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...
(marked down from $900)
(marked down from $825 - $1,200)
Other Options Featured on Apartment Therapy:
• Edison Chandelier from Pottery Barn for $399
• Daisy Chandelier from Land of Nod for $119
• Budget-Conscious Plexiglass and Acrylic Chandeliers
• DIY Rope Light Chandelier
• Good Questions: How Should I Paint This Chandelier?
• Good Questions: Rewiring a Chandelier?
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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!
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So... where is the $50 one?
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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.
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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!
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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?
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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.
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i love hoe delicate that crate and barrel chandelier is
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How about $17 ( cord, oh darn.)? I have this one in my closet! :)
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