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Chandeliers For Home Decor

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Chandeliers are the light fixtures used to give light and add grace to our homes. They are often ornate and normally use lamps. In previous times, they were used as a status symbol and mostly found in royal palaces. But, in recent times, things have been changed as now there are different varieties of it available which you can purchase for your residential as well as commercial purpose. Crystal Chandelier is the most popular among homeowners. They create a beautiful focal point for your room with refracted light. You can hang them in any room of your home such as in dining room, bedroom, kitchen, hallways and living room. They can be traditional and also available in contemporary designs.    Talking about the world’s largest light fixture, it is a Bohemiancrystal chandelier . It has 750 lamps and weighs around 4.5 tons. It is located in the Dolmabahce Palace in Istanbul. Before purchasing one for your home, it is important that you should be aware of certain t

Ways to Clean your Chandelier

Chandeliers are a branched hanging light that hold a number of light bulbs or candles. They are used to lighten the home. There are a variety of these available, however, the most popular among all is crystal one. Cleaning a light fixture seems like a daunting task, especially if it has not been done for a long time. Steps for Cleaning    There are a few points that you should keep in mind while cleaning like 1.  Make sure that the light switch is off and bulbs are cool before you start working 2.  Set up the ladder in a stable position 3.  Put a folded blanket under the fixture to catch any pieces that may drop 4.  It is advisable to draw a sketch on the paper before disassembling. This will help you when you put it back together 5.  Remove pieces one by one and laying them carefully on the blanket 6.  Rinse them with hot water 7.  Use a mild detergent over the pieces 8.  Lay the pieces to let dry 9.  Allow to air dry, or polish with a lint free cloth 10. Reassemb

How to Buy a Crystal Chandelier for Your Home

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Whenever the word chandelier is mentioned the first thing that most people relate to is the crystal chandelier that hangs from the ceiling of homes adding just the right kind of sparkle. The beautiful ornate reflecting pieces of crystals have the power to make the most beautiful glimmer by reflecting light.  Although buying a crystal chandelier may sound easy, it is not, you need to be very sure about the kind of room, the area that it would cover and even the total area the room covers!   There is a chance that when you buy the chandelier it may come out to be too big or small and that is why taking all these measurements is extremely important.  Crystal Chandelier A crystal chandelier does more to a room than just provide light, it sets the mood and gives an underlying theme to the whole room. That is why having a chandelier installed in a room requires great time and effort, but once you find the right chandelier it all becomes worth it. If you are planning to