help! Kitchen deco lighting for 1940 bungalow
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Comments (19)One of my friends just got a divorce and moved into her own house. She was so excited about picking up a whole set of matching waterfall bedroom furniture at a flea market. I must admit, I was sketpical -- my experience with waterfall has been a lot like everyone elses here, it seems - old lady-ish, chenille, the whole bit. She moved it into her bedroom (a blank white box in a newly constructed townhome) and kept the accessories sleek and minimal -- she has a simple satin-y coverlet, some solid colored floor length drapes, and that's about it. Since there's nothing else to distract your eye (unlike some of those wallpaper patterns in the ads above - eeks!), the furniture has really become the focal point in the room. You really notice the lines and the beautiful inlays and hardware. Her lamps and dresser accessories lean toward vintage glamor -- a vintage dresser, silver hand mirror, crystal perfume bottle -- she even has some vintage makeup containers from the 40s that she's scattered here and there on the vanity. The room is vintage without being dated, glamorous without being over the top, and basically very much suits a midlife woman moving on with the rest of her life instead of screaming "granny furniture". Like I said, I was skeptical, but I'm a convert.....just keep the lines simple and let the furniture do the talking....See More1940 house (colonial) need period lighting advice
Comments (14)Being a big fan of old houses, particularly Colonials, I understand your desire to stay classic and not trendy. If that is your wish, any fixture with a drum shade will not be appropriate. Likewise, the possible chandeliers and flush mounts you picked are very au courant. While I love old fixtures, some of them look pretty dowdy and I wouldn't want them no matter how "classic" they are. What are your furnishings? Keep your fixtures in sync with them. I have lots of antiques and I have very traditional lighting fixtures. My close friend, also in an old house, has an eclectic mix of furnitures and accessories, likewise, a mix of lighting styles. It is awesome! Just my thoughts... (And I love several of your selections!)...See Moremotion sensor exterior light for 1940 bungalow
Comments (22)Have you talked to your electrician/contractor about putting them on a timer instead? I would imagine you will have some sort of home control system in a new house? I also implore you to make sure you realize you cannot just use an LED bulb...........it has to be integrated. https://www.lampsplus.com/products/westray-11-and-one-half-inchh-black-motion-sensor-led-outdoor-wall-light__7k617.html#productDetailsSection Also as someone who has played this game of code compliance...........you can always put up cheap fixtures to pass code, then replace with fixtures you really like. that includes using something with a fluorescent just to keep the cost down. IDK what part of CA you are in but in most cases, anything within 10 miles of the ocean should look to brass or copper fixtures for longevity. I would think to put up the ones you found on sides and back as well and then you can (im pretty sure) have a company like Arroyo C. put in the photocell/ d/d sensors. Also I have personally installed both for customers before. Go to a lighting showroom, and ask about ADL parts book PS screw-in sensors will not pass code, the idea is that you cannot change it out after they leave so they want ti to be something that is built into the fixture....See MoreHelp please...Need advice on Kitchen deco after water damage
Comments (14)Hi HU- I don't know anything about refinishing granite to give it a totally different appearance. The person to ask about everything countertops is Joseph Corlett, LLC here on Houzz. Why not invite him onto this thread? I personally don't like that speckly type of granite, it reminds me of "work" because it is present in so many office buildings. But if you like your granite, keep it. It's your house! And it's a fortune of money to replace it, besides! If you were going to replace it anyway, you could think about using a stone with swirls or some sort of movement, but one that is lighter overall. Or go the other way, and use a very dark counter such as a soapstone, or a soapstone look-alike (and you could decide how much veining you want) and paint the walls a very very light gray in the kitchen. (Soapstone even comes in green!) Or you could even think about Corian. Which now comes in a dazzling array of colors and a very affordable price point. Joe is a Pro, and really sings the praises of Corian which is versatile and lasts forever and can be repaired in ways natural stone can't. As for the flooring, I would have the kitchen match the rest of your house. What you already have down looks just perfect. If you are really wanting to spend money on something, I would eliminate the space at the top of your upper cabinets. Either make simple cabinets for things like trays, etc. or put up a crown molding to the ceiling. The space looks odd and is a huge dust catcher. I would not paint the island, the wood is too perfect. You can add color to the kitchen with a floor mat, dishcloths, accessories, etc....See Moregirl_wonder
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