Wednesday, January 21, 2009

Tips for Choosing a Stained Glass Lamp to Match Your Room

By Kim Allarie

Many people like the look of a stained glass lamp. However, sometimes they're not sure of how to blend this style of lamp into their home decor without having to make major changes.

In generations past, stained glass lamps such as the Tiffany glass lamps were considered to be very formal. They were also very expensive. Therefore many people tended to use them only in the areas of their home where they would entertain, like the sitting room and parlor.

In modern society, however, you can get stained glass lamps in any number of designs, including more informal styles. So it isn't that difficult to find one that can blend into your current home decor. You can get stained glass lamps in a large assortment of designs. And each manufacturer will feature its own distinct designs.

If you're looking to buy a Tiffany style lamp to go with your current interior design, you need to pay attention to color. The colors in the lamp need to blend with the overall look of the room. This doesn't means they have to match exactly. Sometimes a contrasting piece is very effective, as long as it suits the general theme.

Sometimes stained glass lamps utilize only a few key colors to produce an eye catching pattern. But some lamps feature a variety of vibrant colors to depict their chosen pattern. Frequently they portray some truly attractive aspect of nature.

If your home is mostly decorated in neutrals, a stained glass lamp that features only a few striking colors might be preferable. So you'll find it easier to blend in with the look that you already have. Matching up colors won't be a worry. Instead, you could find a design that features just a single vibrant color and make it a feature of the room.

But if your decor encompasses lots of different elements, an attention grabbing multi colored lamp might be just what you're looking for. These will often look great in a room with a range of different colors, patterns and textures. You won't have to worry about matching your decor to a particular color in the lamp because anything goes in this situation.

Another consideration is the level of detail in the area where you plan on locating your lamp. If it has a simple theme, then a lamp pattern that is also simple and subtle will be more appropriate. Stained glass patterns that are more detailed and feature lots of different colors are better suited to rooms that have lots of other points of interest. Therefore, your stained glass light fixture will fit right in. - 16463

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