Comments on Things That Inspire: In search of the perfect chandelier

I love waiting for all good things to come. I sear...

2011-11-12T19:41:55.793-05:00

I love waiting for all good things to come. I searched high and low for the perfect chandelier too until I finally had one put together for me. Good luck on the hunt. You WILL find it!

beautiful selection of chandeliers...thanks for po...

2011-11-10T17:04:37.774-05:00

beautiful selection of chandeliers...thanks for posting

What gorgeous rooms! I love the look of a chandeli...

2011-11-07T00:05:21.601-05:00

What gorgeous rooms! I love the look of a chandelier in a formal dining room as well. We had one in our last house, inherited from the original home owner. I adored it and often wish I had taken it with us, but felt that it belonged with the house.
Serena

ps -I've been following your blog for awhile, but lately have been a bit backlogged on blog reading. Did I miss your house reveal???

I just found your blog...such a great space! I wil...

2011-11-06T09:39:59.722-05:00

I just found your blog...such a great space! I will for sure become a new follower for all the great new stuff. Xoxo.

Oh Holly such gorgeous chandeliers, and I am total...

2011-11-05T16:43:26.830-04:00

Oh Holly such gorgeous chandeliers, and I am totally in love with the last one in Veranda...the whole room is fabulous!! I know you will find just the right one, and I completely agree that it's so much fun to look, and ponder, and wait until you can get just the right one!!

Beautiful images Holly! have missed you in bloglan...

2011-11-04T19:17:26.840-04:00

Beautiful images Holly! have missed you in blogland. These chandeliers are divine! Would love to see the exterior of your new home..PLEASE!! have a great weekend ☺

Oh a chrystal chandy is stunning. The right one w...

2011-11-04T18:46:30.781-04:00

Oh a chrystal chandy is stunning. The right one will come along and you will definitely be in love. Hugs, Marty

It certainly does take time to design an entire in...

2011-11-04T18:03:02.017-04:00

It certainly does take time to design an entire interior. I agree with you on taking your time!
Beautiful chandeliers.
Teresa
xoxo

wooow love these interiors!! Just perfect :o) You...

2011-11-04T16:57:52.148-04:00

wooow love these interiors!! Just perfect :o)

You have good taste :o)

The first image is like the perfect Christmas tree...

2011-11-04T16:52:19.787-04:00

The first image is like the perfect Christmas tree, and the last image is so loose and arty. Love them all, but my pref is first and last. Happy hunting.

You are so smart to wait until the right one comes...

2011-11-04T15:55:12.930-04:00

You are so smart to wait until the right one comes along...and it will and you will appreciate it all the more! I agree with all the comments against simply filling a space as rapidly as possible. It's your home, not a hotel lobby, so everything should have meaning and reflect the personality of you and your family. You can't go wrong with a timeless crystal chandelier. Just before we moved to Chicago, I worked with Jack at The Big Chandelier and together we designed my the crystal chandelier for my dining room. It's a new frame with antique crystals he's collected here and there. So way up here in The Windy City, I've got little crystal pieces from different lovely old Southern homes!

Have you looked at the Big Chandelier on 14th Stre...

2011-11-04T15:52:09.764-04:00

Have you looked at the Big Chandelier on 14th Street?

Ooh yeah, I vote for that one from Dennis & Le...

2011-11-04T14:31:36.281-04:00

Ooh yeah, I vote for that one from Dennis & Leen too - very well spotted by you. It has such a pretty shape & pleasing proportions and it carries just the right ratio of crystal to armature, at least to my eye - crisper & cleaner just as anonymous said at 1:16 PM. Might require a rather high ceiling to work, though?

I once toured a home that didn't have a chandl...

2011-11-04T14:05:03.233-04:00

I once toured a home that didn't have a chandlier in the dining room because the homewoner wanted tall flower arrangements on the table for special occasions. I never even noticed it was missing until someone pointed it out.

I have had my eye on the D&L chandelier for ye...

2011-11-04T13:16:55.487-04:00

I have had my eye on the D&L chandelier for years. The price is not too much less than an antique, but I like the crisper cleaner look of new pieces.

Wouldn't it be great to find 2 "the ones&...

2011-11-04T12:21:52.490-04:00

Wouldn't it be great to find 2 "the ones" Hang one in the spring and the other in the fall. Two would be more than twice as good as one.

Love Maurice Chandelier. Lose my mind in there.

2011-11-04T11:46:13.987-04:00

Love Maurice Chandelier.
Lose my mind in there.

I too was on a mission or the perfect chandelier n...

2011-11-04T11:28:12.263-04:00

I too was on a mission or the perfect chandelier not so long ago... There's a beauty at Rousset antiques... although it may be too small for your space, but worth checking out.. I'm doing a post on the shop soon... She doesn't have many - it's the Italian Crystal Chandelier... you can't miss it!
Jan

I like the idea of an antique fixture, but somehow...

2011-11-04T10:47:58.139-04:00

I like the idea of an antique fixture, but somehow when I go to make the selection, I get cold feet about how well they are made. Have you considered Julie Neill Designs in New Orleans? http://www.julieneill.com/chandeliers.html
She has some that are both elegant and refined at the same time.

You are on the right path! I always tell my client...

2011-11-04T10:32:23.001-04:00

You are on the right path! I always tell my clients that some items are best to be acquired over time and not rushed. I love the chandelier pictures you posted! I absolutely love my dining room chandelier... It is out of my in-law's house on West Paces Ferry Rd..we move it from house to house and I'll never tire of it!
Love your blog!
Kristy
www.designduvall.blogspot.com

Tina said everything! I agree 100%. Take your time...

2011-11-04T10:22:43.014-04:00

Tina said everything! I agree 100%. Take your time, look around and you'll know when you see the right one!

Have a blessed weekend.

xo

Luciane at HomeBunch.com

I should make your post required reading for all m...

2011-11-04T10:00:58.768-04:00

I should make your post required reading for all my clients! For some, it seems "a micro-wave is too slow" and they have to have it all at once!

I like your line of thinking about contrasting styles and periods. If the room is all the same, a person can take it in all at once, while a room done with contrasting styles and periods needs to be explored and discovered.

I bet Thanksgiving by candle light, without the chandelier, will feel just right, too.

Cheers,
John

I agree, love the search. You will know when it is...

2011-11-04T09:31:46.219-04:00

I agree, love the search. You will know when it is the one. You will just love it!

Holly..all good things come to those who wait and ...

2011-11-04T09:24:25.301-04:00

Holly..all good things come to those who wait and like you we are taking the phased approach to decorating, trying to do it all would spoil the fun and most significantly it would make my head explode!! Too many decisions at once! We are not anywhere nearly done wtih lighting but I am so mch like you, would so rather have a few choice much loved items then a bunch of things just to fill the space. At least you know that when you do find "the one" it will be one to treasure, love and admire for a long time to come.

The only real hanging fixtures we have bought so far are lanterns that we bought are for my kitchen and we bought beautiful ant. Baccarat chandelier at auction a few years ago that might be used in the dining room. I am with you...like the idea of a "crystally decadent looking chandelier but the older ones have that worn patina that I love and am after, wheresas the new ones feel too sparkly and perfect.

Lots to think about..how exciting that you get to christen your new dining room this Thanksgiving! All the best:)

Total agreement...the search can be just as much f...

2011-11-04T09:20:15.402-04:00

Total agreement...the search can be just as much fun as the eventual purchase. I have a crystal chandelier in my dining room and really love it. I agree with you again that the contrast of the opulent with the spare is fabulous. XO, Mona