For some time now, I’ve had my heart set on a wood {or wood bead} chandelier for the office {I even had included one in my original design plan}. I had pinned tons of images over time for inspiration and knew the chandeliers were a bit pricey. But now that we’ve actually started making progress on the room and I am more seriously pursuing my lighting options, I am sad to see just how expensive wood chandeliers are. And yet I still can’t get them out of my mind.
I think a natural wood would look perfect against the dark walls, light furnishings, gold accents and the whole organic/glam-outdoorsy feel I want in the room. I also want something pretty dramatic since this is the first room you see when you walk in the house – and the light will likely be the first element you see.
Here are chandeliers I love but likely can never afford unless I find them on serious clearance or someone decides to generously drop one off at my house.
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The Scalloped Wood Bead Chandelier from Clayton Gray – could also be called “Not In This Lifetime” but I sure do love it. It also happens to be the light in my design board.
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Do you know of any affordable wood chandelier options out there or something similar to the rope version above? Have you come across any DIY tutorials like any of the inspiration photos? Do you have other chandelier options you think would look good with the elements I’ve shown in the office preview? Am I just being cheap? I think the lighting is the last {and most important} feature of this room and I really don’t want to settle on something I’m just not in love with – or feel like I overpaid for. Help!
I’m with you it’s hard to balance a statement piece and price. I love your style and just saw on Joss & Main your last option for $117, for that price it may be worth trying out. Here’s the link: https://www.jossandmain.com/Shanty2Chic-Charlotte-Chandelier~MU8470~E6749.html. I can’t wait to see what you choose, I know it will be beautiful!
Thanks! I saw the light on there this morning as well. I think I may have to order and use it elsewhere if it’s too small because I do love it and you just can’t beat that price!
you might look at this one:
http://www.gusandlula.com/2012/06/chandelier.html
hope it helps 🙂
forgot to add that I have the wine barrel version that Pottery Barn had a few years ago.
you might check their site. also here’s a rope version tutorial:
http://www.remodelaholic.com/2012/05/knockoff-diy-chandelier/
These are awesome. Thanks so much for sharing!
I’ve seen a number of blogs do DIY beaded chandeliers, sort-of similar to the Clayton Gray one you posted above, but I always worry that my end result of DIY’ing will never quite meet my standards, meaning I’ve wasted time and money on supplies only to end up buying something “finished” anyway. If such fears are not daunting to you, I like this tutorial (and end result: http://www.simplysalvage.com/custom-beaded-chandelier/
I know exactly what you mean! That is what makes me slightly hesitant to try a DIY version. Thanks for the link – I love that chandelier!
Pretty sure Pottery barn has a wooden bead chandy.
HTH
Amelia
Thanks Amelia! I found one they had in my Google search (and loved it) but it looks like its no longer available. Ebay was a bust on this one too, but I may have to keep my eyes out for it!
Saw this and thought of you
http://www.worldmarket.com/product/mobile/large+wood+bead+chandelier.do
I saw that on Pinterest today and fell in love! Thank you so much for thinking of me 🙂 I have a DIY up my sleeves that will hopefully work. If not, this is a great alternative!