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Kitchen pendant lighting

Jennifer Pofadder

4 years ago

last modified: 4 years ago

Yes, I went the wrong way around here. Doing things all back to front. But I simply could not wait any longer.
These pendants are part of my vision for a white, wood and marble kitchen. My question is, which bulbs do I choose?
The tiles and walls will be painted next, then the doors will be replaced with Shaker doors. And lastly the hardware will be changed.
Any advice please?

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Patricia Colwell Consulting
4 years ago
It is not just the pendants that need changing that linear fixture needs to be replaced, you need to add a ton of storage somehow IMO those pendants are too large for the space and as for bulbs LEDs in 4000K to mimic bright sunlight are always the best in a kitchen the pot lights you will have to replace that lnear light should also be the same LEDs Then when you choose colors you will have them be true. You do know replacing doors is almost the same price as getting new cabinets that would go to the ceiling and all drawers for base that is what you need to do to really get your dream kitchen and BTW yes you are going backwards
Jennifer Pofadder thanked Patricia Colwell Consulting
Jennifer Pofadder
Original Author
4 years ago
last modified: 4 years ago
I have, since posting this pic, replaced the fluorescent light with 4 cool light LED's. I will definitely look at the 4000k LED lights thank you. Making sure the color is true. For now replacing the doors is what I can afford. 10k ZAR for cupboard doors VS minimum 50K ZAR for a total remodel - the former seems the better option right now. Love the idea for all drawers for the base thank you. Will definitely keep that in mind.
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