by Furnishly | Apr 12, 2022 | Design Inspiration, Lighting, Uncategorized
Living room elegance is only a chandelier away. Finding the right living room chandelier can be a tricky prospect, with sizing just as important as style. Determine what size of chandelier you need for your living room by adding together the length and the width of your room, then converting that figure into inches. To determine height, your chandelier should measure three inches for every foot between the floor and ceiling. And how low should your chandelier hang? Simply leave at least seven feet beneath the chandelier, raising that minimum height by three inches for every foot of ceiling height above eight feet.
by Furnishly | Mar 1, 2022 | Design Inspiration, Lighting
Unlike the intricate opulence of traditional chandeliers, circle chandeliers feature a simplified silhouette that is stately enough for formal environments and laidback enough for casual placements. In this post, we’ve collected our favorite circle chandelier designs from around the web. We’ve selected approachable designs for interior themes ranging from mid-century modern to cottage chic and everything in between. Find the perfect circle chandelier for every style and every budget – from opulent crystal chandeliers to playful bohemian pendants – all collected in the fun compilation below.
by Furnishly | Feb 22, 2022 | Design Inspiration, Lighting, Style
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Funnily enough, I didn’t plan on purchasing lighting when Studio McGee launched its latest collection at Target. I’d say about 80 percent of my Target purchases are things I didn’t have any intention of buying but couldn’t resist anyway. No, I don’t know if that’s a real statistic, but it seems like a pretty decent guess to me!
Anyway, while browsing Studio McGee’s latest arrivals a few weeks back, I realized that the white Dome Chandelier would be perfect for my bedroom. Sure, my existing chandelier was fine, but this light always felt a little small for the space, and it always appeared a bit crooked, no matter what I did. The fact that I could scrap it and order a stylish overhead fixture that would arrive at my apartment in just two days and not require me to shell out major money seemed like a solid option to me.
When the Studio McGee fixture arrived, it was actually a lot larger than I had expected. I’m usually pretty good at looking at measurements online and visualizing how a piece will appear in my space, but I missed the mark a bit here. (It’s 44 inches wide for reference). I’m actually more than okay with my shortsightedness though; the oversized scale looks amazing. The fixture makes such a bold, modern statement in my bedroom, which otherwise leans pretty vintage-inspired, and I love that stylistic juxtaposition going on. Also, because it’s white and so is my ceiling, it recedes a bit into space despite its size. Hello, visual interest!
To give the piece (and my room as a whole) a little more oomph, I paired it with this ornate looking ceiling medallion that I purchased on Amazon. When I hired an electrician to come by to install the Studio McGee fixture, he dealt with this component for me as well, and I’m so thrilled with the overall look. Who has to know that my place isn’t actually historic and full of vintage charm? No one! (Well, other than you all!).
While $220 isn’t cheap cheap, it’s definitely toward the lower end when it comes to nice, sizable overhead light fixtures, so I felt like I was getting a deal when I ordered this piece. The fact that it was easy for the TaskRabbit I hired to hang it was another perk; trust me, I have definitely purchased some super complex pieces of lighting in the past! All that’s to say, if you’re on the fence about ordering this guy, I 100 percent encourage you to go for it. You can thank me later.
by Furnishly | Feb 1, 2022 | Design Inspiration, Lighting
Few accessories can elevate the atmosphere of any room better than a stately chandelier – these lighting elements were once considered icons of luxury and elegance, now serving as a simple way to deliver charming ambiance to any of your favorite spaces. In this post, we’ve collected a range of chandeliers to suit every bedroom aesthetic. From ornate traditional chandelier silhouettes to minimalist modern fixtures, to fun rustic accents and whimsical bohemian picks, this post spans a diverse range of styles with options for every budget. Give your bedroom a complete mood makeover with ideas from our curated selection below.
by Furnishly | Oct 15, 2021 | Design Inspiration, Style
Leah Groth
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