Kitchen Light Assistance
This is the kitchen in our cottage, I would like to replace the pendant lights, the replacements do not necessarily need to be pendants. In fact, I am kind of leaning toward ceiling lights. My requirements are that I do not see the bulbs, and I would like to stay below $200 per light, since I need three. I wouldnt mind adding color, but I do need functional lighting. Note-I will be replacing the stools too so that is another opportunity for color. We bought the cottage last fall, and it was furnished, the stools are bar height so they do not work at the counter height island. The cabinets are navy blue.
These are some ideas, but honestly I am not sure about any of them. I think they could all be too small. The current pendants are 12 or 13" wide, and these are all more like 8" The schoolhouse one is cute, but I dont know if I am a 'schoolhouse' person. The metal shade one, is available in other colors, I could do white(boring I know, but that leaves open the upholsetered stools), with the metal shade I worry about not having ambient light since all light would be directed to the counter surface. I suppose the same could be said for the two ceiling ones, but since they are closer to the ceiling is seems different.
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3katz4me
3 years agoI would want pendants - not a big fan of ceiling lighting. I think you could get away with something smaller than the ones you have.
We have the below pictured situation at our lake cabin - options very limited because of the timber frame construction. It's very dark because of all the wood and no windows in the kitchen area. I had this fixture shortened so I could have longer shades and bigger bulbs - 100 watt equivalent LEDs - on a dimmer. It provides plenty of ambient light when needed and it's dimmed when not needed. The shades are what I would describe as semi-opaque - you can't see the bulbs but light does come through them.
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Comments (21)I asked about guidance of height in consideration of husband s height and out lower ceilings. Forgot to mention I've read 50 articles on placement and I have the general area down, as well as looked at 800 lights myself. That wasn't helping, it's why I asked a direct question on height and size as gave my own direct measurements. A little guidance or a probing question is more helpful than ”your tile is awful” or ”just read the chart” because not everything falls into the chart. In a kind sense, I'll just say you seem to be a woman of strong opinions and great confidence in them. Perhaps I should have note of those traits, but I'm certain they should always be mixed with consideration and kindness. Something like ”perhaps your topic is over broad, consider are-asking just a, b, and c and include just this and we may be able to communicate better.” I've read and used a million HOUZZ articles as we approach being 3 or 4 weeks out from competing a house we designed and built almost entirely ourselves, self contracting the entire thing. I've now nailed down a stone person who just does counter tops and dropped a couple who seem to be just kitchen designers. I'm trying to decide between a couple styles of lights that I am learning terms for each day, and deciding size from a chart when your island is both super long (12 ft) but narrow 40 inches) is tricky, and I want to be sure that the style I choose will provide enough light to work with as we cook a lot. That involves narrowly down by practicality of styles, and not having used them and getting very little info on sites and even worse search engines, it is overwhelming. In the bathroom I'm not sure if, considering the sink is to one side of the countertop near the tower, the lights going over the too of a mirror would be better to go completely across the vanity portion or just centered over the sink with shelves to the side. If the latter, unsure if there is a way I can use sconce lights or no. Majorly, as wires are being pulled SOON, I needed to know the placement for him to do so, three large or two medium on island, and how to place lights and mirror over sink. I can pick them out fine once I figure that out. You were under no obligation to have helped, but a tone that was at best brusque and dismissive, and possible ruse, to myself as well as the other gentleman, must serve you well in your field I guess, I just don't see how. Perhaps it's all me as a first-timer. If so, my apologies. It took a lot for me to even try to ask the questions, and my apprehensions seem justified at the moment. I do appreciate your trying. Have a blessed day....See More
bbstx
3 years agoDid you see Jimmy Fallon’s kitchen posted by Gizmo in another thread? Pretty colorful!
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amykath
3 years agoMaybe some drum pendants that are not huge?
You could always hang them higher so they are not in your face or break up sight lines.
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tartanmeup
3 years agolast modified: 3 years agoI agree the current pendants look good. If you don't like the visible bulbs, painting the shades as arcy_gw suggests might be an idea. Another one would be frosting the glass. This can be done inexpensively with a DIY spray product. You mention needing functional lighting though so this makes me wonder if the current lighting is simply inadequate? In that case, if the current bulbs are already maximum wattage, perhaps consider semi-flush mounts with multiple bulbs? Similar ideas as the pic bbstx posted.
Found on Wayfair, all below $200:
A cluster of "can" lights. Comes in white or black and gold (currently out of stock). Not sure if the look appeals but the installation idea might have merit.
Frosted globes are simple and offer all around light.
Depending on the issue that needs "solving", consulting a lighting expert at a good lighting store might be a good idea to see available solutions. (I say this because my kitchen lighting is woefully inadequate and had I consulted a lighting expert, I would have been enlightened as to options. Pardon the pun. :))
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