Lighting has been a lot of fun to scout. I want the lighting to highlight what should be period charm in the new space, but also add some fun touches of "bling" (it isn't a time capsule home, after all!) My new buddy Jeff @ downtown Chicago Lightology has been a big help in tracking down some of my on-line finds, and suggesting cost-sensitive alternatives when my eyes are getting larger then the wallet. That said, lighting has not been a big area for savings - not when polished nickel is on the brain!
Here I'll focus on the fixtures vs. the table/floor lamps - which you'll see when the rooms all come together!
Kitchen: my first lighting purchase was in the kitchen - I bought the pendants (for the peninsula) on sale at Juliska last June, before I'd closed on the house. They felt like a steal at less than half off ($275 each):
In the work area - I selected the 17 inch Winslow Pendant, from Lightology - in white (photo in stainless) ($300). It will hang from a very short lead.
TBD - whether I can work in this milk glass chandelier over the dining table (Wayfair $450):
Living Room: There is only one fixture - and it's a showshopper for the center of the room. (Lightology - $2000)
Foyer/Entry Hall: There will be three of these lovelies (in polished nickel) in the hall - including one suspended from a long chain in the stairwell (circa $320 - Hudson Valley Lighting):
Top of Stairs: This cloverleaf Chandler Hudson Valley wasn't budget friendly ($375) but is the only ceiling fixture upstairs:
Laundry Room: Bright and fun from Troy - the middle fixture ($85):
Powder Room: Sexy little sconces from Hudson Valley for this black/white room ($150 each):
Upstairs Bathroom: Elegant old-fashioned sconces (Bradford - Hudson Valley $150 each):
TBD for over the bath - Cyan small sconce ($450) - Candelabra
The only shame - there were so many great fixtures I couldn't fit into my little Bungalow! (All links are on the Kim Loutzenhiser Pinterest site.)
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