Swag Lamps Are Back in Style!

If you’re into staying in style as far as home decor goes, then the first thing you should look into are swag lamps. Yes, the same lamps that boomed in popularity in the 1970s and then faded. Well, guess what? They’re back. And, at risk of sounding cliche, they’re better than before. But it’s obvious they would be better than before considering technology has greatly improved in the past thirty to forty years. There are many good locations to place a swag lamp in the home, but the two most popular locations are on the ceiling or wall. If you’re considering the latter, just make sure the lamp you purchase is specifically designed for the wall. If you happen to take the desktop lamp route, based on the brightness produced by these lamps, you should strongly consider using lampshades.ikea docksta + retro chairs

You probably would like to know more about these lamps prior to purchasing one of them. The first thing you should know is that they’re usually made of Lucite or plastic. These days, the material selection is very wide.  The materials now include stained glass, leather, Japanese wood, crystal, glass, wicker, and the one seeing the biggest boom in recent years is rattan. There’s good reason for this. Rattan will give the lamps more durability than any other type of material. In addition to that, you will have an opportunity to be more creative. For instance, you will be able to paint on it, which can certainly add a bit of your personality or style. You can also put any type of finish on it you want without having to worry about consequences.

The popularity of swag lamps has increased so much that some of the biggest names in the furniture world have begun selling them more aggressively – and with terrific results. These companies include Oriental Furniture, Universal Lighting and Decor, Westinghouse, and Royce Lighting. It’s not often these types of companies will go out of their way to sell more of a product that costs under $100.  Take a look below at just one such lamp being sold at Amazon.  This is a great looking lamp that is guaranteed to spice up a room.

Purple Bijoux Swag Plug-In Style Pendant Purple Bijoux Swag Plug-In Style Pendant
List Price: $194.99
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Description

This fabulous swag plug-in style pendant light features green, purple and clear acrylic accents and a vibrant purple fabric shade. An opal white acrylic diffuser casts warm light on your surroundings. Hardware and chain comes in a lustrous satin nickel finish. Adds a fun touch to living rooms, dining rooms or anywhere you need a burst of style and color. Satin nickel finish. Acrylic jewel accents. Takes three 75 watt bulbs (not included). 17" wide. 20 1/2" high. Shade is 17" across and 8" high. Includes 15 feet of chain and wire. 5" diameter canopy. Includes hardwire kit. Hang weight is 14 pounds.

Features

  • Satin nickel finish.
  • Acrylic jewel accents.
  • Purple fabric shade.
  • Opal acrylic diffuser.
  • Takes three 75 watt bulbs (not included).

Reviews

Funky-Fun-Functional

by Happyhiker from on 2010-08-10
Great lamp-everyone who sees it, wants one. They should make more colors. Not the highest quality, but still very cool. I love mine. Packaged well, arrived in great shape. It looks just like the picture, note how you can see the bulbs through the thin shade. I am happy with this purchase.

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by Diana M. Huntoon from CICERO, IN, US on 2010-03-06
product arrived on time and in good shape. lamp itself was confusing to put together, and not perfectly lined up when assembled. Still like the lamp, but the quality could have been better.

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How to Select a Quoizel Chandelier

When choosing a quoizel chandelier you should consider all of the options available. There are many different styles to consider.

Quoizel chandeliers look best in any area but particularly in the dining room and living room. They add a sense of sophistication to the area. They add class and style.

When choosing a chandelier you will want to make sure the your ceiling will be able to support the fixture. You more than likely do not want to get one that is too bulky. You may find it to get in the way.

Chandeliers give off a delicate look and feel. They add grace to the room, as well as great lighting. It adds a contemporary look or a look of formality, without being to formal.

If the fancy look is what you want, try a crystal chandelier. These add a delicate and soft look to the room, as well as sophistication and sharpness.

Many quoizel chandeliers have lampshades to choose from as well. The lampshades come in all styles, from the basic lampshade to a fancier lampshade. Adding a chandelier with lampshades adds casualty and comfort to any room.

When considering a chandelier, take in consideration of where you want to have it hang. Decide if you want lampshades or not. Choose from crystal chandeliers, or lamp style. Deciding if you want artwork added to the chandelier to give it that unique and personal touch.

The best way to clean a chandelier is to use a feather duster. The feather duster will provide a gentle touch. Using a items that are not soft can scratch the chandelier. Do not spray the cleaner directly on the chandelier. This could cause damage to the frame.

It is recommended to clean the chandelier every six months. If it gets dusty in between times then clean it again. There are many factors that could cause a more frequent cleaning, such as being close to a kitchen, or close to. You will want to make sure that the chandelier is always clean, it will enhance the look that you wanted when the chandelier was purchased.

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Chandeliers in Home Lighting Choices

If you are considering building a new home you might want to look into using a chandelier as your lighting fixture. The lights come in an array of different styles and designs that can fit with any type of home décor. The most commonly known type of ceiling fixture is the crystal tiered one. There is no denying the dramatic effect this light brings into a room as the light is refracted off the hanging crystals. This is best used in a formal setting such as a dining area. You can also get the light fixtures constructed from different types of base materials such as wrought iron or gold plating.

You can choose the subtler rustic style if you have a country home. The darker tones of the wrought iron combined with the soft shades of beige or amber of the lamp shades make it the perfect light for a more rustically themed home. This type of lighting fixture adds warmth and character to a room. It is also good to use in an entryway where there might be an open area before a staircase. You can also find matching wall sconces to coordinate with your ceiling light fixture.

The wrought iron black  chandelier also works well in Spanish styled homes. Choosing black wrought iron as the base with any number of various types of lamp shades can enhance the room you use the light in. The light fixtures are available in single, two or three tier varieties. The more tiers there are, the more bulbs the light will have and the brighter it will shine. If you have a wide open area, you can use a multi-tiered ceiling light with many bulbs. If the space you are considering is smaller you will want a light with a smaller structure so it does not overpower the area it is in.

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How to Hang a Chandelier Swag Lamp

When you hang a swag chandelier, you realize that you can add beauty to your home decor without cutting holes in the ceiling. You can make a swag chandelier by just transforming a regular chandelier that can be attached to a regular ceiling hook, although the hook needs to be heavy duty. You then add a special swag kit. This is not a real hard job to do and you should be able to finish it in about 2 hours.  When it comes to hoisting the chandelier up to the hook, you may need help as it may be heavy. You will need afew things for this job.

First, you need the chandelier with a swag kit. Beyond that, you need tools such as a drill, a screwdriver, screws, heavy duty ceiling hooks, and maybe a std finder. It is very important to locate a ceiling brace or joist that can hold the weight of the chandelier.

That is why you need the stud finder, so you can find a good, solid, attachment point. The next step is to install a ceiling hook where you want the light to hang. If you go to your local Home Depot or local hardware store, they will have special ceiling hooks for this.

Depending on the type of hook, you will want to pre-drill the holes to attach the ceiling screws. Next, install the other ceiling hook close to the wall. this will be where the electric cord ( chain) will attach.

Now you are ready to hang the chandelier lighting. This is the point where you need to ask for help to hold this up.  When you decide the height of this, think about if tall people will be bumping their head on this hanging lamp.

Just create a little "swag" in the cord/chain and attach to the other hook near the wall.  Don't let the the swag be too low, because again it could hit someone.

You are now ready to plug it in and add the bulbs and any lampshades you are using. I would recommend that you put the bulbs in before you plug it in.

Now you can turn on the light and see how it looks.

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