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Lighting Ideas for Kitchen/Breakfast Nook

7 years ago

We are closing on this home later this month and I plan to replace many of the current light fixtures. I found a conical pendant that I like for over the table in the nook but am struggling with coordinating the other fixtures.

Attached are photos from the real estate listing. I have also tried to put together a lighting board with minimal success. I will link individual photos if needed. Thanks in advance for your help!





Comments (30)

  • 7 years ago

    This is a better view of the pendant that I really like and trying to coordinate other lighting with. It is bronze with gold accents.

  • 7 years ago

    Thanks RL - I like the idea of incorporating darker elements.

  • 7 years ago

    Thanks - the Savoy House Tartan might be an interesting option!

  • 7 years ago

    I also would not put a 3rd drop light in that space, its not huge so you dont want to overwhelm with a pendant in every area.

  • 7 years ago

    Thanks RL - you are right about fabric lighting in the kitchen. I know better but I liked the shape :).

  • 7 years ago

    I think size is important and something interesting in the cove area, right now what is there seems too small and not interesting enough to be hanging, that's why I opted for something a little large and more interesting.

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  • 7 years ago

    RL - not sure I totally understand your point. Do you mean in the eating nook or the tray ceiling over that little island?

  • 7 years ago

    the ceiling tray over the little island, the nook will have some interest and hang much lower so it is in the sight line, the one in the kitchen i think needs a little bit of jazz, since it has this grand tray around it.

  • 7 years ago

    Got it - thanks!

  • PRO
    7 years ago

    Rubyclaire, the Tartan is gorgeous--I think it would make a great choice!

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  • 7 years ago

    Ok, I'm driving myself a little crazy. Here are two sets of options - one in bronze and one in brass. The conical fixture has both. There are two options for a semi-flush mount in the ceiling tray (I would mound the one with a chain as a semi-flush).

    Thoughts? Recommendations?


  • 7 years ago

    I like option 2 the brass, love that sunburst.

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  • 7 years ago

    This is the chandelier I am planning for the adjacent dining room so I seem to be leaning toward bronze and brass.

    I guess I'm a little concerned that all brass in the kitchen fixtures may look a bit off with the cooler granite and backsplash. Trying to live with the previous owner's choices as the budget does not include a kitchen reno. Maybe a bit off is not entirely bad...not sure.

  • 7 years ago

    I agree the bronze maybe better. but the sunburst might be too heavy in the bronze for the kitchen cove area.

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  • 7 years ago
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    I think you're right about it being too heavy looking in bronze - kind of looks like an axle or something ready to fall down on you. (Not sure I know what an alxle looks like but it is what came to mind!)


    ETA: Maybe it looks like one of those big search light things...

  • 7 years ago

    LOL. I think you should go back and look at the one I first picked, it would marry so well with all the other choices.

  • 7 years ago

    Ruby, I love the DR chandelier. I think it works very well with the kitchen table fixture.

    For the 2 sink pendants I prefer the white/opal glass.

    Not loving the starburst you have selected for the tray over the little island. I would go pretty simple there.

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  • 7 years ago

    Thanks - I agree about the white glass for the pendants and starburst fixture. Trying a few other semi-flush mount options for the tray with the selected pendant. Right track? Keep looking?

  • 7 years ago

    I love the globe light and the cream semi flush with the metal bands

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  • 7 years ago

    I like the cream semi-flush with the metal bands.

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  • 7 years ago

    I think the cream with metal bands is very nice, too. It measures 11"h x 16"d which makes me wonder if it will be swalloed by the tray. I've added another option and included the dining room fixture to provide all the choices in one place. What do you think of the quatrefoil? It measures 16" h x 13"d. Thanks for hanging in there with me!

  • 7 years ago

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  • 7 years ago

    Thank you RL - the visuals are so helpful!

  • PRO
    7 years ago

    I would add smaller cone pendants over the island and do a big lantern chandelier over table..mix chrome with black...



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  • 7 years ago

    Thanks - I like those pendants and the square lantern very much. I realize chrome/nickel are likely the best choices to go with the elements currently in the kitchen, but I can't seem to get fully on board. I gravitate to warmer tones and trying (perhaps unsuccessfully) to find lighting that will bridge the gap between what is there and what I prefer.

  • PRO
    7 years ago

    The smaller cone pendants for over island come in black too..would be gorgeous with your finishes...counters seem more bright white than warm white?



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  • 7 years ago

    I like those! Not exactly sure about the counters - we close Friday and I'll be able to get a better idea. Can you share where you found the pendants? Thanks -

  • PRO
    7 years ago

    One of my favorite! I have black accents throughout my home...love it!

    from Shadesoflight.com


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