I always think it's the details that make a room special.  The tiny little finishing touches that adds that something extra.  It's the things you see in a magazine that makes you believe everything is custom - nothing off the shelf.

You can take any lamp or chandelier from basic to upscale with just a little time and for pennies.
Finding the right shade for a lamp is so important, then dressing that shade up a bit can make all the difference in the world.

Adding Bling To Your Chandelier.  This was a small chandelier in the dining area of my last home.  A pretty chandelier with pretty carvings, but when I added the crystals, it became special.  Check out how it changed and came to life with some magnetic crystals.
A simple string of beads can make all the difference.  I wanted something a little on the elegant side of my new home, but not a crystal chandelier.  When I saw this one and it had the option of a few strings of bead, it was perfect.  Just enough bling to take it over the top.  This would be pretty plain, but the beads add that extra special touch.

Custom lampshades can be really expensive - however you can dress them up for pennies.  There are all kinds of ribbons and braids that you can find in fabric stores.  Hobby Lobby also has a nice selection.  I am partial to Greek Key design, so I love a pretty Greek Key trim.

I'm sure you have all seen this lamp base in tons of pictures.  It is a real...