Chandeliers are becoming more of a focal point in a home now more than ever. What used to be thought of as just a lighting fixture for the wealthy and prestigious is now affordable and able to be bought in regular home improvement or lighting stores everywhere.
The brushed metal chandeliers are especially making a comeback. Brushed metal is a beautiful finish to any chandelier because of the variety of colors you can use. The metallic colors can be gold, silver, copper, or a bronze glaze. The finish is simple but elegant giving added elegance to any room you hang the chandelier in.
It is a relatively shiny look that can look good with any décor. Stylish and pleasing to the eye it will match with any fixtures that are of the same brushed metal color. It is best not to mix and match brushed metal looks just as if you wouldn’t mix gold and silver together because it may be a bit overwhelming. You want to make a statement, but not something that says it is too busy in the room. You can’t go wrong with the brushed metal in silver which is modern, clean, and sleek. The bronze is more antique and romantic looking. The copper is more rustic and homey, and the bronze tends to be more opulent and Victorian looking.
It is an affordable way to buy a chandelier that doesn’t have to be made of gold or bronze while achieving the same look.
December 12th, 2006 by Webmaster
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