I always think it’s the details that make a room special. The tiny little finishing touches add that something extra. It’s the things you see in a magazine that makes you believe everything is custom – nothing off the shelf. Check out how to take your Lamp Shades & Chandeliers – From Basic to Custom Upscale.
You can take any lamp or chandelier from basic to upscale with just a little time and for pennies.
Finding the right shade for a lamp is so important, then dressing that shade up a bit can make all the difference in the world.
Adding Bling To Your Chandelier. This was a small chandelier in the dining area of my last home. A pretty chandelier with pretty carvings, but when I added the crystals, it became special. Check out how it changed and came to life with some magnetic crystals.
A simple string of beads can make all the difference. I wanted something a little on the elegant side of my new home, but not a crystal chandelier. When I saw this one and it had the option of a few strings of bead, it was perfect. Just enough bling to take it over the top. This would be pretty plain, but the beads add that extra special touch.
Custom lampshades can be really expensive – however, you can dress them up for pennies. There are all kinds of ribbons and braids that you can find in fabric stores. Hobby Lobby also has a nice selection. I am partial to Greek Key design, so I love a pretty Greek Key trim.
I’m sure you have all seen this lamp base in tons of pictures. It is a really popular shape and style. I added a larger shade to mine and then trimmed the top and bottom of the shade with some soft cream and beige Greek Key trim.
This takes the shade up a notch and makes the lamp look more expensive. The shade is really pretty when the light is on too.
I took another inexpensive lamp and gave the shade it came with some Greek Key trim in a gold and white.
Chandeliers with shades can get a dramatic makeover too with some new shades and trim. I loved this chandelier in the breakfast area of my last home, just not the shades. I didn’t want bell-shaped shades or ones with a pattern.
Chandeliers with shades can get a dramatic makeover too with some new shades and trim. I didn’t want bell-shaped shades or ones with a pattern. I had some of the Greek Key trim left over from other projects, so I decided to add some to the top of the shade.
This gave the chandelier a much more expensive look. It instantly went from ordinary to chic.
Take a look at your shades and see if you can add a little bling or trim to give them an expensive custom look.
