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Glass Chimney

Use a chimney brush at home. A good sweep keeps everything clean.

The glass chimney style can really add character to your home in a wide variety of different ways.  Whether you’re looking for a candle holder, or light fixture that features the design, or even elegant drinking glasses.  The chimney style is very popular, and makes for some extremely unique designs.  There are almost no limit to the ways in which a glass chimney could change your home for the better.  All you have to do is decide upon the types that would work best in your home.

The most common use of the glass chimney is usually found in light fixtures.  These are typically lights that are meant to be designed like antique oil lamps, or even disguised as candles.  The glass chimney design was common in the past, as it protected the flame, but still allowed for plenty of air, so that there was no risk of the fire going out.  This way light could be provided all night, or as long as was needed.  Today, these fixtures are electric, but still capture the fantastic look of old, even in the most modern home.  In fact, adding glass chimney fixtures to your room, or hallway, can be a great way to dress up the area, with a whole new look.

For glass chimney lights, the main thing will be picking out a unique design for your fixtures, as there are a variety of different types.  You’ll find that some fixtures can be created from stained glass, so that you can match the color of your fixture to the surrounding room.  But they can also have a great off white finish, so that the light source isn’t as evident, and your entire fixture simply glows more naturally, instead of providing very bright light.  The choice is up to you, but the options for customizing your glass chimney fixture to your home are practically limitless.

If you’re not looking for a new light fixture, but you still like that great glass chimney style, you may want to consider purchasing drinking glasses that feature the same design.  These are most typically modeled after wine glasses, but without a stem or base.  That gives them a unique and elegant design, as the curvature of the glass will fit perfectly in your hand.  Plus the glass chimney effect allows any drink to breathe adequate, but also restricts airflow so that your beverage will remain flavorful throughout the night.  These glasses are a great way to add style, or flair to your dinner table, while still making drinks easily accessible to your guests.  Plus the unique design makes them adaptable to formal, or casual occasions of any kind.

When you’re in the market for light fixtures, you’re best resource is going to be a hardware store.  Whether you’re partial to Ace or Lowe’s, you’ll find that hardware stores are the best place to find glass chimney designs that can dress up any room lights.  Otherwise, for elegant drink glasses, you’ll probably want to stick to department stores.  That’s where you’ll find any type of glasses you could possibly need for any occasion, including the unique glass chimney design that you’re looking for.