Crystal Chandeliers by Jennifer
Bailey
Chandeliers, however opulent a look they might sport, are basically
fragile objects that require a favorable environment to flourish.
The environment in this context is the overall décor of
the room in which the chandelier is going to be housed.
The importance of décor is all the more critical
in the case of crystal chandeliers, which may be five armed or
three armed, candle lit or with little glow bulbs. A crystal chandelier
can come in different sizes. It may be ornamental or a no-frills
affair. Whatever its look is, understated or overboard, a crystal
chandelier doesn't blend in with all kinds of rooms.
For instance, a crystal chandelier looks out of
place in a ranch house, complete with rustic furniture. Similarly,
a candle chandelier made of crystal, with a soft, romantic and
archaic look to it, strikes a discordant note amidst futuristic
furniture in bold, striking colors.
Large, ornate crystal chandeliers look best in a
classically furnished room. The furniture should be elegant and
plush. In fact, Louis XVI décor, with its emphasis on intricate
carving, tapestries and massive pieces would be just fine. Chandeliers
that are smaller in size but intricately carved also work well
with Louis XV furniture, which is all about small, dainty pieces.
For modern rooms with clean-cut, sleek furniture, a simple no-fuss
less ornamental crystal chandelier would be ideal.
A crystal chandelier requires elaborate maintenance.
To retain its gloss and glitter, it needs to be taken down every
once in awhile and cleaned thoroughly. As it is, chandeliers do
tend to gather dust fairly quickly, and the more intricate the
carving, the more the dust that seeps into the nooks and crevices.
However, the cleaning doesn't require any chemicals; ordinary
soapy water suffices.
The maintenance schedule may sound daunting, but
owners vouch that a crystal chandelier lighted in all its glory
is a mesmerizing sight indeed.
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