Modern Lighting: Swinging from the Chandeliers
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The other day I took a stab at modern lighting, but I didn't use half of my favorite lighting pictures here on Houzz. My absolute favorite form of lighting is the chandelier. I even try to pretend I have Mariah Carey's closet and thus installed one in my closet (Side Note: I like her CLOSET, not the butterfly sparkly too-small clothes in it).
Whether made of Swarovski crystals or pieces of scrap paper (a recent favorite was a found object chandy made on "Man Shops World"), a chandelier adds instant interest and glamour. This ideabook is just a collection of contemporary chandelier fantasies, no rules, no DOs or DON'Ts, no budget restraints:
Whether made of Swarovski crystals or pieces of scrap paper (a recent favorite was a found object chandy made on "Man Shops World"), a chandelier adds instant interest and glamour. This ideabook is just a collection of contemporary chandelier fantasies, no rules, no DOs or DON'Ts, no budget restraints:
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What is this even made of? While it would be a dusting nightmare, this ethereal work of art would be worth the effort.
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Holy ORANGE! What an unexpected and great contrast to the black and white room.
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How elegant is it to lounge on a chaise underneath this fantastic round crystal chandelier. Again, the placement is unexpected and that is what makes it so stunning.
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Crystal glamour over the kitchen island. I'm realizing that the unexpected is what I dig most about a lot of these shots!
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Um, yup, unexpected placement again. Chandies are not just for huge foyers and dining rooms!
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| Because it is black, there is no way anyone is going to overlook this crisp chandelier. |
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A pair of chandies that Prince would be mad for!
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A sculptural take on the traditional chandelier shape.
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A lovely branch shape lights up this room. The great thing about this shape is that it would work everywhere from an elegant bathroom to a rustic cabin great room.
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| Look closely. On the right side a low-hanging chandelier serves as an elegant bedside reading lamp. |
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| A stripped down modern fixture resembles a futuristic spider. |
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This glass piece reminds me of Dale Chilhuly's work.
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| The modern-retro asterisk chandelier works perfectly in this mid-century inspired space. |
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This piece by Patrick Townsend seems like it should be a museum installation.
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| Don't overlook unexpected objects for light fixtures. The coat of red paint is the perfect touch on this birdcage-shaped chandelier. |
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I spied this funny found object chandelier in one of my favorite shops in Port Clyde, Maine this summer (it's called Stonefish) and I was so taken with it I had to take a shot. Unfortunately, it doesn't really go with my closet.
Ideabook updated on Nov. 17, 2009.
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SEXY LEDS: because light bulbs don't change themselves :-p