let there be light.

i am fond of classic crystal chandeliers, but find them hardly appropriate anywhere else than the bathroom. call me strange, but i find the restroom a place where either zen-like serenity or decadent excess become fashions of choice. otherwise i like simple playfulness when it comes to interiors.

michael mchale has reinvented the chandelier by using construction materials, such as piping, to create cool, rugged light fixtures. you can choose from swarovski or bohemian crystals which are incorporated into a design of recycled materials.

my favorite is the five bulb compact chandelier, below, where crystals are illuminated by five refrigerator bulbs.