You've got a beautiful chandelier but something's missing. It's just not making the statement you're looking for. Not to worry! Chandelier accessories can add punch and make your chandelier the focal point in the room!
When it comes to chandelier accessories there is definitely no shortage of what's available to buy online. Whether you'd just want to change out your crystal prisms or you want to change the entire look of your chandelier it's definitely doable! Let's have a look at some of the options you have.
1. Chains
You can start by changing out the chains. Solid brass chain can give your fixture an entirely different look. Whether you're looking for a Gothic style, Mission style, Art Décor, or Arts & Craft just choose the right chain.
2. Shades
There are so many different styles of shades to choose from and there are some absolutely drop dead gorgeous art glass choices that you must have a look at online. Choose from metal shades, silk shades, beaded shades, and touchier shades.
3. Ceiling Plates
Canopies or ceiling plates are the hardware used to mount your chandelier to the ceiling. You can choose from heavy cast brass, more economical spun solid brass, or one of the many other finishes including an antique finish.
4. Chandelier Candle Covers
Whether you are looking for a candelabra style or a base style candle cover there are lots of choices. Choose from brass, glass, plastic, and even cardboard, as well as many other material choices. And of course there are many different colors and styles from plain to faux dripping wax.
5. Bobeches
Bobeches were originally used to catch the wax drippings from the candles but today they are more often used as a wonderful accent on the chandeliers. You have many different styles, shapes, and sizes to choose from as well as different materials including crystal, lead crystal, and metal. Hand cut crystal bobeches are extremely popular, and there's a reason! They are simply so elegant and refined the look is hard to beat.
6. Crystal Spears and Beads
Crystal spears and beads are an affordable way to give your chandelier a little different look. You can choose from octagon prisms, prism beads, macaroni beads, faceted beads, rose jewels, English cut beads, Italian octagon beads, Swarovski aurora beads, rosettes, and a host of other shapes. Check them out!!
7. Colored Art Glass
If you really want your chandelier to take on a personality of its own then you've just got to consider these colored art glass prisms. Add some fun and fashion flair to your chandelier. Murano and some of the other Venetian glass makers make some truly spectacular specialty products. Would you like to add some fangled loops and drops or perhaps some apples or cherries? The choice is entirely up to you. Pick your favorite color - green, blue, yellow, red. There is certainly the perfect art glass pieces to make your chandelier truly unique.
8. Colored Beads
Colored crystal another great way of enhancing your chandelier, and making it the focal point. There is no shortage of shapes to choose from either including tapered, notch, star colonial, spear heads, spikes, and more traditional shapes. So mix and match and create your own work of art!
9. Crystal Prisms
Let's not forget about the terrific variety of crystal prisms to choose from. You can choose from value prisms or premium crystal prisms There are many different styles to choose from and a variety of cuts!!
Choose from 3 or 4 sizes in the clear pear crystals or go brave and try one of the more uncommon shapes such as the pendalogue crystals, hand cut and polished almond crystals which are available in 4 sizes, kite prisms in 4 sizes, bubble prisms, pear prism crystals, the French penalogues, frog prisms, full cut prisms, full cut prisms, pears, triangles, and deco prisms.
10. Decorative Chandelier Parts
Sometimes it takes something very subtle to accomplish the look and feel that you want and that's where decorative parts come in handy. Perhaps a few leaves, a fan or two or some other subtle addition is all you need. There are a variety of different parts to choose from so when in doubt be sure to start here.
Chandeliers are a wonderful way of adding to your home décor. Whether you choose a modern or antique chandelier will depend on your home and the atmosphere you are trying to create. There are plenty of different styles and materials to choose from.
Victorian, antique, Eames, Art Deco, retro, country, arts and craft, and so many more. And of course there are some very neat modern chandeliers too! Choose from crystal, brass, wrought iron, wood, or well the list could go on for ever.
But what's most important is to turn your chandelier into truly "your" chandelier and the easiest way to do that is by using chandelier accessories which are readily available to purchase online!
