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Chandelier Lamp Shades - An Essential Ingredient - 2

...The style of shades varies a great deal. Tulip, bell, and fluted glass shades in both colored and clear glass and opaque and translucent. Fabric shades are also seen often. If you want to tie your chandelier to your room dcor you can simply replace the shade fabric with a complimentary one.

6. Oriental

Oriental chandeliers are simplistic and elegant. They use color and shape to create peace and tranquility. Fabric cylinder shades are very popular and are available in many different colors all of which are soft and tranquil.

Oriental fixtures fit well in many decors. They can be used as a focal point or simply as part of the overall dcor. Their simplistic shades are non invasive on their own yet stylish and calming. Livingston, Meridian, Kimono, and Satsuma all have some great Oriental chandeliers to choose from.

7. Victorian

There's something about the Victorian era that hasn't been duplicated since. Charm, elegance, sophistication, and style is what they all have to offer. Shades are either glass or fabric and are available in a variety of shapes. Victorian fixtures may take a bit longer to find the right one but don't give up. It's out there somewhere. Remember if the shades are fabric and you don't like them you can always redo them very easily.

Don't make the mistake of thinking that a Victorian fixture needs to be in a formal room. Nothing could be further from the truth. Of course it will look great in a formal room but they also make a great statement in a contemporary room presenting some style contrast. And don't forget about the shabby chic look!

8. Whimsical

Probably the most fun style of chandelier is the whimsical ones. They can come from different eras from early times to modern. They present unique shapes and design with shades that truly do make the statement.

This style fixture looks great in a living room, dining room, bathroom, bedroom, or entrance. They can be used as a feature or blended into the rooms dcor.

Would you like pineapples? Wheat? Frogs? Dogs? Flowers? Balloons? Monkeys? Whimsical is only limited by your imagination. Remember the shades on these chandeliers should be fitting! Fun not formal! If you really want to add a touch of uniqueness to the room think whimsical.

Chandeliers are a great way to add the finishing touches to your room dcor.

When you get ready to buy a chandelier, you will not want to buy the first one that you see. You will want to be sure that you pick out the most perfect one for your space. In order to do this, you have to shop around and know what is available. Otherwise, you might see the perfect one, after you have made a purchase and it is too late.

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