chandelier accessories

Chandelier Accessories Made Easy

There is no chandelier that you can call plain, as they all hang and sparkle when they are on. You will find that you will love using a chandelier in any room in your home, and there are some people that have them in all of the rooms of their home as well. Be sure that you finish this article to know more about chandelier accessories also.

You've got a beautiful chandelier but something's missing. It's just not making the statement you're looking for. Not to worry! Chandelier accessories can add punch and make your chandelier the focal point in the room!

When it comes to chandelier accessories there is definitely no shortage of what's available to buy online. Whether you'd just want to change out your crystal prisms or you want to change the entire look of your chandelier it's definitely doable! Let's have a look at some of the options you have.

1. Chains

You can start by changing out the chains. Solid brass chain can give your fixture an entirely different look. Whether you're looking for a Gothic style, Mission style, Art Dcor, or Arts & Craft just choose the right chain.

2. Shades

There are so many different styles of shades to choose from and there are some absolutely drop dead gorgeous art glass choices that you must have a look at online. Choose from metal shades, silk shades, beaded shades, and touchier shades.

3. Ceiling Plates

Canopies or ceiling plates are the hardware used to mount your chandelier to the ceiling. You can choose from heavy cast brass, more economical spun solid brass, or one of the many other finishes including an antique finish.

4. Chandelier Candle Covers

Whether you are looking for a candelabra style or a base style candle cover there are lots of choices. Choose from brass, glass, plastic, and even cardboard, as well as many other material choices. And of course there are many different colors and styles from plain to faux dripping wax.

5. Bobeches

Bobeches were originally used to catch the wax drippings from the candles but today they are more often used as a wonderful accent on the chandeliers. You have many different styles, shapes, and sizes to choose from as well as different materials including crystal, lead crystal, and metal. Hand cut crystal bobeches are extremely popular, and there's a reason! They are simply so elegant and refined the look is hard to beat.

6. Crystal Spears and Beads

Crystal spears and beads are an affordable way to give your chandelier a little different look. You can choose from octagon prisms, prism beads, macaroni beads, faceted beads, rose jewels, English cut beads, Italian octagon beads, Swarovski aurora beads, rosettes, and a host of other shapes....

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