An appropriate light fixture will not only improve a room visually, but will also establish the ambiance. Lighting should be both stylish and functional.
When selecting light fixtures for a home, keep in mind that they don't have to "match." Choose a style and then stick to the same linear look throughout the house. It is OK to mix and match finishes as long as there is an overarching scheme.
The lighting pieces below were all used in a recent project in the Los Feliz Oaks. In this home, we used a combination of modern and vintage lighting. Individually, the light fixtures may seem surprisingly different, but when put together in the completed home, these fixtures make a bold statement and create a stunning aesthetic as you transition from room to room.
A vintage brass sputnik was hung over a large twelve person dining table to anchor the space.
A vintage pendant that was re-plated in polished nickel, was selected for a nook just off the kitchen to make the space inviting and elegant. The door and window hardware in the entire house was polished nickel, so this fixture did not seem out of place.
A classic black bamboo chandelier was selected to illuminate the kitchen. The ebony finish contrasts with the white cabinets selected and compliment the deep graphite counters.
This brass Jonathan Adler chandelier brightens up the foyer and hangs at the top of the spiral staircase leading to the second floor of the home.
Flank a bathroom with two sconces to add symmetry and a warm, flattering glow. These sconces are oil rubbed bronze which plays off the black mirror and wood trim.
I completely agree.. the pieces look a bit "unmatched" at a glance, but that's precisely what makes them so special and cohesive once they are installed. It's refreshing not to see an entire home with matching bronze or brushed nickel fixtures... but can I just say, that kitchen nook is absolute perfection! The upholstery, the pendant, the windows (with roman shades pulled up at precisely the same height). It's a perfectionist's dream come true :)
Posted by: franki durbin | July 25, 2008 at 03:40 PM
As an aside, I went through all the project pictures and wow. Just wow. Your aesthetic speaks to me in a visceral way; before I can intellectualize why I like what I see, my jaw either drops in response to your design choices or I whisper "Wow" in amazement.
If I try to imagine what it'd feel like walking through one of the homes you've designed, I'd envision magazine ready decor which also happens to be comfortable enough to live in. Again. Wow.
Posted by: Aficionado | July 19, 2008 at 09:29 PM