How is Danii Minoque, former X Factor judge and younger sis of pop singer Kylie associated with chandeliers? Askmen.com reported in a celebrity gossip article that she loves chandeliers but several of them smashed into shards onto the floor because the professionals that she hired did not know how to install them properly. Sigh. If only she knew about Aladdin Light Lifts. I wonder if the glass chandeliers were for her foyer or dining room.

Dining Chandelier Aladdin Light Lifts

Aladdin Light Lifts can gently raise and smoothly lower chandeliers up to one thousand pounds. Apartment Therapy reports on trendy and DIY chandeliers it its “Not Your Mother’s Chandelier” article. Before Aladdin Light Lifts, crystal chandelier owners had to sacrifice intricate designs, avoid complex filigree and angled surfaces. Why? Because dusting would be a pain in the neck.

Now whether you have your heart set on a new 300 pound Edison Chandelier or 200 pound Bohemian chandelier, you can install it and change its height easily with Aladdin Light Lifts. I am fond of Glass Link Chandeliers and Hand Blown Art Chandeliers mentioned in “Not Your Mother’s Chandelier”. Now you can indulge in mini chandeliers with lots of detail and glass chandeliers with facets. If you decide to hang a chandelier over your dining table leave 30″ to 36″ for headroom.

Crystal Chandeliers Bath Lighting by Aladdin Light Lifts

How do you reduce glare of chandeliers? Choose shades and dimmers for chandeliers in the bedroom, bathroom or dining room.  What are some sizes of chandeliers? Mini chandeliers are less than 20″ in diameter. Medium chandeliers are less than 36″ in diameter. Foyer chandeliers are 36″ in diameter or greater.

Glass Chandeliers Aladdin Light Lifts for Bedroom

Contemporary Chandeliers Milano by Artcraft Lighting

What do the dream kitchens on HGTV for 2012 have in common? Fluidity between cooking and dining area. A blending of food preparation and entertaining areas. Imagine friends coming into your cooking arena to chat and help marinate. What are the colors that make up the palette of the 2012 dream kitchen according to HGTV? You see soothing hues such as blue, cream and gray.

What are some fresh ideas for colorful kitchens from Remodelista? Add color to your cabinets using plastic laminate over plywood or switch to open shelving. Use flower wallpaper that you would usually use for bedrooms in the kitchen. Create vignettes on your kitchen counter with colorful art, plants, and decorative containers.

What if gray and blue are not for you? How about using Pantone’s 2012 color of the year? Tangerine Tango. Expect to see this vivacious orange popping up in cosmetics and women’s clothing for spring and summer 2012. House of Turquoise Blogger is delighted with this color. Why not introduce this color to your dining room with upholstered dining chairs in Tangerine Tango? You can decorate your kitchen and dining room with Artcraft Lighting for balance. For instance, off-white linen shades and black finish of Artcraft’s Coventry Collection of pendant and kitchen island lights would be a good contrast for vibrant colors. Artcraft’s 6-Light Milano contemporary chandeliers in chrome are an excellent choice for a vibrant dining room.

Artcraft Kitchen Island Lighting Coventry

Shaken Chandelier by Varaluz Lighting

One of my favorite eco-friendly lifestyle sites, GreenLivingIdeas recommends buying and reusing vintage materials for furniture. Most likely you’ve seen the trend of using reclaimed farm lumber for dining tables and old barn planks for headboards. If you haven’t seen examples, you can find images of reclaimed wood furniture  on Remodelista and ApartmentTherapy.

Why not consider making your own bookshelves out of reclaimed oak from barn siding? If you look on interior design blogs you’ll find desks and elevated bed tutorials for found metals and raw wood. Please read all warnings about toxic varnishes and lead-based paint on reclaimed materials before proceeding so that you do not introduce contaminants into your home.

Varaluz Lighting, a cheeky rule-breaker in lighting design, introduces a cool lighting fixture made out of sustainable pieces. The tea stained opal glass for these contemporary chandeliers are recycled. In addition, 70% of hand-forged steel is recycled too. You can feel rightfully virtuous and on trend!

Live greener and decorate with with modern twist. When you see the “shaken” chandelier do you think of magic tricks with rings or Houdini? Count how many of your guests realize that they don’t need to help you straighten out the chandelier’s chain. You’ll have a good laugh. This is for the homeowner who has fun with decor and does not mind practical jokes.

Artcraft Lighting

Now that you have decided to purchase contemporary lighting fixtures made from reclaimed materials, why not do the same for your flooring? You can find natural pine with desirable nail holes and other marks of rustic character at farm auctions or through online vendors. Recycling vintage materials is a beautiful thing to do for the environment in 2012.

Kichler Lighting Edgecomb Contemporary Chandelier

Do you like the look of burnished bronze but object to the fussiness of some traditional chandeliers? Consider Edgecomb by Kichler Lighting. This 5-light chandelier has burnished bronze accents and an olde bronze finish with a transitional style. Its sleek, geometrical and asymmetrical design gives it a contemporary twist. Install this single tier chandelier over your dining table or in your master bedroom.

Treat yourself to furnishings with a a modern vibe. This month’s issue of Details Magazine for men features a spicy design section. Futuristic French furniture and home lighting. I suggest you take a peek even if you don’t own a bachelor pad. If you need the basics of layering lighting, look for our Men’s Decor lens on Squidoo.

Edgecomb is handsome and can fit in a masculine or feminine room. It’s 27″ high and 26″ wide. You can select other transitional chandeliers but I’m partial to the white satin-etched cased opal of Edgecomb.

Tawny Port is one of the wrought iron chandelier finish options by Kalco Lighting

What would you do with a blank canvas? How about a blank slate? Tabula rasa. If a blank page gives you writer’s block or worse yet, home decor fright, consider Kalco Lighting‘s Custom Transitional Small 5-Light Chandelier. You have all the freedom of picking shades and selecting finishes without the fear of choosing something that clashes with contemporary or traditional decor. How? Well, let me explain. Transitional lighting is pleasing to the eye and an awesome fit for contemporary rooms or traditional architecture.

Why? You sure have a lot of questions. But I’ll answer because you charm me.

Kalco Lighting’s Custom Collection includes wrought iron chandeliers so these transitional styles can be bent into spirals, floral motifs or geometrical structures. This manufacturer is known for rich, hand-forged designs.

This leaves you with a lot of room to create a unique look without truly starting from scratch. That’s why you’ll never draw a blank. Instead you have pre-set shades you can select to customize your small chandelier. For example, you may borrow from Kalco Lighting’s G-Cleft collection. You can select pearl glass, antique filigree or penshell as shade options. Choose delicious finishes such as copper claret or tawny port. You won’t get tipsy with the easy-to-use custom options.

In addition, Kalco Lighting can scale items found in their catalog. How’s that for customization? For instance, you may want to scale down a two tier, 12-light Aspen chandelier that Kalco Lighting makes–into a small 5-light chandelier. Kalco can do it! Though popular, you may not want a mini chandelier. We understand.

Transitional chandeliers by Kalco Lighting are perfect for individuals who want the security of knowing that a custom mix and match will look awesome!

9-light chandelier by Kalco Lighting

Featuring the look of tortoiseshell without any harm to animals! Kalco Lighting has captured one of my favorite looks, the mosaic, in their Monaco collection of chandeliers. Black iridescent shell shades for 9-LED lights. The diamond shaped mosaic allows light to disperse from each shade like a kaleidoscope. The result? A faceted appearance. Each of the nine shades sparkle with black and gold.

These wrought iron chandeliers are so fashionable that it is the obvious choice for a room’s focal point. Balance the light and shadows of the room with a Monaco chandelier. The down-lights will create drama. The 40-watt medium bulbs will cast a soft illumination. Ribbons of hand-forged, wrought-iron arms encircle the shades! Monaco displays a design that suits a masculine or feminine setting. Kinetic and fluid design for exciting home decor!