There's something about crystal that's hard to top. Whether it's that beautiful crystal vase, those Waterford crystal glasses, or the crystal lamp that sits in the living room looking so elegant and classy, crystal really is hard to beat for a room accessory! Here are some designer tips on how to make that crystal table lamp look great in every room.
When deciding where to place your living room lamps you need to determine what types of activities occur in the room. You want to be sure your lighting is good for entertaining, watching television, and doing tasks. Dimmers work well in living rooms as do tri lights on lamps.
Your crystal table lamps need to be placed so that they are functional and noticeable. On coffee tables at the end of the sofa or beside a chair works well. Small accent lamps look great on a mantle piece for accent lighting, and a floor lamp works well placed beside a reading chair.
When decorating the dining room we generally focus on the fixture above the table but if your dining room is larger lamps can make great accents. There's no question that a crystal chandelier will be dynamite especially with a dimmer so that it can very functional from a romantic dinner to task lighting for the kid's homework. But if you have a larger dining room placing lamps on the sidebar, or a lamp on a corner stand looks great!
Crystal table lamps
look great in a bedroom on the nightstands. The small accent lamps with the gone with the wind shades look especially good. You can either use your table lamp as a reading light or you can invest in a center reading light. Your crystal lamps are not designed to provide your main lighting so when choosing spend more time on considering the décor statement than the functionality.
The kitchen is usually the primary work area in a home. It's also where friends and family gather, where games are played, and where meals are eaten and prepared. It's usually the most relaxed and functional room in the house. So of course you'll need good lighting which can be provided by a ceiling light fixture, fluorescent lighting, recessed lighting, halogen lighting, and lamps. Mix and match until you have adequately covered your lighting needs and don't forget to make your lighting part of your décor!
Recessed lighting works well under the sink providing sufficient task lighting. A decorative pendant looks great over an island or dinette, and track lighting works well for accenting and ambiance. Lamps look great on a corner table nook.
Your bathroom is a place that should feel comfortable and relaxing but it also needs to provide adequate lighting for makeup, shaving, and other grooming tasks. Your lighting over the vanity and sink needs to functional but a couple of small crystal candle lamps will look elegant adding the finishing touches to the décor. A small crystal lamp near the tub can make a nice relaxing ambiance and provide adequate lighting for reading while soaking.
Crystal table lamps are an affordable way to add a touch of class to any room. With so many sizes and shapes to choose from you're certain to find the perfect crystal lamp for your décor!
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