One of the first things that I'll have to do in my home
is change out my chandeliers.
They resemble something like this...
YIKES!
I know...
and it sits right over my formal dining room. Ughh!
I also have something on a similar but smaller scale hanging over the entrance.
So starts the deliberation.
What kind do I get and what color do I go with?
The options are endless.
Now I have heard of picking one up on ebay,
but Pottery Barn and Lamps Plus (Kathy Ireland Edition) seem to have nice choices.
For instance...
Do I go with pendant lights instead of a chandi?
I do know that a pendant will most definitely go over the entrance.
I could go with the highly coveted version...
The finish will be something to decide on as well.
pewter? Black metal? Or white?
I like the idea of something different too.
Like this whimsy little piece.
It's growing on me.
What I do know is I'll be going with the light bulb version.
No candle lighting for this gal.
Lovely photos Natalie!!
ReplyDeleteI had the same chandelier as you in my first home many years ago! What was i thinking?!!
I perfer bulbs to candles too...much safer!
Pamela xo
I love love love the last one!!! Xoxoxo 1942charm.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteLOVE the last one pictured!! ;) Cant wait to see what you get! Hugs,Rachel
ReplyDeleteDecisions, Decisions! So many great options make a decision so hard to come by. Personally, I prefer the pendants. They seem a little less stuffy and much more practical - plus so much easier to keep clean!
ReplyDeleteNatalie...I do love the traditional crystal... but I went with a bit of whimsey... I replaced an ugly glass flying saucer looking thing with a Pottery Barn piece that I loved and luckily found on clearance ...I blogged about it at Christmas and it's still my profile pic. I also like the chandies with the little shades that can be changed with the seasons...What ever you choose...keep us posted! You and yours have been in my thoughts and prayers...*Lynne*
ReplyDeleteMan. Those are all GORGEOUS options. Choosing lighting is quite the undertaking. Took me a month of nightly searches to find our kitchen chandy...it's the Pewter Pottery Barn 5 arm chandelier. Don't think they still sell it. Can't wait to see what you decide.
ReplyDeletexoxo,
Jami
Nice post...
ReplyDeleteChandeliers can make or break a room, right?
The second image is just so lovely:)