How To Choose Coordinating Light Fixtures

September 11 2013 23 comments.

How to choose coordinating light fixtures. With an open concept floor plan where you can basically see the kitchen pendants and sconces dining room chandelier and living room light fixture all in the same viewing plane it was important to me that those fixtures especially work well together. Don t forget about bathrooms kitchens and hallways. I m not sure there s any magical method and open kitchen breakfast room concepts can make things a little tricky since you see everything all at once. I ve received a few questions lately about how to choose coordinating light fixtures in the kitchen.

There are endless combinations of style shape color and finish out there so there s really no excuse for your look be anything less than spectacular. Thanks so much faith fulrieder. But the decision is not easy not even if you re planning a simple makeover or renovation. Figuring out how to choose outdoor light fixtures for your home starts with understanding your options.

Choosing kitchen light fixtures that work together. How to create a whole home lighting plan. Once i had those choices nailed down i built the entire lighting plan from there. Don t pick your light fixtures based on looks alone.

This week we dove into the struggle to find light fixtures that feel related without being too matchy matchy or boring the discussion kicks in around the 20 minute mark of this week s podcast and i promised to link to some lighting combinations that i liked in the show notes but then i promptly fell into a mood board making wormhole when i regained consciousness in this reality i had way. Outdoor lighting can improve curb appeal and create safer walkways for you your family and your guests at the front of your home. Start by making a list of the fixtures you need. Second choose light fixtures that serve that purpose and appeal to your tastes.

Considering function is essential in lighting please don t buy light fixtures without doing this first. Of course i m not expecting you to choose our lighting but am hoping that you could do a post on what to look for and how to deal with four hanging fixtures in adjoining rooms. You want everything to gel without competing or worse looking dull. So those are the selections i made first.

Always start by defining how your space will be used. In the backyard outdoor wall lights and outdoor sconces provide the same safety features and make for a more enjoyable deck or patio. Selecting coordinating lighting fixtures is a lot like pairing an outfit with jewelry. Choosing the lighting fixtures for the house is one of the details you need to plan when decorating a new space.