deVOL Pendant Lighting - too trendy?
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Comments (53)Hello fellow TPOers- I have to put this aside for now- more pressing decisions to make. But one last word: Rebecca: If you like the bell jar lanterns in the last photo that you posted- go for it! You don't need to obsess about matching your peninsula chairs to the finish on your pendants. Ha Ha! I know you already are obsessed, but honestly I think you could make those work. How many inches are they? That will determine how high you would need to hang them above the peninsula. I would guess and say in the photo above they hang about 3 inches before the top part begins. Now because your ceilings are 7 1/2' you may need a smaller pendant- do these come in different sizes? Note the photo of Nini's kitchen that I posted above- her lanterns are very close to her ceiling. I'm not sure of the height of her ceilings as she is not on the FKB. Do you like the way hers look? Now I've added one more photo. Do these pendants look familiar? Is this what you are going for??? Decisions, decisions.....Good luck and let me know what you decide. PS How is the demo going?...See MoreSingle or multiple pendants over island?
Comments (12)I'd definitely want lights spread out over a 12 ft island. I think multiple pendants have been fashionable for many years, as I know I put them over my island in 2000. I've actually noticed recently a trend towards fewer larger pendants/fixtures. At the end of the day, it's really whatever you like. But, you do need more than one light fixture in that large a space. Lighting standards recommend MUCH more lighting in a kitchen than a living area, since a kitchen is a working space. I'd really look for at least two large pendants, and more likely three. If you only do two, I think they really need to be BIG -- 12" or more in diameter, for sure. If you go with 3, you could get away with smaller ones. I did three 8" diameter simple pendants over my 7 ft island . . . My ceilings are 10 ft, and the larger pendants look balanced with the space, whereas I think the smaller more common pendants would look a little silly with those huge ceilings. Assuming you have tall ceilings since they are sloped . . . and knowing you have a gigantic island, I'd lean toward either two large (14-18" diameter multi-bulb) fixtures or three medium sized (8-12 inch, with one or two high watt bulbs). That fixture linked above is only a bit over 4 ft wide, still leaving about 4 feet on each end, which seems a bit much to me to leave without an overhead light (since presumably each of the bulbs will just be 60 watt or equivalent). I'd want two fixtures, about 6 feet apart . . . or better yet, I'd really want three fixtures, each about 4 feet apart (i.e., end of island - 2 ft - light - 4 feet - light - 4 feet - light -2 feet -opposite end). That's what I'd do anyway....See MoreFinishing touches: Backsplash and Pendant Help
Comments (19)Yes, definitely honest opinions are appreciated since we don't want to make an expensive mistake! I won't be offended. Ericakn, would you recommend a basic ivory subway, or something else? You summarized my thoughts well, Czarinalex. I normally skip over mosaics when shopping because I do not like the high contrast or flashiness of most. I think that is the same reason I did not like the carrara herringbone sample I set up at home...it looked fine with the granite, but it had nothing to really coordinate or complement the cabinets...so too much contrast for me. Ultimately, we would like to cover the brick fireplace in the FR with stacked stone, so even though I did not go looking for mosaic, I am hoping this particular tile shape on the backsplash would also be a good option to tie the FR and kitchen together. Inspiration pic for FR fireplace (maybe different stone colors, have not shopped yet): Thanks, everyone! Keep the ideas coming!...See MoreAre drum pendants going out of style?
Comments (18)Hi, Angela-- Sounds like you've already made some great, classic choices that will date slowly in the years to come, allowing you to enjoy your updated kitchen design for a long time. You're on the right track! For me, drum shades are often a great choice because they read as warm, friendly lighting that's perfect for a variety of areas, but I wouldn't recommend them as the best option for the placement of your two pendants here. Why? They repeat the expanded circular light patterns your current fixtures have, which are at odds with the edge shape of your linear bar/peninsula setup. Instead, I'd consider a pair of multi-light linear or rectangular options (these may still be fabric-wrapped to give the softness and light-filtering effect of a linen drum shade) to help frame and baffle the light beams directly onto your linear surface below. I think a round drum shade would be a perfect option in a breakfast nook or other, level surface dining area where you need even lighting all around, but would opt for different shape options here. Since you have such high ceilings too, a pair of rectangular fixtures also help visually define the peninsula perimeter from above, too. Cheers!...See Morelemonlime
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