You don't have permission to access /catalog/index.php?main_page=index&manufacturers_id=12Explore Vs Lighting, Galley Lighting, and more!A few months ago, I posted a tutorial for a beaded chandelier made from a hanging basket and mardi gras beads (it sounds cheesy, but it looked great, and it's been one of my most popular projects ever). Britt from A Penny Saved took the tutorial and ran with it and created a fabulous beaded chandelier that is also a working light fixture. To top it off, she painted the chandelier a fabulous blue and hung it in a beautiful room. Her upgrades to the project are so amazing, I have to share them with you. [how to make a turquoise beaded chandelier] Like Britt, I have been so inspired by these chandeliers by Marjorie Skouras, which are made with semiprecious stones. So, if anyone wants another jump off point for this chandelier, how about buying some bead strands and making one of these? Fire Mountain Gems has promo bead strands as low as $.69 a strand which would be perfect for this project (and you could probably figure out how to make it work without unstringing the prestrung strands).

These ones are peridot "jade" but there are tons of colors and styles to choose from. Promo chip beads are even less expensive (and the strands are much longer), and would be really interesting in chandelier form. These are mother of pearl. Confession: I admit, I hesitated in giving you this idea because I want to do it myself and wow you. But, realistically, I probably don't have time right now, so I hope one of you take my idea and run with it! If you do, you are morally obligated to send me pictures! But back to Britt's project. I'm not sure how much some of the hardware costs, but my guess is the mounting bracket and ceiling cap probably cost less than $10 total. If you go the semiprecious bead route, add $20 or more, but it will be well worth the cost to have a fabulous light fixture. Nothing in this post is an ad or paid placement... I just thought these bead strands were so cool and cheap! Disclosure: this article may contain affiliate links or other forms of sponsored content.

Opinions are 100% the author's.Alexa Flush Mount Fixture Hand painted wrought iron frame dressed with turquoise beads and green turquoise accent stones. Dimensions : Standard 22" dia x 12"h Voltage / Lamps : 120V 22" dia x 12"h Different prices with different stone combinations. 22" dia x 12"h Contemporary, Organic, Traditional, Transitional USA - CA - Los Angeles Todd and Katie Traina’s classic mansion in San Francisco’s Pacific Heights has a surprise in its basement. There, in a cavernous space that was once an indoor swimming pool, is a re-creation of the now-defunct Manhattan night club El Morocco—down to its white plaster palm trees and banquettes covered in dark blue zebra stripes. A disco ball hangs from the ceiling. They inherited the custom-built nightclub from Mr. Traina’s... Second Presidential Debate in Three Minutes Did Trump 'Stop the Bleeding' With Debate Performance? The Second Presidential Debate Clinton and Trump On What They Respect About Each Other

Trump's Surprise Media Event With Bill Clinton Accusers12 Decorating Ideas You Can Do in a Day So you want to do something different to your home right now? Here are 101 ideas from 101 designers, and there's something for every room. Turn off the SwitchTurn off the Switch"De-electrify your dining room. Put candles on the sideboard and in the sconces and even in your chandelier—Marjorie Skouras makes one that's dripping with coral. Who cares what you serve!" -Suzanne Rheinsteinchandelier kleid Use Something NaturalUse Something Natural"Buy a tree in a basket or planter and put it in your loneliest corner. chandelier 5lt - 1672I love a fiddle leaf fig for its sweet platypus bill-like leaves. chandelier rental bakersfield

If you want to go the extra mile, stick some uplights behind it." -Celerie Kemble What Every Man Needs At HomeLet’s Talk Lighting: Statement Chandeliers Most homes and apartments have a dining space for the obvious function of serving and enjoying meals.  However our dining spaces need not be just functional, they’re a fabulous opportunity for personal expression in home decorating.  The one way to ensure your dining space has flair is with a unique light fixture suspended overhead to make an original style statement. Modern fixtures have come a long way and the talents of designers provide us with so many varied choices that you’re sure to find one that feels right for you. Whether you choose a scrolled fixture or one with clean lines, an orb or a tiered chandelier, these days the options are endless.  The more modern fixtures now include a variety of textures from rope to wood, bronze to blown glass, brass, resin, gold leaf, and capiz shell, the list goes on. 

The dining space is your opportunity to make a big impact and inject personality into your home in an unexpected way. A few tips on selecting and hanging lighting: - Choose a chandelier that appeals to your tastes, not one solely for resale (unless of course you’re staging your home for sale.)  A dining room chandelier is an easy fixture to replace and one you can take with you should you move in the future.  It’s perfectly fine to mix modern shades with traditional furniture and vice versa. - When selecting lighting for a dining room table, it’s more important to size the chandelier to the table rather than the room. A good rule of thumb is to make sure your chandelier is one half to two thirds the width of the table. A chandelier that is too small for the dining space can look out of place and has little impact. - For the proper hanging height, the bottom of the chandelier should be about 30 to 34 inches above the table, low enough to create a focal point in the space, but high enough not to interfere with conversation.

- Remember your chandelier should not be the main source of lighting in the dining room. Wall sconces, lamps, or other overhead lighting should be part of the lighting design plan too. A chandelier that radiates too much heat or light can be uncomfortable for you and your guests. - Most designers agree on the importance of dimmer switches. Nothing creates more ambiance than lighting turned down during intimate gatherings. Here are a dozen modern chandeliers that if suspended over your dining table are sure to add a dash of panache. From top left:  Axel Orb by Currey & Co, Candelabra, $1,971; Turquoise Empire Chandelier, Marjorie Skouras, see showrooms; Breck Chandelier, Maison Luxe, $1,500; Black Crystal Chandelier, Brocade Home, $699; Moooi Dandelion Pendant, Light Wholesale, $620;  Grayson Glass, Oly Studio, see locations,  Flowerfall, Oly Studio, see showrooms; Rectangle capiz, West Elm, $299;  Driftwood Orb, Burke Decor, $1,200;  Boja Rattan Pendant, IKEA, $60;