Iron Chandelier
There is nothing that can compare to the look of a wrought iron chandelier in your front entryway or over your dining room table. These types of chandeliers are majestic and they are grand and they can be a total pain to keep clean if you don't know how to do it. The key to long lasting gorgeous looks in that department is to keep the metal from getting rusty. Easier said than done right?
Wrong. Keeping your wrought iron chandelier free from rust is as easy as wiping it down with something like WD40 every now and then. This kind of cleaning is going to moisten the metal and bring a whole new glow and shine to it. If you have been noticing that your metal has been looking dull this is gong to solve the problem right up for you in seconds.
The actual cleaning can go a couple of different ways. You can get a soft cloth, one that is not full of rough bits, and then apply the WD40 to it. You can even soak the cloth in this solution to get it nice and wet. Wring it out if you do this though because you don't want a greasy mess all over the space under the chandelier. Another way to go is to apply the WD40 straight to the metal. This works just as good but it can also be rather messy. If you have a good dining room table under the chandelier or if you have marble or granite flooring don't go this route as you could end up staining your floors and table.
A simple wipe will add a protective coating to the wrought iron chandelier that will last a long time. In just a few minutes your chandelier is going to shine like never before and it is all due to a simple application of the solution. You can wipe all parts of the lighting fixture with the WD40 just make sure that you get it in all of the little crevices that are on the fixture. Any spot that you miss can bloom with rust so beware!
BY: Tony W. Dunk
Iron Chandelier
Saturday 30 August 2008
Iron Chandeliers (Iron Chandelier)
Iron Chandelier
The earliest chandeliers were made of wood and held oil lamps or candles. Wooden chandeliers would provide light but were difficult to maintain. Wooden chandeliers became easily stained with grease, which increased the risk of a fire mishap.
In ancient times, chandeliers were a way of illumining a room as brightly as possible. Hence several sources of light were concentrated in the same place. So many changes have now taken place that modern chandeliers are exquisite ornamental pieces. Often very ornate, they contain dozens of lamps. Complex arrays of glass shapes are incorporated into the ornate designs. As a result, light from the chandeliers gets scattered in complex, attractive patterns.
Iron chandeliers are robust, no frills chandeliers. They have stark styles as compared to the delicate glass ones. Iron chandeliers blend in well with a minimalist furniture style. Western style décor also seems to complement the presence of an iron chandelier. Different designs of iron chandeliers lend themselves well to differing decors.
Iron chandelier are much heavier than any other ceiling light fixture. These chandeliers require special attachments to the ceiling and need specially reinforced ceilings that can take the weight. Some trendy ones however do not require special supports. They can be directly attached to electrical sources like any other fixture. As multiple bulbs are fitted in a single chandelier, specially reinforced electrical connections are required.
Chandeliers are generally hung over the dining table. When using iron chandelier ensure that you get a proportionate size and hang it at the right height. Iron chandelier tend to look more imposing than chandeliers of the same size made of other materials. When these two factors are taken care of, then the dining area gets lighted up in a softly diffused manner that seems just right. Extra long chains for high ceilings will make for better lighting.
The best and most sought after feature of iron chandelier is its easy maintenance. All that is needed as maintenance is cleaning with soap and water and an occasional polish to retain shine.
BY: Jennifer Bailey
Iron Chandelier
The earliest chandeliers were made of wood and held oil lamps or candles. Wooden chandeliers would provide light but were difficult to maintain. Wooden chandeliers became easily stained with grease, which increased the risk of a fire mishap.
In ancient times, chandeliers were a way of illumining a room as brightly as possible. Hence several sources of light were concentrated in the same place. So many changes have now taken place that modern chandeliers are exquisite ornamental pieces. Often very ornate, they contain dozens of lamps. Complex arrays of glass shapes are incorporated into the ornate designs. As a result, light from the chandeliers gets scattered in complex, attractive patterns.
Iron chandeliers are robust, no frills chandeliers. They have stark styles as compared to the delicate glass ones. Iron chandeliers blend in well with a minimalist furniture style. Western style décor also seems to complement the presence of an iron chandelier. Different designs of iron chandeliers lend themselves well to differing decors.
Iron chandelier are much heavier than any other ceiling light fixture. These chandeliers require special attachments to the ceiling and need specially reinforced ceilings that can take the weight. Some trendy ones however do not require special supports. They can be directly attached to electrical sources like any other fixture. As multiple bulbs are fitted in a single chandelier, specially reinforced electrical connections are required.
Chandeliers are generally hung over the dining table. When using iron chandelier ensure that you get a proportionate size and hang it at the right height. Iron chandelier tend to look more imposing than chandeliers of the same size made of other materials. When these two factors are taken care of, then the dining area gets lighted up in a softly diffused manner that seems just right. Extra long chains for high ceilings will make for better lighting.
The best and most sought after feature of iron chandelier is its easy maintenance. All that is needed as maintenance is cleaning with soap and water and an occasional polish to retain shine.
BY: Jennifer Bailey
Iron Chandelier
Sunday 17 August 2008
Chandelier Lamp Shades
Iron Chandelier
There are robust-looking chandeliers in wrought iron, crystal chandeliers that are simply drop-dead gorgeous, and candle chandeliers that ooze romance. And lampshade chandeliers are dainty, pretty things. The chandelier frame is a pretty massive, with lampshades that are attached to the top. So it is obvious that this type of chandelier is meant for a large room.
The advantage of a lampshade chandelier is that a dazzling array of moods and designs may be created just by changing the shades. There is no need to dismantle the entire chandelier frame and revamp it. Also, a lampshade chandelier can be readily assembled at home.
In case of such chandeliers, the frame is usually a simple one, mostly made of wood or iron, since it is of no use to have an ornate frame that is going to be hidden by the overhanging shades. It is the type of lampshade being used that determines the look of the chandelier. The shade can be in the shape of the regular cone, a bell or circular like the Chinese-styled lampshades; it can be made of virtually anything ranging from handmade paper, silk, beads or a simple printed fabric. The lampshade may be in some sort of color, so that instead of a clear light you can have a light that diffuses a tinted glow. This can be your choice if you want mood lighting rather than incandescence.
The lampshade can be made to match the furnishings of the room so that in addition to a chandelier that is attuned to the mood of the room, you also have one that is color coordinated with the rest of the room. In fact, this is the only type of chandelier where you can coordinate so easily. When it comes to versatility, the lampshade chandelier is much more successful than other types of chandeliers.
By: Jennifer Bailey
There are robust-looking chandeliers in wrought iron, crystal chandeliers that are simply drop-dead gorgeous, and candle chandeliers that ooze romance. And lampshade chandeliers are dainty, pretty things. The chandelier frame is a pretty massive, with lampshades that are attached to the top. So it is obvious that this type of chandelier is meant for a large room.
The advantage of a lampshade chandelier is that a dazzling array of moods and designs may be created just by changing the shades. There is no need to dismantle the entire chandelier frame and revamp it. Also, a lampshade chandelier can be readily assembled at home.
In case of such chandeliers, the frame is usually a simple one, mostly made of wood or iron, since it is of no use to have an ornate frame that is going to be hidden by the overhanging shades. It is the type of lampshade being used that determines the look of the chandelier. The shade can be in the shape of the regular cone, a bell or circular like the Chinese-styled lampshades; it can be made of virtually anything ranging from handmade paper, silk, beads or a simple printed fabric. The lampshade may be in some sort of color, so that instead of a clear light you can have a light that diffuses a tinted glow. This can be your choice if you want mood lighting rather than incandescence.
The lampshade can be made to match the furnishings of the room so that in addition to a chandelier that is attuned to the mood of the room, you also have one that is color coordinated with the rest of the room. In fact, this is the only type of chandelier where you can coordinate so easily. When it comes to versatility, the lampshade chandelier is much more successful than other types of chandeliers.
By: Jennifer Bailey
Wrought Iron Chandeliers
Iron Chandelier
It is not very often that you find light fixtures with a distinct character; but you do with the chandelier. There’s the delicate, touch-me-not beauty of the crystal chandelier. And then, there’s the robust, wrought-iron chandelier.
Wrought-iron chandeliers are basically no-frills, no-fuss affairs. They have a certain versatility about them too, and the versatility seems all the more fascinating when we consider the two incompatible traits they possess. Firstly, wrought iron chandeliers have an archaic feel to them. As such they do not synchronize well with the futuristic- looking furniture types. And yet, with their in-your-face starkness, they blend in rather well with minimalist-looking furniture styles, which is actually a fairly recent development. Because of their robust look, they also fit in well with the décor of a salon in a Western town or a ranch house.
The greatest asset of a wrought iron chandelier is its hassle-free maintenance. However intricately carved it may be, all it needs is regular wiping with ordinary soap and water and an occasional polishing to retain its gloss and shine. It does, however need protection against rust, so it is better if it is not hung in a damp place. Although it has an antique look to it, a wrought iron chandelier can be aged to look even older; that too, can be done without much fanfare.. All it needs a coating of antiquing glaze.
The wrought-iron chandelier has in it the hallmark of a truly great piece of furniture. Its versatility is its greatest asset for it lends itself well to home makeovers. It is one of those rare breeds of furniture that fits into quite contrasting kinds of decors.
By: Jennifer Bailey
It is not very often that you find light fixtures with a distinct character; but you do with the chandelier. There’s the delicate, touch-me-not beauty of the crystal chandelier. And then, there’s the robust, wrought-iron chandelier.
Wrought-iron chandeliers are basically no-frills, no-fuss affairs. They have a certain versatility about them too, and the versatility seems all the more fascinating when we consider the two incompatible traits they possess. Firstly, wrought iron chandeliers have an archaic feel to them. As such they do not synchronize well with the futuristic- looking furniture types. And yet, with their in-your-face starkness, they blend in rather well with minimalist-looking furniture styles, which is actually a fairly recent development. Because of their robust look, they also fit in well with the décor of a salon in a Western town or a ranch house.
The greatest asset of a wrought iron chandelier is its hassle-free maintenance. However intricately carved it may be, all it needs is regular wiping with ordinary soap and water and an occasional polishing to retain its gloss and shine. It does, however need protection against rust, so it is better if it is not hung in a damp place. Although it has an antique look to it, a wrought iron chandelier can be aged to look even older; that too, can be done without much fanfare.. All it needs a coating of antiquing glaze.
The wrought-iron chandelier has in it the hallmark of a truly great piece of furniture. Its versatility is its greatest asset for it lends itself well to home makeovers. It is one of those rare breeds of furniture that fits into quite contrasting kinds of decors.
By: Jennifer Bailey
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