To add a little oomph to a space, nothing works quite as well as a chandelier. These high-drama light fixtures often come with a high price tag, but there are a lot of affordable options out there. If you don't have a lot to spend, you can use spray paint to dress up an inexpensive, second-hand find or you can try one of the budget versions listed below...
Gospel Chandelier from IKEA for $60
An Alternative to the Traditional Chandelier: Tord Boontje Garland Light for $80
Towne 6-Light Chandelier from Target for $230
Tayla Chandelier from Modern Dose for $275
Mod Chandelier from Chiasso for $298
Ruby Red Crystal Chandelier for $349
Gabriel Chandelier from Crate and Barrel on sale for $450
(marked down from $900)
Bridgeport Chandelier from Williams Sonoma on sale for $300 - $500
(marked down from $825 - $1,200)
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the garland light is great but you need at least three sheets to adequately cover the bulb so it ends up being a lot more than $80. Plus it doesn't come with a cord kit...but still more affordable than a lot of chandeliers out there!
So... where is the $50 one?
I purchased this one recently from Pottery Barn for $399 http://www.potterybarn.com/products/p9660/index.cfm?pkey=cchandeliers
What I love about it even more is that when I went to Home Depot to purchase a dimmer switch, I saw an almost identical chandelier there (not as many crystals) for $150 more.
Avan-
Wow, truly a suprising case of the Pottery Barn option being cheaper!
Over the weekend we lucked out and picked up an awesome looking chandelier at Fortunoff. Original price $400, our price, a whopping $38!! We figure even if it is too big for the space or we don't like it, we could probably turn it around and sell it for double that on CL!
I regret not purchasing a blue faux crystal chandelier that home depot was selling a couple months ago for $150.00. Does anyone know where I can get an inexpensive blue chandelier?
About the Ruby Red chandelier above - it's from Spectrum Home/Great Chandeliers, and I cannot urge you enough not to do business with them.
Their product is not well made and they are a nightmare to deal with. Also, they do not accept returns even if the product is defective.
i love hoe delicate that crate and barrel chandelier is
How about $17 ( cord, oh darn.)? I have this one in my closet! :)