Help Choosing Dining Light which leads to more.
Hello. I'm cross posting this on the recommendation of someone on another forum.
We are in the final stages on new construction. I've held up really good until now and the lighting has me overwhelmed and feeling stressed so I'm coming here for advice and ideas.
Here's a little about us and the house. We're relaxed and fairly casual and like to have family and friends over. I'd describe our style as a mix of farmhouse meets lake house with a simple, welcoming but classy style. Our kitchen, dining and living are all open. Cabinets will be white shaker with a trim detail on the inset edge to soften that hard edge. Island will be Colonial White with a greige and white background, specks of grey, black, taupe and a hint of pinks in the granite. Walls will be SW Sea Salt, white trim and satin nickel hardware.
Dining table is a long farmhouse and we haven't chosen chairs yet. (Any suggestions here?)
I saw this light at a Parade of Homes in our area and fell in love with the cool shadows from the lighting. We want a rectangular or more linear look so I found this amazing, perfect light BUT it's way over budget. Our budget is tight so I'm stretching it as far as possible. For dining I'd like to stay around $400. I can go up to $500 if I find something that's perfect!
Heres some pictures of the house. We're painting this week so we're actually further along but these show the rooms,etc.
Kitchen is next to dining area and across from living area. Ceilings are 9'. Oh, the island will be SW Tricorn black distressed.
This is looking at dining area in the far corner.
Cabinet detail.
This is not the best picture but our wall paint, granite, white shiny subway tile and cabinets and trim are SW Snowbound.
Here's are my inspiration lights.
First is from the Parade of Home but is round and we feel a linear light would be better.
Second is my favorite light! It made my heart skip a beat when I saw it. Now, each time I see it I like it more and more. It feels like home. But it's $1,200!
Below is a good alternative to my heart stopping light but it's a little busier than what I prefer. It was suggested on the kitchen forum. I DO like it and like the rope/jute detail and that it's unique. Not a typical big box store light. Also, much more affordable!
How would I mix the finishes? Would the other kitchen and living room lights need to be dark or could this be the only dark fixture because it's near the black island?
Help!!! I'm in total overload mode and my brain might short circuit soon!
Thank you all.
Sunny
Comments (16)
OutsidePlaying
7 years ago
mbaldauf6112
7 years agoOutside Playing - thank you so much.
When I saw the round light in a parade home I knew I'd want something similar so found the amazing rectangular one at way over budget. I agree that we need something rectangular or as the last one even an elongated oval.
Our table is being built and is made from an old pew bench from my great grandfathers church. Plans are for medium stain on table top and white distressed legs. I'm meeting with someone today who is hopefully going to add something like this below the table.
I haven't even started thinking about chairs, yet. We're open to ideas.
Thanks again!
Sunny
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7 years agoHere are several island pendant options. I'd like opinions on which ones might look best. I'll also need one over the sink but would consider a semi flush mount there.
Option 1.Probably one of my top picks. Like the finish and simplicity.
Option 2.I also like this. The slight curve in the shade seems like it would go with the oval dining light.
Option 3.
Simple yet looks nice to me. Not sure if I like the cone shape, though.
Option 4.Seems like it might feel bulky but it's 8" wide. I could put 2 so not to feel too heavy. The island is 8 feet and black with white perimeter cabinets and light granite. Black piano across the room on the other side of living area so would this tie things together?
Option 5. Clean look.
Option 6.I like this one!! Simple and similar finish to dining light without being too matchy-matchy.
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