As I see it: lighting

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8/1/10

9/12/09

Entry Light Ideas

(I am really enjoying the tile work in this room.)

We are nearing the end of the summer of the never-ending house projects. We are also nearing the end of the house-projects period. Hooray!

One of the last things we're figuring out is the entry light. We have one of those glass-encased brass chandelier monstrosities that needs to go, but we haven't found anything we've loved to replace it with that works with this house and our price range. We are leaning toward replacing the brass chain and cord with silver and finding a drum lamp shade or two that would cover the existing chandelier after the glass casing was removed. Making a transparent circular bottom for the shade would keep you from seeing the chandelier from below. Because it is a two-story entry we are thinking a single drum might be too plain, so whether or not to tier, how many levels, what sizes, color, etc. are on the mind.

I think we are partial to the tiered look for the entry.
It needs a little something more than just a drum.

We would have the same chandelier-inside-the-drum affect, and choosing to let that show is kind of cool.

just imagine
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I think I tend to think of lights being placed above mirrors, and I like that these aren't.

And a couple of the Random Pendant because I love it.

via Decor8

I am pretty sure that most of the photos are from Desire to Inspire. I've neglected to stay on top of proper labeling due to rapid searches and downloading for immediate comparison rather than blogging, but decided I now want to save a lot of these rooms and ideas that have stood out to me over the last couple of months. The occasional mis- or unlabeled photo may appear as I do this. I am happy to correct this if anyone happens to stumble across something that deserves proper credit.
{I know, bad blogging etiquette...}

2/25/09

The Dining Room Light?

This could be what I am looking for.

Room designed by Jayne Wunder.

via desire to inspire

1/18/09

Orbit Chandelier - Patrick Townsend

This makes me think creative thoughts.

9/22/08

Fantastic use of color

I have a serious tendency toward neutrals. These little spots of color are so bright and cheerful - I think that I might have to start consciously adding a little more brightness into my life...

{... and not just with the decor.
What aspect of any life couldn't use a little extra cheer?}

image via Frederic Vasseur Photography via remodelista

Multi-Light Crystal Pendant

I am still looking for a dining room light, and like this crystal pendant. It would lend a contemporary twist to the room while still holding onto a classical look and offer some flexibility.

I'm not in love with the room, but it is always nice to see a light in use.

image via Taylor Hannah Architect via desire to inspire

9/2/08

Globe Pendant Lights

Fun to look at, but would I ever use one?

(Most likely the bottom right, if any)

8/24/08

Comet Pendant Light

Oh how I want this!

I feel a need to find a spot for it, but I know it won't supply enough light where I need a light like this

8/22/08

Crystal Light Fixture

So Pretty.

7/10/08

Chalk Walls

Having the artistically inclined daughter that I do makes me want to put a chalkboard/wall in our kitchen to use as a creative corner. This dining area does it even better than I could have imagined. It is nice to see kid-friendly homes that look amazing.

I love the lighting too. Actually, I love it all.

via desire to inspire

7/2/08

Aqua Creations

My light search has been successful in that I am finding lighting that I love, but also unsuccessful because I'm not finding lighting that will actually work where I need it (or that I could afford . . . sigh. . . ). The Sunsa Mobile by Aqua Creations is one such light.

6/30/08

random light - moooi

I think this trio of lights is just what I want over my dining room table, but that room has a unique ceiling that draws you to the center and needs a well-lit single focal point.

random light

Another view. Kind of looks a little cobweb-y/moon photo here, doesn't it? I like the contrast the black background offers.

I am suddenly wanting to paint my table blue . . .

top image via Met Home, middle via pinklovesbrown's fs, bottom via Mom's Turf

6/23/08

I think I want to go camping . . .

For starters, this is definitely the way to shoot an ad to appeal to consumers. Who doesn't want to find themselves in this setting on a very deserted island? Sign me up, please.

I am finding this big teepee by Gandia Blasco very enticing. Of course my imagination is not including the reality of the munchkins and scads of toys piled up inside. My imagination involves lots of piramide lights and well, the top image.

6/6/08

Party Planning Guide

In my quest to improve upon my entertaining skills I stumbled upon Martha Stewart's Party Planning Guide. I am definitely on the casual end of hostessing, more backyard brunch/barbecue than gorgeously put together dock setting, but I want to remember using bamboo to hang lamps or decor.

6/1/08

One More . . .

One more delightful image of what the Coral Pendant Light (or similar) can do for a room (Thanks Jane!). There are more delightful variations on this light here.

I must own one of these someday. I just can't picture it in our house now, even though I would love to have a spot for it.

image via Camille Engman