How to Glam Up a Boring Chandelier

Paint your chandelier a fresh new color. Classic black or white is ideal for almost any design style and color scheme. Spray paint works well, providing even coverage. A high-gloss paint finish adds more shine and glam than a matte or flat finish. Layer the spray paint in thin coats, allowing each coat to dry before adding the next one. And don't forget to paint the chain that the chandelier hangs from.

Intertwine sparkly strands of crystal, metal or wooden beads throughout the chandelier arms. Jazz up your chandelier for the holidays by placing boughs of greenery, berries and pine cones in the chandelier arms, topped off with red bows.

Hang reflective prisms or light-catching crystals from your chandelier to add a glittering glow. Replace prisms and crystals with glitzy holiday ornaments and glass balls at Christmas time. Add hearts and flowers for Valentine's Day and small egg and bunny ornaments at Easter.

Place small lamp shades over the chandelier's lights to add an elegant touch. Gold and silver lined fabric shades add a shiny sparkle. Lamp shades come in a variety of colors and fabrics, including satin, suede and linen, so pick one that goes with your room's decor.

Attach a large red bow in the center bottom of your chandelier for a festive, holiday touch and tie a small red ribbon around each chandelier arm. Use shimmery gold or silver ribbons in lieu of red for a sparkly look.