Lighting
$129 Nickel Tassel Wall Sconce - 1 Light Nickel Tassel Wall Sconce - 1 Light: Our perennial best-selling sconces. These wonderful tassel sconces come in Argenti, a Satin Nickel finish. The size, the motif and the finish make them so versatile that you will find plenty of spaces for them. (15"H x 4.5"W x 5"D)
$178 Mirrored Quatrefoil Sconce Mirrors have the way to catch the eye as does this silver leafed finish wall sconce. Paired with a classic quatrefoil shape to create this sconce it makes for an elegant addition to the living room, bedroom or master bath. (12"Hx8.5"Wx4.75"D) 1-60Watt candelabra base required.
If you want the room to mimic daylight, the ALA recommends using a bulb rated 4,000 Kelvin or higher. (The Kelvin, or K, rating describes how visually warm or cool a light is.) The higher the K rating, the cooler or bluer the light appears. The Color Rendering Index (CRI) is the second important number. A higher CRI is optimum. For example, 100 CRI mimics natural light and is perfect for highlighting skin tones and clothing. CFLs and LEDs usually have ratings in the 80s and are usually less flattering light sources.
Do you like warm light or cool light? You have probably heard lighting described as having a color temperature, which is measured in degrees Kelvin (K). Simply put, this indicates whether the light will appear warm or cool — more yellow or more blue. Desirable temperatures for home lighting depend on the effect you want to achieve: • 2,700 K: Warm, similar to soft candlelight • 2,900 K to 3,200 K: Warm, the Goldilocks zone (for many) • 3,500 K: Neutral • 4,000K: Cool. Mimicking natural daylight starts here; the light gets colder depending on the time of day. (Surprisingly the light we perceive from the sun is cool.) • 5,000 K: Cold
On the opposite end of the style spectrum for lighting hung above a kitchen island are these dual Dandelion fixtures. Stylish and dramatic, these help set this kitchen apart from crowd. Another tip in hanging pendants above an island or peninsula is to hang the fixtures high enough so that while standing you are not staring directly into the lights. More on lighting kitchen islands
The Scholar Clear Schoolhouse Cord Hung Light $152 barnlightelectric.com
Ivanhoe® Conoco Porcelain Pendant $175 Barnlightelectric.com
Lights: Robert Abbey;
three different colors
yellow pendants
CHISHOLM HALL | MA-8484 The Urban Electric Co.
The family-owned company Go Home is all about simple pleasures, like lighting a beautifully fragrant candle or curling up in a favorite cozy chair. Its exciting, beautiful products, crafted with the finest materials, aim to inspire families around the world.
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The red chandelier and floor runner introduce a color that Lesley has carried throughout the home. The vintage chandelier was brass when Lesley and Jeff bought it eight years ago on Craigslist for their wedding. At the reception they hung 22 vintage chandeliers Jeff had rewired; this is one of the few that remain.
Large Hicks Pendant: Circa Lighting;
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ralph lauren sconces $660 circalighting
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