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Antique Candle Stick Lamps
The candle stick to our grandparents and reaching back for generations in time was the standard method for the illumination of the interior. They were produced in a wide range of materials, from inexpensive pottery to chased silver and gold. Designs were multiple and much thought and care was given to their making.
Today, while many candle sticks lie forgotten and ignored, this romantic style of lighting is being revived by The Antique and Vintage Table Lamp Co!. With their expert knowledge, candle sticks are transformed and reappear as objects of beauty and function. It really is “new light on an old subject” with the exchange from wax to electricity!
The candle sticks, their candle cups now fitted with faux candles, retain their original look beautifully. Their usually slender form is fitted with a 25w globe and designed for a small sized lamp shade. They can look very much at home on a desk, hall table or side board, adding an elegant touch to a wide variety of interiors, including as pretty little bed side lamps.
The company is well known for their interior designer range of classic lighting. Their lamps are entirely unique, designed in-house and bench made, with an on line catalogue of over one hundred lamps to choose from!
The Antique and Vintage Table Lamp Co currently have a choice range of candle stick lamps in polished brass, French and English, waxed English oak and a particularly charming Edwardian example of Chinoiserie decoration.
They also offer a hand made silk lampshade service to compliment. The decorative potential of lamp shades should never be underestimated. There are many ways of bringing colour into an interior and the use of coloured and patterned lampshades can make a bold contribution.
An English, Art Deco era, black oak, candle stick lamp.
The oak finely turned with a wide circular base standing on three small bun feet.
The lamp column lightly polished with oak wood grain showing through.
The column surmounted with a turned brass “cotton reel” candle cup.
The candle cup fitted with a faux candle and lamp holder.
Art Deco – Circa 1920 Overall height (including shade) 21″/53cm
The Antique & Vintage Table Lamp Co specialise in antique table lamp lighting with an on-line range of over 100 unique, antique and vintage lamps on view.
Lamps are shipped ready wired for the U.S, the U.K and Australia.
You are invited to visit their web site at www.antiquelampshop.com
© The Antique & Vintage Table Lamp Co 2009
Interior Paint Finishes and Where to Use Them
Copyright (c) 2008 Smoky Mountain Painting
There are different types of interior paint finishes and each one refer to the finishes reaction to light. Since latex paint is the most common type of interior paint used, we will only look at latex paint finishes in this article.
Flat paint finishes have virtually no sheen when the paint has dried. Flat paint absorbs light and does not reflect it. Flat paint finish is great at hiding any imperfections that you may have in your walls and also looks good in most colors. The best rooms to use a flat finish is rooms that usually receive little traffic such as bedrooms or closets. Don’t use flat paint in a room that will require a lot of cleaning because it is difficult to clean when it gets dirty.
An eggshell paint offers about as much sheen as an actual eggshell, hence its name. It is mainly flat but offers a small amount of luster. It is easier to clean than flat paint so it would be a better choice for areas of your house that receive more traffic such as a hallway or a living room. Another benefit of eggshell paint is that like a flat finish it also looks good in a variety of colors.
A satin paint finish is much easier to clean than flat or eggshell paints, just be careful not to scrub too hard because you could possibly remove some of the sheen which will leave an uneven finish in your wall. A satin finish will not hide imperfections in your walls as well as flat or eggshell finishes will. Since satin paints stand up better to cleaning they are a great choice kids rooms, kitchens and bathrooms.
Semi gloss paints are a step up from satin and reflect more light. It is a good choice for painting trim but could be used for a kitchen or bathroom because it does not absorb kitchen greases or bathroom condensations as much as the other paint finishes do. It could also be used in playrooms since it is much easier to clean up. Semi gloss paints generally look better in a lighter shade of paint.
Gloss paints offer the most sheen of all of the other finishes and is also the easiest to clean. Gloss paint is generally used for painting trim and is usually not a good choice for walls. Gloss paint is also commonly used to paint cabinetry in kitchens and bathrooms.
Choosing a paint finish ia a matter of personal preference, just remember that the more sheen a paint has the more durable it will be. In general, you get what you pay for. Buy the best quality paint you can afford. High quality paint makes the paint job last longer, is less prone to turning yellow with age, goes on smoother, and is also less likely to leave brush marks in the finish.
If you are not sure of what sheen or color will be best for the room you are painting, it would be a good idea to buy several quarts of paint to test before you purchase the full amount of paint that you will need. Many of the large retail paint outlets even sell small sample containers of paint which are great for testing different sheen’s and colors at a small price.
There are different types of interior paint finishes and each one refer to the finishes reaction to light. Since latex paint is the most common type of interior paint used, we will only look at latex paint finishes in this article.
Flat paint finishes have virtually no sheen when the paint has dried. Flat paint absorbs light and does not reflect it. Flat paint finish is great at hiding any imperfections that you may have in your walls and also looks good in most colors. The best rooms to use a flat finish is rooms that usually receive little traffic such as bedrooms or closets. Don’t use flat paint in a room that will require a lot of cleaning because it is difficult to clean when it gets dirty.
An eggshell paint offers about as much sheen as an actual eggshell, hence its name. It is mainly flat but offers a small amount of luster. It is easier to clean than flat paint so it would be a better choice for areas of your house that receive more traffic such as a hallway or a living room. Another benefit of eggshell paint is that like a flat finish it also looks good in a variety of colors.
A satin paint finish is much easier to clean than flat or eggshell paints, just be careful not to scrub too hard because you could possibly remove some of the sheen which will leave an uneven finish in your wall. A satin finish will not hide imperfections in your walls as well as flat or eggshell finishes will. Since satin paints stand up better to cleaning they are a great choice kids rooms, kitchens and bathrooms.
Semi gloss paints are a step up from satin and reflect more light. It is a good choice for painting trim but could be used for a kitchen or bathroom because it does not absorb kitchen greases or bathroom condensations as much as the other paint finishes do. It could also be used in playrooms since it is much easier to clean up. Semi gloss paints generally look better in a lighter shade of paint.
Gloss paints offer the most sheen of all of the other finishes and is also the easiest to clean. Gloss paint is generally used for painting trim and is usually not a good choice for walls. Gloss paint is also commonly used to paint cabinetry in kitchens and bathrooms.
Choosing a paint finish ia a matter of personal preference, just remember that the more sheen a paint has the more durable it will be. In general, you get what you pay for. Buy the best quality paint you can afford. High quality paint makes the paint job last longer, is less prone to turning yellow with age, goes on smoother, and is also less likely to leave brush marks in the finish.
If you are not sure of what sheen or color will be best for the room you are painting, it would be a good idea to buy several quarts of paint to test before you purchase the full amount of paint that you will need. Many of the large retail paint outlets even sell small sample containers of paint which are great for testing different sheen’s and colors at a small price.
Interior Decorating Tips
Functional actually means that the room should serve a purpose and be comfortable to perform that function inside the room. Keep this function in mind while decorating a functional room like a living room.
When you are into redecorating and making your home look nice, you probably love to change your living room interior decorating theme often. Here we are going to look at a feature that can be a stunning focal point of any living room, that’s inexpensive, can relax, and calm you as well as lift your mood. Flowers spot lit on a table are a quick and easy way of decorating a bare wall or corner as well as adding freshness color and texture there is also the advantage of perfume to the room.
Native American Indian art as home decor helps bring in an atmosphere of nature in the overall interior decorating of a room. But because people nowadays are becoming more and more aware and involved in the interior decorating aspects of their homes, there are many homeowners that are forced into adopting their own interior decorating techniques and processes. Home or interior decorating, as wrongly perceived by people ages ago, need not be expensive and need not requiring degrees and diplomas in the discipline.
If your office is a home-based one, then you need to select the suitable area and plan the interior decorating accordingly. As far as home interior decorating is concerned, every nook and corner has to be studied so that the available space is utilized to the maximum. Another interior decorating tip is to capture the beauty of naturally aged wood in custom designed furniture.
Whatever interior decorating scheme you choose, you need to allocate enough room for movement and accommodation of all the necessary equipment and furniture. Your home will feel warm with the proper interior Christmas decorating scheme. While track lighting and chandeliers can’t be changed easily, you can change out your lighting to go with your living room interior-decorating plan.
The first thought should be the scale of work, if the remodeling project involves more than cosmetic fixture replacements or surface interior decorating, it may be time to call in an plumber to assess you in your plumbing and pipe replacement. What better time than during the hurricane while you are in your home to decide how best to redesign and decorate your interior. When interior decorating your home, don’t just go from room to room.
Many More Ideas
You need to let loose your imagination, aesthetic sense, and intelligence and pull out as many ideas as possible. Broadly speaking, interior-decorating Ideas can be obtained from catalogs, brochures or promotional advertisements released by interior decorators or designers. Another great ideas for sofas and chairs is to buy slipcovers – you can actually buy furniture that is meant to be slip covered, then simply get new slipcovers to go with whatever decorating plan you have in mind for the season.
Buy one items you truly love and build your ideas around that one item. For an office, starting from the entry point to the cafeteria lounge, interior-decorating ideas must be chosen carefully. In big factories, interior-decorating ideas can be followed to reduce manual labor.
Click here to see more Interior decorating and home décor ideas from him and experts. Some ideas include vacation shots, weddings, birthdays, children etc. Original ideas can make a significant difference in your Interior Decorating plans.
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Christmas Time Decorating
There are many different ideas for interior Christmas decorating. There are a variety of decorating ideas on the market today, but the best way to complete your interior Christmas decorating is to make the items yourself or with your family. Lose all the leftover Christmas decorations and any unsightly items that seem out of place.
Create bows from Christmas print ribbon and putting them in various places around your house including your curtains. Pottery and decorative plants are also a welcome addition in home interior decorating. Original ideas can make a significant difference in your Interior Decorating plans.
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A second hand store, yard sale, or even the attic is a great place to find other items that can be refurbished or simply cleaned up a bit, to compliment your interior room décor. If you’re too busy to shop around, want to make some major changes or if you simply feel like you need some advice, there are a number of interior professionals who can help you get the results you’re after.
Finally, give your home your own personal touch. Effective space planning and interior design requires that you plan in three dimensions – so start thinking about the space above your head and higher up on the walls. If you start to think vertical in you interior space planning you can be on your way to doubling your useable interior floor space in your home.