European Style 101

Think about the stately royal palaces that dot Europe to this day: they all feature cavernous rooms decorated with ornate furniture and beautiful, decadent lighting. If you want to bring a touch of royalty to your home, using European lighting design is a great way to do just that. After all, your home is a castle, right?

Some of the hallmarks of European style include the use of fine crystal, marble, alabaster and shining brass finishes. Intricate detailing, multiple layers of structureand ornamentation on lighting fixtures are also common.

European style takes the basic tenets of traditional style, but adds elegant flourishes whenever possible for a high-class distinction. With European style lighting, you will get an eye-catching fixture that is sure to start conversations.

European style lighting also includes the internationally renowned Schonbek, which has been crafting beautiful chandeliers, ceiling lights, wall lights and bathroom lighting solutions, all adorned with fine crystal, since 1870. Schonbek got its start in the present-day Czech Republic and its products can be found in Buckingham Palace.

Chandeliers are a great way to bring European luxury into your home, but what if you prefer something smaller? There are mini chandeliers that look just like their elegant full-size counterparts, including smaller choices from Schonbek. Ceiling lights, whether flush or semi-flush mount, can also bring ornate design and sparkle to a room. Pendants and wall sconces are another top option for infusing any space with elegance.

To find your new beautiful European lighting solution, look for European or Crystal under Style when shopping this site. But if you need more guidance in festooning your castle, please contact us or give our trained lighting specialists a call at 1-866-688-3562. Sign up for our email newsletter today and score an additional discount!

Emma Harger-Young - LightsOnline.com