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How to Use Flatback Rhinestones in Interior Design

​As you walk through your house, you notice an area that’s a bit drab. It has a blah kind of feeling. You want to give the area a new ambiance and make a statement. A new coat of paint is an option, as is a new wall hanging. However, there is another option, one that will make light dance and your room dazzle: use flatback rhinestones in interior design.
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The Earliest Use of Rhinestones in Interior Design

Rhinestones have been used for centuries in interior design. The earliest is the use of crystal is in chandeliers in the 16th century. Because the crystal was so expensive to manufacture, only the very rich were able to afford them. In the 18th century, methods were devised to make this material cheaper, thus making chandeliers more affordable. During this time, Daniel Swarovski started producing cut stones for ornate chandeliers. Even today, the Swarovski name is known for its excellence in crystal manufacturing.
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Today, chandeliers are hung to produce a distinct feeling of elegance. Step into any room with this fixture and you step into a room that feels opulent and luxurious. Light passing through the crystals refract to produce a rainbow of colors that dance in the room. But, why stop at chandeliers?

Ideas for Easy Projects

There are many easy rhinestone projects in interior design that a beginner can do and achieve good results. Also, crystal flatbacks can be glued to a variety of surfaces: wood, metal, fabric, and paper.

For example, flatback rhinestones can be glued to frames, including picture and mirror, lampshades, or wall hangings. Glue some bedazzling gems to pillows for your couch. Add a bit of sparkle to your table by embellishing a pair of candlesticks with faux jewels. How about deer antlers? Now that makes a bold statement.

Never glued crystal flatbacks before? It’s easier than you think. Mainly, you just have to be sure you have the right rhinestone glue for the surface you are working with. 
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Finally, if you really want an extravagant touch, Swarovski even makes wallpaper with rhinestones attached to it. Hang it on a wall for a dramatic flair. Since the price is a bit steep for this interior design idea, why not glue the gems onto wallpaper yourself?

Use flatback rhinestones in interior design to create the perfect living space for you. Utilize your surfaces with sparkly bedazzling jewels to customize your living space!

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