Decorating With The Chandelette, The Mini-Chandelier

They’re the darling little princesses of the chandelier world, and when coordinated with the right room, they are just as stunning as chandeliers in spite of their small stature. Chandelettes are miniature chandeliers. Generally a chandelier is not allowed to be too small for a room because it will look puny and out of place. […]

Contemporary Track Lighting for a Home Theater

If you’re setting up a home theater, or maybe even a gallery, track lighting can provide the perfect atmosphere. It’s the latest craze.  Track lighting has superb advantages in a home theater, and the contemporary styles available are stunning. Surface mounted lights are easy to install because the heads are attached to a track rather […]

The Contemporary Chandelier for a Hip Modern Home

For many, a clean and sophisticated look is all they want in their home. Modern interior design deserves the beauty of a chandelier above the dining room table or in the front hall, and there are thousands of contemporary chandelier styles available. Silver is a popular finish for the modern chandelier, and clear glass and […]

Decorative Wooden Appliques to Turn Gingerbread House into Gingerbread Heaven

They’re called gingerbread, these decorative wood carvings that you add onto your furniture. Embellishing your dressers, picture frames or tables isn’t hard, but it will take some work. I will cover how to apply a carved wood applique  to your furniture so you can transform your home into a Rococo dreamland. Step One Take some […]

Extravagent Accessories for a Trendy Bar at Home

Modern Home Bar

It’s usually a party kill when half of the guests decide to leave and go to a bar downtown.  This happened at a party I went to a couple weeks ago. It was initially a huge group, but the party took two major blows. First there was a car accident in front of the house, […]

Reinventing Rooms with Contemporary Lighting

Sometimes I get so fed up with clutter, even my beloved antiques, and I just want to shove it all in storage and start all over. Every time I go to a spacious home decorated with a minimalistic modern style, I want to stay forever. So here’s how a contemporary motif is done. Remove all […]

The Crystal Factor of a Chandelier Heirloom

The purchase of a  crystal chandelier is the beginning of a family heirloom. These hanging works of art will be passed down in your family for generations to come. Their beauty is timeless, and every chandelier crafted of fine crystal has a fascinating story of its manufacture and artistry. Many people today don’t think that […]

Arrangements for Peaceful Bedroom Lighting

The innermost chamber should  be lit in a way that makes us feel the most at peace. For insomniacs, it is recommended that they remove electronics such as televisions or computers from the bedroom to make this room most suitable for sleep. A light by the bed for reading might be necessary as reading helps […]

The Art to Completing a Room with a Posh Chandelier

It might seem like you can just hang a chandelier and your living room will magically transform into the Metropolitan Opera House. I know from too much experience, it won’t, but a girl can dream. I must admit, however, that my old apartment in New York City with four mismatched living room couches shoved in […]