Dorky lighting
Does anyone use the word "dorky" anymore? I just can't think of a better descriptor. I've had a couple other discussions going on pavers, wood flooring, painting brick, etc. But now I'm really bugged by the light fixtures I have previously ignored because they seemed to be the least of my decorating worries. . .
What should I put up in my newly-created pantry (not organized yet--don't judge, people)? The single light bulb is not pretty, but it is bright.
Also, there are two other light fixtures that seem to make no sense in my house (the whole house has very little light--why did the previous owners who built the house not install lighting?--weird).
The one next to the arch had a mirror underneath it. The thing that is weird is it seems like maybe there should be 2 lights--one on either side of the archway. I can picture something wrought iron. . .
Can you use outdoor lighting for indoor purposes?
The other light is a puny one up on a huge wall very high up. I really need to get a chandelier to hang down over the table (not in the kitchen because the floor is being installed). Would that look weird to have such a long chain suspended to bring the chandelier to the right height? Also, should I have the high-up light removed so that I can put up a tapestry or some cool art on that high wall? It seems like a blank canvas to me.
Thanks for your input. You all have such great ideas.
What should I put up in my newly-created pantry (not organized yet--don't judge, people)? The single light bulb is not pretty, but it is bright.
Also, there are two other light fixtures that seem to make no sense in my house (the whole house has very little light--why did the previous owners who built the house not install lighting?--weird).
The one next to the arch had a mirror underneath it. The thing that is weird is it seems like maybe there should be 2 lights--one on either side of the archway. I can picture something wrought iron. . .
Can you use outdoor lighting for indoor purposes?
The other light is a puny one up on a huge wall very high up. I really need to get a chandelier to hang down over the table (not in the kitchen because the floor is being installed). Would that look weird to have such a long chain suspended to bring the chandelier to the right height? Also, should I have the high-up light removed so that I can put up a tapestry or some cool art on that high wall? It seems like a blank canvas to me.
Thanks for your input. You all have such great ideas.
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As for the other lights, the one over the entry to the kitchen seems out of place. Do you need one there at all? The other one seem to be too high unless you get a lantern. Restoration Warehouse Redding Station Lantern - Bronze or Geneva 2-light Wall Lantern.
Lose the mini light on the high wall! I probably wouldn't do anything there because the eye will be drawn to the vent underneath it.
To answer your question, yes, you can use some outdoor lights indoors. We have many customers who've installed our gooseneck lights in their kitchens and high vaulted living rooms and they look great! Wall sconces with greater projections might also look good.
The Old Dixie Wall Sconce is rated for outdoor locations, but looks great anywhere. It's very sleek and contemporary: http://www.barnlightelectric.com/wall-sconce-lighting/barn-wall-sconces/the-old-dixie-wall-sconce.html
The Goodrich™ Union Porcelain Gooseneck Light is an example of a gooseneck light that would look classy in a room with high vaulted ceilings. Placing two over the arch way is an awesome way to add visual interest and balance into the space: http://www.barnlightelectric.com/porcelain-lights-goosenecks-pendants/goodrich-gooseneck-lights/goodrich-union-14-porcelain-gooseneck-light.html
Hope that helps!
Perhaps the fixture high up over the wide opening could be swapped out for a picture light (I love this one from Restoration Hdwr:
http://www.restorationhardware.com/catalog/product/product.jsp?productId=prod1619124&categoryId=search )
to highlight a piece of wall sculpture, such as a carved panel, placed to disguise that little vent.