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We are all of the illusion that chandeliers are symbols of status. Over the time, the sizes of chandeliers have become less bulky and sleeker. Despite the slight changes in their design, chandeliers can still command a presence on their own. If you are looking for a 6 light chandeliers to spice up the setting of your room, then you are a step in the right direction.

There are those people who are lucky enough to have an antique model. There are those families that will pass down chandeliers through generation to generation. This will save them a lot of grieve from having to find the ideal lighting fixture. Those who are not privileged to have one in the family are forced to look for one that will pass off as an antique piece.

You can begin your search from the shops that specialize in the sale of antiques. You might be lucky to get an elegant antique that will be ideal for your room. If you do not find what you are looking for, you will be forced to buy the older models and try to give them a classic look.

If you are buying a new chandelier, it is advisable to avoid those models that are very slim and made from polished steel. The chandeliers are designed for the modern houses and will therefore not create the antique effect you desire. Older chandeliers are a composition of complex carvings that create an elaborate piece.

Candle chandeliers are the most ideal for such a project. They are archaic in their own right. The older models were made from various materials but they never had a shiny appearance. With this in mind, you should avoid metallic chandeliers and hope to pass them off as antiques.

For a new chandelier to acquire the antiquated feel, you have to work on it. For starters, you need to coat it with antiquating glaze. You will use the glaze to rub off all the shine from the piece. Make sure you use a soft piece of cloth. Rub the glaze while it is still wet. You will be able to give your chandelier an older look.

When you have been able to make your chandelier look antique, you must make sure that the furniture in the room will also look old. This will have an impact on the overall effect. The best way to show off an old classy chandelier is by placing it in an antique setting.