You may not consider decorating your chandelier for Christmas, but you should.
Your dining room chandelier is the focal point of your dining room, so why not jazz it up a bit during the holidays?
Here are a interior designer tips. tricks and ideas for decorating a chandelier for Christmas.
photo courtesy of Don and Janet Beasley flickr.com/photos/janetbeasley/6408373951/Consider the Weight
However you choose to decorate your chandelier, make sure to consider the weight that it is going to add.
Ensure that the chandelier fastener at the ceiling can accommodate the extra weight.
Also make sure the individual pieces of your chandelier can handle the extra weight since some pieces might be rather delicate.
Greenery
You can add fresh or artificial greenery to your chandelier for Christmas.
If you use fresh greenery, ensure that it does not dry out and fall onto the table (or worse, on top of someone's food).
Ornaments
Hanging a few ornaments on your dining room chandelier is super easy and makes a great impact.
You can use silver, gold, red, green, or whatever color combination you choose.
Consider using a color scheme similar to the rest of your home's Christmas decorations.
Bead Garland
You can run beaded garland across the arms of your chandelier to add Christmas cheer to your room.
You can swag the bead garland down low or keep it straight across.
Florals
Adding artificial or fresh floral elements to your chandelier is a great Christmas addition.
Consider adding twigs, poinsettias, and/or berries.
Ribbon and Bows
Ribbons and bows can be easily attached to your chandelier and add an elegance to your room.
Use ribbon that color coordinates with your other Christmas decorations.
Natural Elements
Other natural elements can be used to decorate your chandelier.
Consider using grapevine, pine cones, fruit, and feathers.
Crystals
Crystals are a great addition to a chandelier at any time of year.
To add extra bling at Christmas, add extra crystals and/or crystals of different colors to your chandelier.
