Are flush ceiling lights dated? Can pendants go in high traffic areas?
Holly C.
2 years ago
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Comments (3)First, we love the lights from Curiousa and Curiousa (above), and have used them successfully over dining spaces several times. You have to be absolutely certain of your dining table position before fixing your lighting positions, same with the downlights. Make sure the latter are adjustable to give you some leeway. Another look is to have a single hanging light over the table but cross lit with direction downlight at the same time. Gives real sparkle....See MoreIt’s go, Go ....... GO !!! – Kitchen / Diner project.
Comments (81)Well, the chippies van was up the drive when I got home from work - a little unexpected. At first I thought that he was sleeping with the Mrs, but then I remembered that he needed to finish the skirting boards. He's done a cracking job - quite a few tricky internal/external corners, plus the corners not being exactly 90 degrees he was back and forth to his saw all the time. He really did a stirling job. It was 13 meters of skirting in total - which took him 4.5 hours in total (over 2 evenings) and it cost me £90. Considering I was origionally going to do it, it could well be the best £90 I've spent on this whole kitchen. I need to get a lick of paint inside the alcove that's pictured. Our little fishtank will be returning in there, but as it's out I may as well do it. When we get the bar stools, and dining room table & chairs I will update again. So: What would I change/add/remove ADD - Somewhere to hang the tea-towels. We have some on the inside of a cuboard, but they keep falling off. Maybe I need some slightly more expensive 'hangers'. The space where they could have gone we put a spice rack/draw thingie - that's probably better though. ADD - We forgot about the bin! Now we have our pedal-bin basically kicking around the kitchen. The Mrs has already filled the cupboards to maximum capacity so I'm having trouble getting an internal cupboard one past her. I think I may just fit one then deal with her later. The bin has gravitated to a semi-perminant place, but with the kids trying to be *cough* helpfull the wall is already beginning to get the odd splatter of 'stuff' where they just throw their food in the general direction of it. Last night I said 'Well, why don't we just put it in the utility room' - She shot that idea down instantly as she obviously isn't happy about the extra 4 steps that it would take to walk all-that-way into another room. Poor thing! Typical woman lol. ADD - At the start of the project I would have got the electricians to chase in another mains wire from the fusebox so that it comes out of the kitchen wall centrally to the back garden, then I would put a PIR Security Light in. I know that it's not a big job by any means, and I could, and probably will, do it myself over the coming weeks but if I could have had it without a wire on the outside of the house then that'd would have been perfect. Also, thinking about it, I would have actually got him to do it at the front of the house as well as he re-wired the whole downstairs with new fusebox etc....See MoreHelp! How do we light our double height kitchen/ dining snug area plea
Comments (11)Hi Hansbans73 Your project in the visuals looks amazing and I’m very jealous! I feel that the double height roof space and pitch definitely merits having a feature pendant, as it appears the pitch is central and so will offer a complete feel to the space. Downlights in the high ceiling will make the space feel too open in my opinion and, ideally, you want something that’ll sew each of the spaces together. If you could build a platform on the pitch to take a pendant, and you like contemporary styles, I would consider something like the Harco Loor Big Bubbles pendant (top photo below). It would fill the space nicely but wouldn’t obstruct your awesome view from the balcony, as you can see through it. Of course, decoration is subject to taste and there are plenty of other options - multiple pendants like the Muuto E27 pendants (bottom photo below) can be hung at varying heights and don’t cost the earth. Finally, adding in some 5amp sockets for complimentary table lamps and floor lamps will give your living space versatility. I hope this helps and look forward to seeing the final pictures! Best regards, Rich....See MoreDark kitchen with high ceiling - Lightning ideas?
Comments (11)Hi Coco, yes sure I understand now! Do you have lighting in the cooker hood? If so this will help a great deal. If not and it's too late to add then now, just make sure you have ceiling lights that give good general light, by that I mean not a directional spot as you will always be cooking in your own shadow. I think this may have been something that annoyed so much before? Recessed or spotlights above the cooking area are good, but if your cooker hood has built in lights you should be fine. Here's a few glass lights which are easy to clean (important in a kitchen) and they let plenty of light shine out in all directions. This is what I mean by a general light. Although I think the styles are a bit special. https://www.lightingcompany.co.uk/the-lighting-book-ray-vintage-antique-brass-3lt-ceiling-bar-pendant-with-clear-tapered-glass-shades-p5520 https://www.lightingcompany.co.uk/quoizel-trilogy-vintage-3lt-ceiling-pendant-with-old-bronze-chain-suspension-and-frame-with-seeded-glass-shade-p6478 From the links (limited to 4 days easter weekend) you'll notice we are having a sale - a great time to buy lights if you are still looking. Finally you mentioned it's a north facing room. My top tip here is use LED light bulbs as they are much cheaper to run, last years, meaning you won't have to get a high step ladder to change light bulbs. Do you know the number one reason for dark rooms is people just don't replace light bulbs when they blow! Me included! I've now swapped to LED and my kitchen is bright all the time now. Here's a link to some worth thinking about. https://www.lightingcompany.co.uk/extra-bits-c95/light-bulbs-c96 Hope that helps, but should you need some more help, why not start chatting to us. You can do this from our website, we have a little chat function which is quick and easy to use or email Sales@lightingcompany.co.uk our sales team are always happy to help....See MoreHolly C.
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