Top 10 Chandeliers & Pendants
The earliest candle chandeliers were used in medieval places of assembly. They generally took the form of a wooden cross with a number of spikes on which candles could be secured, the whole assembly being hoisted to a suitable height on a rope or chain suspended from a hook. (Wikipedia)
The twinkle of holiday lights and flicker of candles makes my heart sing. As the many festivals of light draw near, it’s time to get back to basics and bring some light into the darkest part of the year. Maybe that is why I am really loving some of the awesome chandeliers and pendants I have spotted lately. Overhead lighting transforms a dining space (or a living or bedroom) in an instant, so don’t be shy. Choose a pendant light for your foyer or small chandelier for your bathroom. Mix the styles and have some fun because lighting is like jewelry and should not match your decor too closely.
The Devon Chandelier from Williams Sonoma Home is a simple, yet classic combination in natural brass.
Anthropolgie always has some fixtures that are part glam, part flea market find. I would put this one in a small white bathroom.
The warm tones of the capiz shells would coordinate nicely with dark woods and the pull switch is convenient.
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Simple functional lights are always in style. This style taken from workshops in Paris allows you to easily adjust the height. From Pottery Barn.
The Kimono Chandelier from Bellacor has a subtle Eastern look to it making it at home in a modern home or more rustic setting. The pattern on the shades is a nice touch.
This light is a inexpensive knock-off of the classic Louis Poulsen Artichoke that is over $7,000. Not high style, but you get a taste for the look and it's only $24.99 at Ikea.
The double twist chandelier is graceful, classic and lyrical.
This sphere would be the perfect focal point in a small foyer or narrow hallway.
White chandeliers are lovely but slick metal can look cold. This carved piece has an antique look and you could use a variety of lampshades as the seasons change.
Chandeliers and pendents are a fantastic way to pump up the style in your room as well providing great general lighting AND accent lighting. (That’s 2 for 3 on achieving optimal lighting in your room. The last is task lighting and I will review them all in an upcoming post.) So take look at the fixtures that have made my Top Ten list. I bet you’ll start thinking it’s time to change your ceiling-scape!
My top Design Secret when it comes to overhead lights? Always install a dimmer and you will have perfect illumination every time. 
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