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chandelier
noun
chan·de·lier
ˌshan-də-ˈlir 
: a branched often ornate lighting fixture suspended from a ceiling
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Meg Lonergan Interiors Meg Lonergan Interiors enveloped the media room of a Houston home in a muted blue hue and accentuated the space with a vintage Italian chandelier and an H.G. Edwards painting.
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Dan Howarth, Architectural Digest, 30 Jan. 2025
In Madame Rambouillet’s French salons of the 17th century were the design muse for The Ramble, a 50-room boutique hotel with sparkling chandeliers, rich jewel tones, velvet touches and handsome leather seating that match the shade of whiskey cocktails served at Death & Co Denver.
—Brittany Anas, The Denver Post, 30 Jan. 2025
While the area of the property — which is named after the Palace of Versailles in Paris, France — that was featured in the video had no furniture and some floor boards missing, the room's intricate gold and cream ceiling and breathtaking chandelier could be seen in the background.
—Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 28 Jan. 2025
Consider switching out a standard flush mount with a fun statement piece, like a pendant lamp, woven chandelier or a colorful ceiling light.
—Nadia Lopez, Axios, 27 Jan. 2025
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Dan Howarth, Architectural Digest, 30 Jan. 2025
In Madame Rambouillet’s French salons of the 17th century were the design muse for The Ramble, a 50-room boutique hotel with sparkling chandeliers, rich jewel tones, velvet touches and handsome leather seating that match the shade of whiskey cocktails served at Death & Co Denver.
—Brittany Anas, The Denver Post, 30 Jan. 2025
While the area of the property — which is named after the Palace of Versailles in Paris, France — that was featured in the video had no furniture and some floor boards missing, the room's intricate gold and cream ceiling and breathtaking chandelier could be seen in the background.
—Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 28 Jan. 2025
Consider switching out a standard flush mount with a fun statement piece, like a pendant lamp, woven chandelier or a colorful ceiling light.
—Nadia Lopez, Axios, 27 Jan. 2025
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“Chandelier.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chandelier. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.
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chandelier
noun
chan·de·lier
ˌshan-də-ˈli(ə)r
: a branched lighting fixture usually hanging from a ceiling
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