The devil is most certainly in the details.  If customizing your chandeliers, sconces and lamps with kaarskoker candle sleeves wasn’t perfection enough, further trick them out with the ideal decorative light bulb.  Take off the shades and show off your ability to find a fancy flame.

Below are my favorite candelabra light bulbs and all are available at 1000bulbs.  While there are many other options not pictured, I feel these are classic for any fixture.  Click on the image of the bulb to visit the 1000bulbs website and review wattage options.

This small flame-tip bulb comes in 7-to 15-watt options and emphasizes the slender appearance of the ‘candle’.  This bulb is ideal for fixtures with many arms where too many 40 watt bulbs will make the chandelier appear as though it is ready for take off!

I always choose a 40-watt bulb over a 60 watt.  The diameter of the bulb is more proportional to the diameter of a candelabra sleeve.  Also, 60 watts- while great for bathroom sconces- can blind a person so the fixtures becomes non-existent.  Typically a 6-arm chandelier with 40-watt bulbs should be on a dimmer switch.  This is your standard pick for a bulb choice.

I love these little gems.  1″ circular bulbs that are playful on just the right fixture.  This is a great pic for kids’ bedrooms or nursery.  These are available in 25- to 40-watt options.  These bulbs are also more contemporary and may work better on certain modern fixtures.

The globe light bulb reminds me of a Christmas tree ornament.  This is a simple decoration for the holidays.

I have these silver-tip globe bulbs in my entry hall.  There is a ceiling light that emits most of the necessary task light so I could have fun with my spider-web, mirrored wall sconces.  The silver complement the mirror and provides an edgy look to a classic fixture!

KooKoo Bear Kids is a delicious children’s furniture and furnishings store based in Georgia.  KooKoo Bear Kids lighting features three  manufactures- Laura Ashely, Maura Daniel and Jubilee Lighting, which are all  wonderful for nursery lighting and kids lighting.  Save the money on the shades because they pair amazingly well with kid-friendly kaarskoker candle sleeves and better allow for customization for boy’s rooms!

Below are chandeliers and sconces manufactured by Jubilee Kids, which range in price from $49.99 to $208.00.  Each style is offered in a variety of colors including pink (kkPINK PEACOCK), cream (kkSOLIDS), white (kkDOT, kkCORAL), green (kkSAGE SILVER BASKET), silver and chocolate (kkDARK CHOCOCOLATE HOUNDSTOOTH, kkI HEART PINK).

In true Laura Ashley fashion, this chandelier is detailed with sweet vines and blooms. The Turville 3-Arm chandelier retails for $159.00 and would be darling with FANCY FEATHER from the kkMARBLE collection of 19th-century book jacket marbled papers.

Maura Daniel’s Greta Wall Sconce retails for $140. It comes in a variety of colors giving you plenty of options.  Sans shade, pair this pale blue with kkSOLIDS in Apple Red, Silver or Pumpkin for a unique and eye-catching combination!

Other great fixture options carried by KooKoo Bear Kids for under $200 are featured below and for which most I would pait with kkI HEART PINK, kkPINK CANE, kkLOVELY CANE or kkPINK SILVER CLOVER!

Check back next week for great lighting under $200 from Cohasset Colonials.  Are you beginning to see a trend in my personal style?  I love classic shapes with this contemporary kaarskoker candle covers!

eBay is a great source for inexpensive lighting!   Many of the links to the fixtures may have expired by the time this read because eBay is a time-sensitive auction site.  This serves more as an example of the wonderful pieces available for discounted prices and how to customize with kaarskoker candle sleeves.  Also, I am not promoting specific eBay Sellers.

These Georgian-inspired sconces and 3-light chandelier would work well together in any bathroom or dressing room.  The sconces will nicely frame a mirror or vanity and the chandelier is a great classic piece. I would recommend Gold & Silver Cone or Sahara Y-Knot to tone down the polished brass and create an elegant piece.  Blue & Gold Basket will play on the gold brass and create a beautiful conversation piece.  Any of the solids, particularly classic colors such as Navy Solid and Forest Green Solid will complement its Early-American style. These pieces retail on eBay for $29 and $97.90, respectively.

The brass scone and brass chandelier below also play on the same Georgian theme and pair nicely with the above mentioned sleeves.  DIY lighting with kaarskoker candle sleeves to give these classic fixtures a bit more of YOUR personality.  This 10-light chandelier retails for $399 but can be found on eBay for $89.99.

Or this large crystal 1920s French chandelier Buy It Now for $189.  Doesn’t it just look sad with those white plastic sleeves?  Imagine it with Pink & Silver Clover or Sage & Silver Basket!

These next two fixtures can be found on eBay for $197.99 & $56.99.  The black wrought iron plays well with the crystal accent, giving them a European feel.   Check out the kkCOLOR SCHEME-black page because would work with iron to create a romantic yet look.

This bronze 19th-century French chandelier is exactly the type of light fixture that needs an alternative to its current candle covers.  WITW would a piece like this suffer with the same cheap details as a fixture from a hardware store?  Orange & Brown Cone is my hands-down pick!

Shades of Light is the home to all things lighting and retail their products through stores in Virginia, a catalog and a web store.  The company offers antique and exclusive light fixtures as well as lampshades, bulbs and, most recently, kaarskoker candle sleeves.  Many of the chandeliers and sconces offered on the website nicely accommodate kaarskoker, add the right bulbs and Shades of Light is a great resource for do-it-yourself lighting.  Below are my picks of fixtures under $200 with suggestions on how to complement with kaarskoker.

Shades of Light offers some great ‘Shabby Chic’-esque options, which a pictured below and range in price from $59-169. With or without a shade, pair these sconces with kaarskoker Cane or Solid candle covers.

Retailing for $99, the creamy white of this four light fixture provides the perfect background for kaarskoker Houndstooth sleeves.  Place it over any vanity and replace those terribly generic metal and frosted glass lights!

I was in awe when I saw this pendant.  Incredibly unique and the perfect place to nest any style in kaarskoker Marble collection.  The colors of the antique-marbled paper sleeves instantly complement the traditional lines of this piece creating the perfect example of the kaarskoker motto- tradition redefined.  Available for  $175.

One finish I utilize whenever possible is verdigris as it creates instant history to any piece.  Pair this $99 sconce with Mallard Cone or Fancy Feather and call it a day.

This sconce and chandelier, although they differ greatly in style, are great examples of Shades of Light’s commitment to great detail at an affordable price.  As all of the above featured fixtures, they would look fabulous with kaarkoker sleeves.  They retail for $79 and $99 respectively.

Alright, I know that I’ve been focusing on lighting under $200 but this final piece- its clean lines and romantically graceful details- I could not resist.  I especially find it compelling sans shades et avec Coral kaarskoker. Considering its quality and unique character it is priced right at…..

Authentic Designs is my favorite lighting manufacturer. Period.  I have at least a dozen installed throughout my house.  All the pieces are handcrafted in Vermont.  While many cost more than $200, they are unbelievably reasonable considering their exceptional quality and US origin.  Below are classic sconces, chandeliers and table lamps that each work beautifully with kaarskoker candle sleeves and are less than $200. The finishes shown on these candlestick lamps are a sampling of the finishes available for the items below. (Finishes shown from left to right: Antique Brass, Special Verdigris, Special Pewter, Special Gunmetal & Basic Brass.  Lamps available in 11.5″, 16″ & 18.5″ ranging in price from $47.74-$51.07, respectively.) The chandeliers featured below are $181.48 and $232.51 (>$200, I know! but could not resist). Absolutely, Authentic Designs is an inspiration for the kaarskoker motto “tradition redefined.”  These sconces are classic- inspired by Early American lighting fixtures yet unbelievably sculptural and contemporary.  I see classic pieces with great proportions and hand-crafted detail, thus, traditional.  Add kaarskoker and ‘Voila!’ a new element to the classic- a redefinition. The sconces shown below range in price from $124.01- $188.62, most available in a variety of finishes.  Click on any image to learn more info on each fixture.