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?