New construction- finally the fun part- light fixture choices!
We are finally getting to the fun stuff. We need to order light fixtures soon and I would love some advice. The house is on a timber farm in Georgia, pretty rustic with a farmhouse feel. We need 2 foyer lights. The hall is 6’ x 15’ with 10 foot ceiling. The front door is solid wood with black hardware.
This is the same plan we are using so you can see how the hall opens to the living area.
Here are some lights I am considering, but I’m so open to any suggestions.
Thanks for your help.
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Comments (27)I composed an answer to you earlier and then - idiot me - I forgot to post it (didn't sleep well so I was not thinking clearly this morning). My initial drawing was based on the info you provided in your OP: 27" of counter on either side of the oven stack, which I assumed was 30". That's 84" total. 84" -36" sink cab -24" DW - 1" end cab piece -1.5" counter overhang over DW ------ 21.5" remaining, enough for a 20" cabinet with 1.5" counter overhang. Keep in mind that you'll likely have about 2" of counter on each side of the sink to add to the counter widths (I'm assuming you are doing an undermount sink) so you'd have approx 28.5" and 23.5" of counter next to your sink. But then I realized that that my numbers won't match yours because I did not shift the doorway over, as it seems you did in your more recent plans. So, yeah, that would make your sink run 6" less than I had envisioned. I think increasing the wall span to make up for that is the right thing to do. Your FR looks large enough that a foot or so won't impact it at all. The only issue you might encounter would be if you will have different flooring - wood in one area, carpet in the other - in this large, open area. The threshold between these two floors would not line up with the DR wall as it initially did. I don't think that would be a huge deal but I'm not as keen on symmetry as you are. If that's the case and it will be an issue for you, I see two solutions. The first would be more costly overall. Increase the DR width by the same amount, which would impact the upstairs and roof line. The 2nd is cheaper. Build a small bump-out in the exterior wall for the fridge's depth. Then that run stays the same depth, the door doesn't shift over and you would have 84" on the sink wall. If your aisle is 42" from island counter edge to fridge door handles, that would be best. If it's 42" from island counter edge to fridge door, that would be second best. If it's 42" from island cabinets to fridge door, not so good, because your aisle will in actuality only be 40 1/2". That's not much more than the depth of your fridge so moving it in and out of place will be more difficult (heaven forbid it ever needs service but you should plan on that possibility), plus it creates a pinch point here. You have a large kitchen: don't cheat on clearances. Oh, one last thing. Make sure you keep at least 42" between island counter edge and DR wall corner. 48" would be better. You do not want to create a pinch point here either. A few inches off the island will be much less missed than a few inches taken from that aisle or the one in front of your fridge. I'm glad I was able to help you! (Thanks, LL!)...See MoreRecessed Lighting cost $65 per can - new construction?
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Here is an example of a wire cage fixture that casts shadows just to give you an idea. Iron and wood would pair nicely with your pretty wood door. Make sure you get something that has at least three lights if you are worried about the amount of light. I noticed you didn't put in sidelites so you will want more light! Most lights if you search Foyer light have at least three! You'll have to share with us what you picked out!
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5 years agoI too like your choices, thinking about your wood door and black hardware....
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Wow, I envy you picking out lighting for a new home. Lighting in my passion! Have fun, good luck!Britta Morris
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