The Island of Lights collection- Your Design Opportunity

If you love to create unique and beautiful one-of-a-kind creations, think about making your next light fixtures from the Island of Lights ceramic light fixtures from A-19. This collection is all about possibilities. Not only is each fixture hand crafted to A-19’s precise standards, they are just waiting to be “styled” by you.

You can leave the fixtures as they are, and in their white unfinished state they are the perfect wall sconces and pendants for a number of design styles. You can also opt to have your fixtures finished in any of A-19’s stunning array of glazes and faux finishes. These finishes are very eye catching. Each finish creates a totally different look and style. The same lamp finished in two different finishes can look dramatically different.

Or, if you are artistic yourself, you can apply your own choice of decorations, appliqués, glazes, cut outs or whatever your creative genius can think of, to create unique ceramic light fixtures that inspire you. There is no end to the possibilities you have with these stunning ceramic light fixtures from A-19. Of course, beyond being beautiful, they also meet all standards for safety , light emissions and also have ADA-compliant sconces.

What’s New in Lighting

There are always new trends in interior design, and lighting is certainly no exception. Lighting can be both functional and beautiful, it can accent architectural details, define spaces and create the general feel of a space. When it comes to choosing your lighting you have hundreds, if not thousands, of options to choose from. Your choices will depend on your budget, the style you are going for, and possibly your time frame.  

One of the new trends in lighting is ceramic lighting. Some companies, like A19, actually hand make, kiln-fire and hand glaze every fixture. Ceramic light fixtures from A-19 are beautiful pieces of art that make a statement. Their wall sconces, pendants and mini pendants are inspired by a variety of things, nature, famous architecture, design styles from around the world, and more.

If you are looking for ceramic light fixtures from A-19, or any other kind of lighting, your best bet it is to being your search online with one of the many online retailers. Online stores often carry a wider selection than brick and mortar stores, and make your shopping easier. You can browse without pressure from the comfort of your home. Who doesn’t like that?

Choosing Your New Wall Sconce

Wall sconces are a lovely lighting option for nearly every room in the house. They can stand along, or be incorporated into a collage wall, or grouped with other wall sconces. Depending on the style and design of your home, you have many, many wall sconces to choose from. You have completely glass fixtures, wrought iron wall sconces, and ceramic wall sconces, just to name a few of your options.

When it comes to the ceramic, the ceramic light fixtures from A-19 are second to none. This is modern lighting at its finest. The lighting creations from A-19 are all handmade by their pottery artists. Because they are handmade, they can be customized to your exact design preferences as you can select the finishing glaze for your fixtures. With their endless color combinations you can create an eye catching fixture that will inspire your home for years to come.

Whether you want sharp lines, geometric shapes or organic nature inspired shapes, the ceramic light fixtures from A-19 are able to meet your desires. Each fixture comes with everything you need to install it. If you are simply replacing an existing fixture, you should already have the wiring in place. If you are installing a light where the was no light before, do call an electrician to ensure the job is done right. 

Hiring an Electrician to Install your Crystal Chandeliers

Installing crystal chandeliers in homes where there was not previously a large light fixture can be a tricky job.  It’s best to leave the installation of new fixtures to the professionals, so you can be sure that the result is a safe, correctly installed light.  Finding the right electrician for the job can be difficult if you don’t know where to look or which questions to ask.

There are many places that you can find a qualified electrician to install your new crystal chandeliers.  Asking friends or family members for recommendations, or looking online at websites such as Angie’s List or Craigslist are great ways to find an electrician to do the job.  Make a list of at least five professionals before you begin calling around.

Once your list is complete, call each of the electricians on it and ask if they have ever installed crystal chandeliers.  The dazzling light fixtures can be tricky to install because of their weight, so it’s important to find an electrician with experience in the field.  If you have a list with five names on it, you’re likely to find at least a few who know how to install crystal chandeliers.

While you’re on the phone with the electrician, you should ask for a free quote to install the light.  You may get a rough estimate over the phone, but most electricians would want to go to your house and take a look at the spot you want it placed before giving you a quote.  You may be surprised what you learn when electricians start looking around.

Once you’ve found a profession that has experience installing crystal chandeliers and they have given you a reasonable price that you can accept, you can go ahead and hire them to do the job.  Keep their business card handy, because you never know when a friend or acquaintance will need the name of a good electrician!

Three Tips to get a Bargain on a Crystal Chandelier

If you’re after a great deal on a crystal chandelier, consider buying a used or antique fixture.  You’ll have to do a bit of work to clean it up and maybe update the electrical wiring, but you’ll probably save a lot of money over buying a new chandelier.  Look online, at garage sales, at antique dealers and in thrift stores to find a selection of used lights.

Before you head out, do a little research so you’ll know what you’re looking at.  Crystal chandeliers vary widely in price and quality depending on when and where they were made.  A little bit of research before you leave your house can help you identify high quality, beautiful chandeliers that you may be able to get at a fraction of the retail price.  The goal is to know more about the light than the dealer, but not to share that information.

When you find a light you like, that you know is good quality, start talking to the dealer about it.  See if they have a vast knowledge of crystal chandeliers or if they just think of it as another item on the shelf.  You’re in luck if it’s the latter.  Don’t seem too eager to purchase the item.

Your starting offer on a light you really like can be as low as 70% of their asking price.  Don’t go too low, or you risk offending the owner of the store.  Don’t go too high, because you want to pay as little as possible.  The goal is to meet half way between their price and your first offer.  Looking for defects in the crystal chandeliers, such as missing crystals or finding a fixture that has been in the shop for a while are great bargaining tools.

With any luck, you should be able to get the light for less than the asking price.  It’s already discounted over a new model because it’s used, and with any luck your amazing bargaining skills will help drive the price further down, getting you your crystal chandeliers at an unbeatable price.