Updating the light fixtures was a given when we bought this house. The style fit the Tuscan theme the previous owners had going but not the light and contemporary open look we want. The kitchen pendants are one of the first things you see no matter where you enter the living area so they are front and center. Change was due! It was fairly easy to decide the basics. Like how many pendants and how they were spaced. The current three pendants were well balanced for good task lighting. One is directly above the deep sink and the other two are equally spaced on either side and light the center of the counter below. Keep that. But we needed to change the height at which the pendants were hung. They measured 40 inches from the countertop to the bottom of the light base. ... [Read More]
Lighting
How to change your light fixture in seven easy steps
After we added the decorative paneling to the office, removed the wallpaper and painted the walls, the rest of the room began to whimper for change. We needed a new light fixture and knew it would be a do it yourself installation. We've installed a number of them before and have it down to seven easy steps for installing light fixtures. If everything goes right, of course. The office lighting definitely needed improvement -- in more ways than one. Want proof? Look below . . . . Once again Wheels and I were in the home improvement store -- this time ISO a new light fixture for the office on the list. I walked around the lighting section and was smitten with a visually lightweight, filigreed silver pendant light. I found him, said I have something to show you. He meandered over ... [Read More]
Five Things to know about replacing a chandelier
A chandelier is jewelry for your room. It’s like the statement necklace or exquisite brooch that takes an outfit from good looking to beautiful. Chandeliers come in a variety of sizes and styles to fit any room or decorating style. Replacing your outdated light fixtures is an easy way to update a room. New lights add style, make a design focal point and provide illumination for living in that space. Chandeliers can be used in every room of the house, but they are most often the light fixture of choice for a dining room. Here are five tips to make choosing, installing and using your new chandelier easier! 1) Choose your style: Stroll through any home store lighting department and you will find contemporary, traditional and every style in between, a variety of materials ... [Read More]
