Choosing light over sink..

11 years ago

last modified: 11 years ago

I need help choosing the light over my sink since I chose island pendants that are a little different. I'm thinking a schoolhouse light might look okay but I'm open to other options.

The two pendants on the island are these Minka Lavery lights:

The issue other than trying to find something complimentary (I don't like anything else in the line) is that the color is somewhere between a nickel or pewter color and a gold/brass. Hardware will be polished nickel, but I don't want the kitchen sink light to be polished nickel. Should I do a flush mount, semi-flush mount, or a pendant with a chain?

With chain (chain would be shortened to just a few links)

I'm just not sure which direction to go. Open to suggestions.. Or should I go in an entirely different direction? I don't really want this light to stand out, more just coordinate. Kitchen will have a little bit of a vintage feel, but more of a mish-mash than anything.

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11 years ago

last modified: 11 years ago

Since you don't want the light to stand out, I think a white glass globe is a good choice, either schoolhouse or some other. I think the last one looks Victorian or Art Deco so I'd nix it. I don't think the antique brass on the first goes well with the pendants, but the metals on #2 and 3 look good.

I usually look at Schoolhouse Electric or Rejuvenation for period light fixtures.

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Amber
Original Author
11 years ago
That's where I was leaning as well. I meant to say these are just examples that I pulled from online to decide what type of fixture, now I'll narrow it down to a semi-flush school house light! I did find a picture that shows very well what I'm looking to accomplish.

I like that the fixtures aren't exactly matching but go well together. I had never seen this kitchen before and I LOVE it.
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Anglophilia
11 years ago
You've got great lights over your island. I'd stick with a pot light over your sink - easier to keep clean and you're able to move it to the exact angle that works for you.
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romy718
11 years ago
last modified: 11 years ago
Great pendant fixtures. I like #2, the schoolhouse light.
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Amber
Original Author
10 years ago
Thanks for all the responses! I didn't want to do a can because I'd read some people have issues with ceiling height + not getting the right amount of light so didn't want to chance it. I ended up going with a schoolhouse light. Was all set to go with Rejuvenation when I saw the shipping charge. It irritated me, so I found an alternative. I ALMOST went with a custom shop on Etsy but was afraid my entire house would burn down. But her fixtures were beautiful. Here's what I ordered..

I think it's pretty simple and should blend well! I'll post a picture in a few weeks when cabs + lights are installed! Thanks again!!!
sherri1058
10 years ago
I really like that shape! So pretty. Would you mind telling us where you found it?
Amber
Original Author
10 years ago
Sherri, I found it on eBay initially, then ended up getting it on Amazon!

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HDEKEMK/ref=ya_st_dp_summary

I'll update you on quality once it gets here!
Amber
Original Author
10 years ago

I'm so happy with it! Not solid brass but it's not like anyone will be touching it. Looks exactly like pictures. I didn't realize how dark the shades on my pendants are, but I'm not too concerned about it. They'll be at different heights. I may end up buying more of these for other areas of the house.