I am a big believer in having something in a room that has
‘power’
I am talking about pieces in a room that add ‘ooomph’.
Not something that uses electricity.
Pieces that bring character or charm or something unexpected to a space
and that make it feel that much more important or interesting.
Some of my favorite pieces that have power are ones with patina.
That old chippy peeling paint on the bench in the living room
or the delicious hand rubbed wood on the buffet deux corps
that brings a huge amount of antique charm.
It can also be something like a chandelier.
I know you might be shocked to see me talking about chandeliers
I mean, I am not obsessed with a huge amount of bling in my home at all.
Ahem…
Like the two above the table in the dining room…
And the two in the kitchen…
and that crystal covered one in the bathroom…
Well… let’s just say I believe in the power of
chandeliers.
And today-
the first in a small series about ‘The Power of’
which is about harnessing the power of something to make your room feel different-
it is all about how to bring that
delightful old world style French Cottage charm to a room
with a
chandelier.
And this particular chandelier?
This chandelier is a game changer.
A chandelier is one of those things you can add to a room
and it adds oodles of elegance and charm instantly.
And while some chandeliers have crystals…
others HAVE. CRYSTALS.
This chandelier is absolutely completely dripping with crystals.
And when I say dripping…
I mean it only took me about 5+ hours to put this one together
and place each crystal strand, drop and rope on it.
I kid you not.
But not all chandeliers are heavy on the crystal and size- and they don’t have to be.
You can add a small chandelier to a room and completely change the feeling of it.
One of my motto’s?
I believe that any room can benefit from a chandelier
When we moved into the house- we started with the kitchen.
And that ceiling fan with the lovely lights you can see in the corner there
it that did nothing to make the room feel like anything but an old 1940’s run down kitchen.
I wanted charm and elegance.
And honestly, I wasn’t sure how was I going to get that feeling in an old 1940’s cottage
but then I brought in the bling.
I know it sounds simple- but it made a difference.
The day that ceiling fan came out and the chandelier
went up- even with the same 1940’s cupboards
everything felt different in the kitchen.
And so, for me, I know that lighting is one of those things that changes the feeling
and ambiance of a space instantly.
And it is one of my favorite ways to make a room feel elegant and charming.
And in the bedroom makeover- lighting was definitely on the list.
I was looking for more crystals
and more light
but I didn’t want something that felt heavy.
So I looked at light bright airy and big on bling chandeliers.
Even though this chandelier is HUGE- it doesn’t overwhelm the room.
Because it is almost completely made of glass-
the arms, the body, the crystals.
So while it adds a TON of light and charm- it doesn’t overwhelm the space
and it somewhat kind of feels like it has always been there.
And…
it is pretty much my french inspired crystal loving chandelier
girl
kind of perfection.
If you are in the market for adding a little bit (or a lot ) of bling-
you are going to love this chandelier
(and the seriously amazing price)
16 lights and so much charm and elegance and you can find it here at Wayfair:
(affiliate link)
The rest of the bedroom changes are SO close to being shared-
and I cannot wait to show you just what has changed
and what has stayed the same- so stay tuned.
Up next in the Power Of series…
patina.
What I love about it and how to add patina to your home to get
that lived in, collected charming look you love.
Hope your Monday is off to a great start.
This bedroom refresh is in partnership with Wayfair
but the design and the crazy and admittedly borderline obsessive love of crystal covered chandeliers –
well, that is all my own.
😉
martinealison says
Bonjour chère amie,
Je suis fascinée par les lustres à pampilles. J'en ai chez moi aussi… Je trouve qu'ils apportent quelque chose de magique.
Merci pour l'ensemble de vos merveilleuses photos, elles mettent bien en valeur vos lustres.
Gros bisous ♡
Courtney says
Thank you so much for your kind words!! I am slightly obsessed with the magic that a chandelier brings to a room! 🙂
Anonymous says
WHOA. You put the crystals on that chandelier? I have thought about doing that, but I wasn't confident it would turn out. I would LOVE to see a DIY. I need this. I have some extremely large rooms to decorate (+350 square feet. For a bedroom. Not kidding), and they need some va-va-voom. The chandeliers we have are nice and have 8 branches, but they lack enough pampilles, if you ask me. (Don't you just love the word "pampilles"? French for the little crystal decorations.) Actually, your sponsor link's chandelier is well-priced for 16 branches and so many pampilles, at least if they're crystal and not plastic. But I'm in France, with many many many chandeliers available for a song, just not swanky enough.
Also, I love your mirror.
Courtney says
Yes, put alllllllthecrystals on this chandelier. The chandelier does come unassembled- and unadorned- but not for long! 😉 This is all glass- the arms, everything- so yes, much better than plastic. I would definitely see about ordering some extra bling for your authentic French chandeliers- I can imagine how incredible they must be! I have seen replacement crystals on Ebay if that helps? Thanks for stopping by!!
Kristen Whitby says
So pretty Courtney!
Courtney says
Thanks so much Kristen!! xo
Kathy Harris says
Other than regular dusting, what do you do if the crystals get "oily" from being in a kitchen area, or just an area where the dust eventually just clings to the crystals and doesn't come off with a good old duster? Do you have to get glass cleaner and go up and wipe each crystal? I absolutely love the chandeliers! I just got curious about the cleaning part and thought maybe I could learn something about how you clean your chandys.
French Ethereal says
Hello Kathy,
I thought I might share with you how I clean mine (twice a year) ~ with either taking them all down and soaking in the sink, or standing on a ladder or sturdy chair and wiping with a rag. I use water and good old white vinegar to wash/wipe the chains and scrub the crystals. Works beautifully! Hope this helps!
Always,
Barb
French Ethereal ????
Mari says
Loving your new chandy….wow all those crystals are gorgeous….
Looking forward to viewing all the changes in your room!
Smiles~
Mari
BrocanteuseRose says
wow it looks so much better in your pictures, than it does on the website. I would have scrolled right past on the site, but seeing it in your space. WOW!!! I can't believe it is the same chandy. 🙂
Debbie says
So elegant, simply stunning…
Unknown says
Love this kitchen. Where did you get the smaller chandeliers?
Unknown says
A girl can never have enough chandy!!!!! LOVE IT!!!
Unknown says
I love it! I can't wait to get my new place and French it out! Lol
LIsa says
I love thE chanDeliers in your kItchen. Where did you get them from? Thanks!
Courtney says
Hi Lisa!
The chandeliers in the kitchen are both vintage- I found them at thrift stores. Lamps Plus has some that are very similar though- search James Moder chandeliers.
Denise Miller says
Hi
I adore this chandelier!
I followed the Link to the wayfair site, and it did not link to yhe chandelier.
Is there a chance you can give me the name of the piece so i can do a google search?
Courtney says
Gosh- I am not sure the exact name but it is a Maria Teresa style chandelier. Hope that helps!