Be careful of electrical wiring when decorating a chandelier.
The warm light of a chandelier turns a boring bedroom into a cozy refuge that you'll love retreating to. Chandeliers also make for dramatic centerpieces, setting the tone for look and style of the room while serving a practical purpose. A new, modern chandelier is a worthwhile decorating splurge, though old ones can be given new life with a little creativity.
Accent Lighting
Draw attention to your bed with a chandelier, giving the room a centered feel while upping the romance factor. Hang a chandelier above the bed, turning it into a dramatic centerpiece bathed in warm, gentle light. Complete the scene by hanging a pair of wall sconces on either side of a painting or a shelf to provide balance, using an idea from Overstock. Equip the chandelier with a dimmer to make finding the perfect level of brightness simple.
Accessorize
Just like an outfit, a chandelier can be accessorized to give it that extra zing. Add some sparkle to a chandelier by hanging a strand of beads over it, as suggested by Home Made Simple. Try a string of colored glass beads or some made from wood for a funky, bohemian look and compliment them with a few matching throw pillows and drape a few strands around the bed frame as well.
Beyond the Center
Hanging a chandelier in the center of a ceiling is dramatic, but place one in another parts of the bedroom is fresh and different. Try hanging two small chandeliers over a bureau or dresser for an inventive, unconventional look. Alternately, place a big, cozy armchair in one corner of the room, as recommended by Regency Shop and hang a chandelier over it for an eye-catching reading nook. Place a mirror close to the chandelier to reflect its light throughout the room, maximizing its lighting capability.
Paint
Give a chandelier a second life with a fresh coat of paint, allowing it to work with, and not against, your bedroom's decor. A gaudy brass chandelier looks simple and classy when covered in black or white paint, which also updates the look of older chandeliers that are showing their age. Try painting your chandelier in a shade found on your bedsheets for a chic, coordinated look that pulls the room together to create balance.
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