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Clearing The Myth About Chandeliers

Chandeliers aren’t just for swinging or fancy hotels. Find out how to choose a chandelier for your HDB.

Chandeliers brings to mind an impression of royalty, grandeur and opulence. Though sleeker and slimmer versions have evolved, there’s still an air of antiquity surrounding chandeliers.

So when you’re going for an antique look for your home, you’re likely thinking of turn-of-the-century furniture, decadent walls and a chandelier. But can you really pull of the look in a HDB flat? How do you choose a chandelier? For that, you’ll have to read on to find out.

Finding A Chandelier

If you’ve inherited an old chandelier, lucky you! For the not so lucky ones, you’ll need to hunt for a piece and pay a pretty penny.

Shops in Singapore selling antique pieces are definitely your first ports of call. Nothing really brings out the old look better than a piece actually during the period. But if those aren’t particularly satisfactory, then you’ll have to get a ready-made variety from a lighting shop.

Choosing A Chandelier

Believe it or not, there are a ton of chandeliers to choose from.

However, you may want to pass on the slim-trim polished-steel chandeliers. These are specially designed for modern homes with clean-cut furniture and chances are they won’t come across as old. Not in a hundred years. Well maybe, but you want the look now, don’t you?

slim trim polished chandelierAntique chandeliers are ornate pieces with very intricate details. An antique chandelier can be made of crystal, wrought iron, brass or antlers, with a rundown appearance.
Candle chandeliers on the other hand have an inherent archaic feel to them.

Can’t Find An Antique Chandelier

This is why you just cannot buy a wrought-iron or a brass type of chandelier and install it, thinking that it would bring an antique look to the environs. The chandelier needs some work before it has an authentic antique feel to it.To replicate an old look, you need to apply an antiquing glaze. While the glaze is still wet, rub off the shine from it with a soft cloth. The latter is done to achieve the worn-out look.

Keep in mind that other furniture pieces must complement the antique look. A single antique piece can hardly bring about an impact to the ambience.

And if all else fails, get in touch! Our team of professionals will help you foremost decide if a chandelier is right for your space, then help choose a chandelier for you.