light element to any room of your house.
