Ceiling lights over the Island

9 years ago

HELP!!
I need to choose my ceiling lights over my Island.
Three cables are under the plaster board ready to rock and roll but I'm stuck to what to go for.
My units under the island are grey and I think I'm going for wood effect Kardean for the floor.

Help and suggestions would be gratefully received.
Last thing....my budget is small.

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swimmingsarah
Original Author

9 years ago

Here is the finished result.
I decided on B&Q lights after buying 3other lots and returning them.
Thank you for everyone's advise.

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somervell
9 years ago
How about three small Unika pendant from Northern Lighting?
Dan
9 years ago
https://www.frenchconnection.com/product/homeware-collection-lighting/8liai/brass-single-pendant-ceiling-lamp.htm
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Dan
9 years ago
Think there is a code online for discount this wkd from French connection
swimmingsarah
Original Author
9 years ago
I would love to go for these gorgeous Lights but unfortunately my budget is a lot smaller than these beauty's. Does anyone know of a place I could get something similar at a fraction of the cost(if there is such a thing?!?!)
Dan
9 years ago
http://www.marksandspencer.com/rico-single-pendant-ceiling-light/p/p22364112?prevPage=plp
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9 years ago
Dunelm mill also has some more options
Chopchop Cherry
9 years ago
How about these, they do them in three different colours, black, white or mustard, free delivery at the moment too!

http://www.made.com/ted-pendant-light-mustard
Chopchop Cherry
9 years ago
Also on John Lewis:

https://www.johnlewis.com/john-lewis-titus-utility-easy-to-fit-pendant-shade/p2152066?colour=Ivory/copper

https://www.johnlewis.com/plumen-es-drop-pendant-light/p1467341?colour=Copper
swimmingsarah
Original Author
9 years ago
Thank you so much. They are all gorgeous. Thank you Dan and Cherry x
Jonathan
9 years ago
You might want to change the TV placement while you still have workmen in.
Firstly you have tall units next to your range which excludes work prep space next to the hob, secondly it looks odd, thirdly it is too high to comfortably watch it, fourthly the light pendants will obscure the view of the TV.
Volkan Demirel
9 years ago
I'd go for something spectacular like the artichoke light. You can get nice replicas.
swimmingsarah
Original Author
9 years ago
Thank you for your comments Jonathon. You do have a valued point about the pendant lighting-thank you.
I will take into consideration about the height of them she they don't obstruct the view of the TV.
My kitchen has got a huge fireplace behind the tall cupboards that after a lot of consideration we decided not to take out but put cupboards in front of.

I know it's not to everyone's taste but our kitchen has been a project we have had to do very cheaply without to much building work involved. Please remember that comments may hurt peoples feelings especially when you don't know the situation.
somervell
9 years ago
Ok, if budget is tight how about these?
Bargain £36 reduced from £120 (Bhs)
Chopchop Cherry
9 years ago
I'm back on the case for you Sarah, I've finished work so now I can have another look:

TKMaxx have brilliant bargains, here's a few of their lights?

https://www.tkmaxx.com/uk/en/home/home-accessories/lighting/ceiling-lights/white-dome-hanging-light/p/86524326

https://www.tkmaxx.com/uk/en/home/home-accessories/lighting/ceiling-lights/coburn-bar-pendant-light/p/86514652

https://www.tkmaxx.com/uk/en/home/home-accessories/lighting/ceiling-lights/solid-brass-pendant/p/86525630

https://www.tkmaxx.com/uk/en/home/home-accessories/lighting/ceiling-lights/dark-grey-dome-ceiling-light/p/86525629

https://www.tkmaxx.com/uk/en/home/home-accessories/lighting/ceiling-lights/black+gold-tone-pendant-lamp/p/86506252

https://www.tkmaxx.com/uk/en/home/home-accessories/lighting/ceiling-lights/copper-tone-mesh-ceiling-light/p/86530308

Not sure what their guarantee is like, but the quality is usually pretty good, I bought a nice table lamp from them and my brother thought it looked super expensive.

John Lewis usually offer a good guarantee if you prefer some security for your spent money!

Habitat have a lighting sale on, so it might be worth a look!

Good luck, please post some pictures, once the lights are up!
swimmingsarah
Original Author
9 years ago
Thank you so much Chopchop Cherie. You're ideas and help have saved me.
Very very kind of you. I will research further tomorrow and I promise I will post a picture after it has all been finished(you may have to wait a while as my husband is doing all the work around a full time job).
Diminishing Returns
9 years ago
I've recently been impressed with prices and designs at wayfair- can't advise about quality though. Hard to say no to light for under £7 though!

https://www.wayfair.co.uk/V-TAC-Mini-Pendant-VTCC1019.html?piid=20997131
Diminishing Returns
9 years ago
Forgot to say it looks like an amazing job for a kitchen on a tight budget!
Jonathan
9 years ago
Sarah- I am sorry that my earlier comment landed badly- likely because there is so much disruption with builders in your house you don't want to redo anything. But please give it some consideration- reduced depth cabinets in front of the chimney breast make alot of sense but their height has an impact on working around the range I also feel a tall unit here dissects the part of the room with lower units and isolates the range. Keep the units at base level but perhaps the units stacked on top should be removed and in their place mount the TV on the wall or instead have open shelves or a feature such as a clock.
As far as pendants go - a friend bought inexpensive lights and painted them to match other elements of their decoration which is a cost effective solution
PRO
User
9 years ago
Hi Sara,

Have a look at this one by Eichholtz.

Martin
Victoria
9 years ago
@ Angel Martin, I take it you hadn't read the previous comments about budget?
tamp75
9 years ago
Hi Sarah, have you looked at IKEA? Several examples for you:
tamp75
9 years ago
And some more:
PRO
User
9 years ago
Hi Victoria,

I was referring more to the style of light, this is a marine light and the style would suit the room perfectly. Most companies do a version of this light at varying prices.

As a general comment though kitchens today cost a fortune, even a high street modular kitchen including worktops, appliances, flooring, installation etc is in the tens of thousands. To skimp on the finishing touches can be a false economy sometimes.

When I design interiors for a client I charge for design but I pass all FF&E onto the client at trade to ensure they get the best price and allow them to finish the job to the highest standard.

Martin
rachelmidlands
9 years ago
Hi, how about this:
http://www.diy.com/departments/holman-grey-pendant-ceiling-light/585140_BQ.prd
Reduced to £18 until this Thursday.
TwoHearts
9 years ago
swimmingsarah your new kitchen looks lovely, well done. We had a similar dilemma and eventually ended up buying through Amazon. Some amazing deals to be had if you have the time to do the research. Best of luck :-)
Dan
9 years ago
Lovely, good choice
michelle_oates851
9 years ago
They look great. how long is your island? can't decide how many pendants to put above my 2.4m peninsula.
wendy Anderson
9 years ago
Sarah, the lights are great. Are you pleased with the kitchen, now it is done?
andrewbooton
9 years ago
Beautiful job, Sarah. I wouldn't know you'd worked to a strict budget. Would love to see more of the finished result.
swimmingsarah
Original Author
9 years ago
My island is 2.4
The light cost £24 each from B&Q.....BARGAIN!
I'm so pleased with my kitchen and the lights.
Now I'm on to flooring!!!! HELP? Anybody??

Decisions,decisions.
Thank you once again for everyone's comments and guidance.
A S
9 years ago
Hi,

I'd Base the decision on whether you have underfloor heating and also based on the look you are trying to achieve.

If you have UFH, I'd go for large format porcelain tiles, which are easier to clean and maintain with minimal grout lines. Personally, I like wood effect as it warms up the whites and greys but you could go for a stone effect or marble....as your kitchen is neutral, you could pair anything.

If you don't have underfloor heating, I find tiles to be very cold under the foot and would rather opt for Luxury Vinyl Tiles such as Amtico or Karndean. They are warmer to the touch, durable and doesn't uplift/expand when in contact with water, if laid properly and you can still get them in wood effect, stone effect, etc. It is quite pricey when compared to laminates or ceramic tiles but it's tough and durable.
wendy Anderson
9 years ago
Hi again Sarah! Can I ask what your budget is like for flooring? That may influence my suggestions somewhat! And whether you are having underfloor heating?
swimmingsarah
Original Author
9 years ago
Hi there, I've decided on Luxury laminate but I'm undecided what colour.
I like the dark wood effect-wide plank but I'm unsure if it will be to much!