Shabby chic is one of the most “in” trends in the world of interior design in the past few years. So, what is shabby chic? The “shabby” refers to the vintage style of many of the pieces. However, it’s also “chic,” meaning that everything is put together just right. Shabby chic designs are composed of mix matched furniture and eclectic accessories. The color palette tends to have a lot of whites, with neutrals and pastels being other core elements of the overall design. When it’s all put together, a shabby chic design has a soft, feminine feeling overall.

What kind of lighting should you choose for a shabby chic room? Lighting is very important for this design as these spaces are characterized by the light, airy, open feeling. Our hand painted chandeliers are ideal for the shabby chic color palette, such as the one featured above. Other colors available include pink, ivory, and pear green. Kingdom Lighting also has antique style chandeliers. These light fixtures are perfect to add to the vintage feeling of the room while still adding that feminine touch with the sparkling crystals.

Visit worldchandeliers.com to browse through the entire collection of crystal chandeliers to find the perfect one for your home.

Scandinavian interior designs are very in style right now. If simplicity and utility are your top priorities when it comes to decorating your home, then you should definitely consider this style. These designs are very light and airy – free of too much clutter or ornamentation. The colors are usually earthy, neutral, soft shades.While Scandinavian furniture can be very modern, some pieces also have a rustic, outdoorsy quality to them. With this kind of design, it’s fine to mix a contemporary glass table with worn, wooden chairs. In fact, it’s encouraged!

As far as lighting goes, it can make or break a room. Having natural light is important to create the open, airy feeling. Sometimes, there just isn’t much natural light in the existing structure of the home, so choosing the right light fixtures is that much more important. As with the rest of the furniture and decor in the home, going contemporary, yet simple is the best choice.

We’ve picked out two different options from the Kingdom Lighting collection that would be perfect for a Scandinavian design. Just click on the photos to get more details and browse the entire collection of crystal chandeliers at worldchandeliers.com.

A common cause of confusion when choosing your light fixtures concerns mixing metal finishes. Does it clash? Or does it match?

There are metal fixtures all over your home, from your door knobs to cabinet hardware to plumbing fixtures. Mixing two metals is fine, but three is going overboard. It’s a good idea to create cohesion between fixtures serving the same function like using brass door knobs through the entire home, for example. Certain finishes are also better for a certain style, which you can learn more about below. Besides that, have fun mixing and matching!

The crystal chandeliers and light fixtures from Kingdom Lighting come in a variety of finishes. Metal finishes include chrome, gold, bronze, and brass. This article has some great suggestions for creating certain interior design styles with metal combinations.

What look do you want to create in your home?