Wednesday, February 3, 2021

Lighting for Kitchen

 We need lighting. I want to think of the whole living/dining space as one area where the fixtures aren't matchy matchy but complement each other. To me that means:

-a mix of materials (brass, bronze, wood, clear glass, milk glass)

-a mix of sizes

-a mix of levels (pendant/chandelier vs flush)

See my earlier post about "Modern Traditional" (aka Millennial Primitive). It should feel fairly timeless. Sometimes that can mean farmhousey sometimes danish modern, but they meet in functional, simple, sturdy without being too industrial. See this post: https://stylebyemilyhenderson.com/blog/modern-traditional-style-lighting-ideas. Don't think about whether you like each item individually, look at the example photos and see how the fixture as an object contributes to the overall timeless vibe. I feel the kitchen has gotten pretty modern which is wonderful functionally, but I'd like to bring back a little of whatever-word-we-use-instead-of-rustic.

1. OVER SINK SCONCE

-ok to be directional

-small, not hanging down in front of window too much

-Must have some brass


Pottery Barn, $159





Etsy, $118

Shades of Light, $260





Lamps plus $70



Beautiful Halo, $51



Wayfair, $47






Etsy, $125 THIS ONE!


2. OVER ISLAND 

-I think we should go for a pendant. We need some different levels. It seems like it would be in the way but I see this all the time online and it just looks so great
-I think we should look for an organic shape to round off all the square corners. 
-brass
-new material - clear glass, metal...different from sconce



Crate and Barrell, 




Rejuvenation, $579 (comes in different metals/glass finishes)

Rejuvenation (customizable) $359


There are lots of great modern traditional pendants on Pottery barn







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