Maison Kayser to My Kitchen
The decor in DC's bakery, Maison Kayser, inspired me to update the look of my little kitchen with the bakery's colors. Here's what the bakery looks like:
The problem: apparently 2019 is hell-bent on omitting orange from any decorating stores. I cannot find accent rugs, tassels, utensils, art, or pots in that beautiful pumpkin orange.
So: I painted the kitchen (which has natural hickory cabinets) Smokestack (below image):
I managed to find one lamp shade with orange but I'm not sure its a good fit. The French-patterned curtains for the front windows are great but I haven't decided on a second curtain for behind them:
I'd like to switch overhead lights but I don't know if I should go with an island chandelier or a flush-mounted light (in black).
Any suggestions for how I can bring the French-inspired bakery to life in my kitchen would be very helpful!
Thanks!
KR
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Aurora Tee (Zone 6a)
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Rachel Lee
5 years ago
Katherine Strong
5 years ago
tartanmeup
5 years agoMirror above the cabinets? Hm. Nice! You could probably test out your light ambiance theory easily enough with a portable mirror of some kind.
I think the barbell light is striking because of its shape, at whatever downrod length. There are a lot of fixtures out there with globes and if the barbell doesn't look good in your space, you can probably find another configuration that would.
Those sconces though....! Honestly, I hadn't noticed them at first. Trust Groveraxle's keen eye to spot how special they are. Haven't found much online that's similar. Probably not using the right search terms. If you find the right shape, you could have the shades made, budget permitting,
Lampsplus - Gwen (think it comes in black as well)
Lampsplus - Fletcher
Shades of Light - double swag sconce
The easier part might be the accessories. Check vintage pottery on Etsy and the like.
Le creuset whistling kettle in flame
Etsy - hand painted pottery bowl
Etsy - modern orange ceramic bowlAurora Tee (Zone 6a)
5 years agomelinda1977
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5 years ago Katherine Strong
5 years agolast modified: 5 years agoLighting Q: I love the color of the shade on this single arm sconce. However, I'm not sure if its worth losing the beautiful light display from two shades. I can't find a similar sconce to the restaurant's, and the other ones are a 70-80% solution... not sure here.
https://www.lumens.com/latitude-3374-wall-sconce---open-box-return-by-robert-abbey-R340773OB.html
Also, I'll install 7 recessed lights and swap out the flush mounted light for this one: https://www.allmodern.com/lighting/pdp/bautista-1-light-pendant-wrlo7229.html
Hardware is ordered and I'm certain I can find the right chairs locally.Also, investigating Roman shades - never had them.
tartanmeup