It is no secret that I have a huge soft spot in my heart, and a massive hole burnt into my wallet, thanks to my love for lighting…particularly chandeliers. We bought our home in the country, about an hour outside of DC, almost exactly one year ago. When we toured the home with our realtor before we bought, I remember walking into the foyer and knowing exactly what fixture I wanted to put in the space.
These pictures of glass chandeliers from Houzz were inspiration:
Contemporary Entry by Fairfax Photographers Jim Tetro
MY OTHER PROJECTS
Sure enough, the first thing we bought for the house was this bubble glass chandelier.
Here was the foyer BEFORE:
And here we are in the midst of the update. We rented scaffolding, painted the walls and moulding.
(we’ve linked to all exact items if available, and similar items for things like thrift-scores and DIY projects)
- glass bubble chandelier
- black/chrome modern entry table
- cowhide rug
- paint: Ben Moore “Nimbus”
But, it’s a very pretty light…until once again, I have to clean it…then this thing is going back on my $%^&-list.
Awesome chandelier – also loving the cowhide rug…kind of want one in zebra print!
Watch for tomorrow's post! Zebra rug here we come! Thanks Jame 😉
You win for having the hardest chandelier to clean. I won't complain about my many prisms any more. Alaina
Yeeeeaahhhh….. GORGEOUS chandelier…. pigs would be flying up there to clean before I would. lol Maybe the manufacturer has some insight… suggestions… on how to keep it clean. It looks like a dynamic wind chime too.
Oh my gosh it is absolutely gorgeous, but oh boy is that ladder high. I would pee my pants! You are a brave chicka I would love to have you link it up to my Feature Friday Link Palooza!
Danielle @ Blissful & Domestic
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Absolutely gorgeous fixture! and I know what you mean…cleaning lighting is one of my least favorite chores. I think I am going to start putting it on my christmas wishlist for my children to gift to me!
Oh my word, the chandy is gorgeous, but the room is amazing. I love the cowhide rug too, totally perfect. Thanks tons for linking to Inspire Me.
So gorgeous! The entire space is stunning! Definitely pinning this for your paint color too. Tall grand ceiling are gorgeous until cleaning/painting and then you want to curse every inch of it. 🙂 Thanks for linking to Craft Frenzy Friday. One of my faves!
Wow! That fixture is stunning!! Definitely money well spent! Where did you find the cowhide rug?
So beautiful! WOW, just stunning. xo
love the chandelier but like you I would end up swearing at it thanks for sharing visiting from bewitchin projects have a great day
Uhm, gorgeous! Love every part of it. Thanks for linking this up to The Creative Collection Link Party.
Um wow! That light is gorgeous! Your entry way looks amazing. Thanks for linking up over at Bewitchin' Projects Block Party! Hope you will join us again this Sunday morning.
-Shonee
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It must have been a looot of work, but the outcome is magnificent. Despite the cleaning hassle 😉
Good job
Absolutely beautiful! I love the entire room and especially the kid's artwork near the front door.
Fabulous spacious entry, great chancy and who knew you could rent scaffolding? Lol. Really nice details in your entry as well… 🙂
The chandelier and the rug are amazing! But oh my, cleaning all those bubbles must be quite the challenge!
The light is absolutely gorgeous! But you are a braver soul than I am — I have trouble on a 10' ladder! My hubby would take one look at that, realize that he would be the one to clean it, and simply say "NO!"
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Happy Monday! Lou Lou Girls
I think that there is a product for prisms that you just spray on or dip and let dry. It wouldn't save you getting up high but you didn't really go into detail about the actual cleaning technique. Covering the floor might be in the plan if you find the spray/dip and removing the lights too. Not sure about the electric part though.
I haven't heard of that product, and it sounds like a great possibility! Thanks for letting me know!
Many, many moons ago I read a post from Martha Steward where she had a tip for cleaning chandeliers. Cover floor with drop cloth (plastic?), fill a spray bottle with ammonia and water and spray the prisms. In theory the dirt should ‘drip away’. Not sure how that would work in your case because your prisms seem to lay flat but it’s worth a shot. ( can probably ‘google’ her cleaning tip for exact parts ammonia and water.) Love that rug!
*Martha Stewart (spell check is so not my friend 😉 )
This is an awesome suggestion! It’s definitely worth giving it a try!! Thanks so much Susan!
I love this chandelier and your foyer so much!! I fetured you over @the Think and Make Thursday link party. Have an awesome day!
Oh my goodness! You are a brave woman on that ladder! The chandelier looks amazing! Thanks for linking up to Show Me Saturdays!
My husband would have murdered me if I would have asked him to hang this GORGEOUS! light! WOW! *eyes popping out of her head* The transformation is amazing! GREAT JOB!
Wow, that looks amazing!
Pretty chandelier;)
I want that too, but my space is too small for that;(
So I made one small bubble lamp, to fit my needs;))
http://pudel-design.blogspot.de/2012/05/diy-bubble-chandelier-from-ikea.html
Love & hugs
Lydia
It's a beautiful light fixture…reminds of the Neiman Marcus butterflies. I did wonder how you would clean though 🙂
Wowza! Love the rug, too!
Your entryway is stunning! Such a gorgeous makeover! Thanks for linking up to the Pretty Preppy Party.
You guys do such amazing work! Thank you for sharing. You are the Star Feature at the Before & After Wednesday part at The Dedicated House. Here is the link to this week's bash. http://www.thededicatedhouse.com/2014/12/before-after-wednesday-week-37.html Hope to see you again at this week's party with another one of your great project. Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse
Gosh, thanks so much Kathryn! That is such great news 🙂 Happy Holidays!
We are building a home & this is the chandelier I've been looking at on Houzz. So glad I came across your blog on Pinterest. Your foyer, especially the chandy, look amazing. Just wondering, what are the dimensions? I"m trying to figure out what length would be appropriate for a foyer similar to yours in height.
LOVELY! Thanks for sharing with Sunday Features!
wow this is amazing! this gives me ideas.
Your light is absolutely stunning and it really transforms your foyer along with the staining of your floors and bannisters. I've tried the spray on cleaner for lights and it doesn't work so don't waste your money. I would imagine you're in the same boat with having to clean that window in the picture too. Just have to get it done when needed. The beauty of your piece is worth any problems it may cause! I'm visiting from Project Stash!
Wait, we are supposed to clean our light fixtures? I knew I was doing something wrong this whole time haha
I just spit out my coffee (and yes, it is 2:45pm). I couldn't agree more. It's preposterous.
What a gorgeous home. So pretty! Thanks for sharing at Motivational Monday Link Party! Hope to see you again next week.
Bethany from The Southern Couture
BEAUTIFUL! OH my. LOL I LOVE this!!
Thanks for joining the Link Up this week!
Wow! What a stunning chandelier. So do not envy that cleaning process though 🙂 Thanks so much for linking up to Motivational Monday! Hope to see you again this week!
That light fixture is perfection, and it has be itching to finally splurge and change out the chandeier in our two story entry way (a project that's been on my list for 6 years). Thanks for linking up at The Creative Circle!
Thanks so much linking up! I never get tired of looking at your beautiful home. Hope to see you this week at The Creative Circle.
Love this chandelier! I have to say, my stomach dropped when I saw the pic of you at the top of the ladder! Thanks for sharing!
That light is EVERYTHING! Fabulous as is the rug! Thanks for sharing!
I have several crystal chandeliers and sometimes have to take them apart to clean. But other times I use a spray to clean chandeliers. You spray it on and it works! Guess you would still need a ladder and of course you need to spread plastic or towels on the floor below. I got it off Amazon. I think it is called Bright.
Thanks for the tip Betsy!!
What color is the paint on the walls? I have been looking for one very similar!
Nimbus (Ben Moore)