Lowe's 9-light, 2-tier chandeliers, $54.75 to $74.99 with free ship-to-store

Two of the least expensive and most dramatic ways to remake a room:  1) paint and 2) upgrade the lighting.

Lowe's has got this beautiful Bel Air Lighting 9-Light Chrome Chandelier for only $74.99.  This 2-tier lighting fixture has a brushed nickel finish and is Energy Star qualified.  It's 30"W x 32.25"H and has a hanging chain that goes up to 72" long.   

If your ceiling is slightly lower, take a look at this elegant Portfolio 9-Light Newport Antique Pewter Chandelier for $54.75.  Its height footprint is slightly smaller at 32"W x 27.3"H and its hanging rod goes up to 36".

For either of these chandeliers, choose ship-to-store to avoid the exorbitant delivery charges. (Lowe's stores are everywhere.)

These lighting fixtures will be on sale through 8/31/12 (or until they sell out, which is more likely), after which they go back to their regular prices, the Bel Air fixture to $298 and the Portfolio piece to $219.