Add Some Drama to Every Room

We’ve always loved chandeliers in the bathroom. Our own over-the-top bathroom tile demanded that we do it. While it’s in keeping with that bordello-in-New Orleans feeling, we have to admit we like one even in a modern, otherwise stark, bathroom. Our feeling is that every room should have a bit of drama...

Whether it’s a brilliant turquoise chair in an otherwise neutral room, an ornately carved statue or even something as simple as a lush arrangement of flowers, it’s that dramatic “why not?” sense of humour that really gives a home personality for us. Without it, a room can be functional but it won’t really be memorable. Go for it. Go for the drama.

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Comments (6)

I love over-the-top, beautiful sconces in small places.

It's that high-ceiling, arched dormer that adds the drama. A chandelier on a flat 8' ceiling won't quite do it.

If the architecture or design isn't memorable enough on its own, an afterthought "accessory" isn't going to fix it. "Focal points," yes; aesthetic "Band-aids," no.

Yes, I agree with nashdp. I have seen countless low-ceilinged rooms where the designer installed chandeliers - they just end up looking really cramped and too low-hanging. Just as certain clothes can only be worn by certain people, chandeliers can only be installed in certain rooms.

For 8 ft ceilings, semi flush mounts in crystal give the sparkle and feel of a chandelier without sacraficing headroom.

Thanks to AT, I'm putting a chandelier in my 9ft ceilinged 20 sqft WC. Thanks!

sweet!
well done.