Monday, January 17, 2011

Crystal Chandelier


Crystal chandelier is making a come back. There are so many styles from a take on the original traditional styles to the modern and contemporary styles. Crystal chandelier have evolved from your basic chandelier; there are the more modern chandelier, spiral, wavy ones all types of shapes and colors.




Chandelier is not just for the dining room anymore, with the variety of shapes and styles you can dress up a bedroom, bathroom, living room, hallway and kitchen.


They can range from $150.00 to $100,000. Some are made with the spectra crystal to Swarovski crystals with reflectors.


Ilde Max




Ilde Max
Elegant cluster of 19 seemingly simple sockets with clear globe bulbs (included). Ring can be pulled down to tighten cluster of bulbs. Design: David Abad. Spain. Uses 19 X 25W incandescent G40 bulbs (included). Price: $7,742.40




Castlewood Crystal Mini-Chandelier by Minka Lavery



Castlewood Crystal Mini-Chandelier by Minka Lavery
spaces by providing sparkling accent lighting accentuated by warm hues and opulent details. The Castlewood Crystal Mini-Chandelier features crystal accents and a Walnut-colored finish with Silver highlights.



Broadway Square 4 Light Flushmount by James R. Moder



Broadway Square 4 Light Flushmount by James R. Moder
The James R. Moder Broadway Square 4 Light Flushmount creates sparkling illumination in a design that expertly blends a jewel-like, ornamental appearance with contemporary geometric form. The Broadway Square 4 Light Flushmount features strands of crystal and a bright metal finish.



Cicatrices De Luxe 8 Pendant Light




Cicatrices De Luxe 8 Pendant Light
Design by Philippe Starck in 2000. Made in Italy by FLOS. Cicatrices De Luxe 8 is a unique design with eight individual blown and hand-cut leaded crystal vases as diffusers. Suspended on chrome-plated steel shelves. The 12 Volt current is conducted from the central stem to the lamps via a silk-screened silver circuit with a ceramic varnish coating. The suspension stem and canopy, which house the electronic transformers are matte nickel plated steel. Priced at $5,412.00


Bling Chandelier


Bling Chandelier2008 design. By Robert Abbey. Bling pairs the luminance of glass drop beads with multiple incandescent lamps for a modern take on traditional crystal fixtures. The Chandelier can be converted to a semi-flush mount by mounting the center canopy directly to ceiling canopy. Supplied with 3-feet of chain. Select Polished Nickel or Deep Patina Bronze mounting canopy. Priced at $869.00





Thursday, January 6, 2011

Paints and Colors

Decorating and painting is the first step to transforming a room. Before you begin to decorate or re-decorate your home, you must first learn about painting techniques, preparation, selecting a paint color, and or finishes. There are quite a few great paint and stains brands out there to choose from.  Paint on the walls in a drab room or white walls can bring a room to life.  Color makes a room come alive.




Used throughout the house for ceilings and walls, Estate emulsion defines the Farrow & Ball look, a chalky mattness combined with great depth of colour and enhanced coverage. This paint is stocked.




A durable soft matt finish for interior walls and ceilings offering excellent depth of colour and colour retention. This paint is specially tinted for you.