LIGHTING SELECTION IN THE HOUSE

As a rule of thumb, pendants are usually suspended anywhere between 28-36 inches above the target surface, around 60-70 inches from the bottom of the shade to the floor, and when hanging multiple pendant lights, pendants should be 24-30 inches apart.

I’ve been working with my son for the last 9 months refurbishing a 1890’s Row House in Pittsburgh.  Many of these pages are for our reference. Daily, I search the internet and place our finds and thoughts here to communicate to each other. Our other way of communicating is via What’s App ~ we can sit and write to each other and throw information back and forth quickly.  Hopefully, some of this will help you too. 

CEILING HEIGHT = 103"
Bar height is 42" , so we have 61" to the ceiling. 

Here's a quick sketch so we know how large to make the pendants. 

We won't be able to get 30" between the fixtures - so I'm trying for 24. That's the minimum we can do because they are directly in front of the kitchen sink and line of sight to the living room.

If the pendants are glass - they'll give more light - but they won't make a strong statement. 

If they're glass - it's best they are frosted because the bulb will be too bright at eye level... Unless you use an Edison bulb ~ but you won't get a large amount of task lighting. 

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Anything fixture with a 16" height or below is good.  It leaves enough chain. 

I prefer to use the 26" between the bar top and the fixture ~ because the counter is 6" lower. 

 It's now at 32" above the counter. 

 It should be about 36". 

We can raise it another 4" if needed ~ to be out of the line of vision into the living room. 

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So here's my dilemma - do I even use pendants.  It's a 65" island. 

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• KITCHEN ISLAND PENDANTS

Lamps Plus  Donovan  $160 each

16" high x 13" w. Canopy is 5 1/4" w

The chain would be 19" from ceiling

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COCOWEB  $159 each

Shade diameter: 13"
Shade height: 17"

WAYFAIR  $126

12.5'' H x 9.5'' W x 9.5'' D

These would be 12" from the edge and 24" apart with a cord about 19".

Shades of Light  $81 each
Diffuser
12.25"Hx12"Wx12"D

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After all said and done.... I am in ah of these.  Last weekend when I was in Colorado ~ at a fantastic home accessory store ~ there were using multiples of these in turquoise glass threw out.  What a eye catching statement.   And I was also amazed I found them on Amazon for such a good price.  

AMAZON ~ arrives June 7 - 14th. 
Also 11" diam. x 17" high.  @ $100 each - which I think we may need for the island. 

$100 each

I've averaged out the spacing the best I can. 

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FRONT VESTIBULE

ANTHROPOLOGIE - $98

11.5"H, 8.5" diameter    9.5" projection

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Front Entry

The foyer is usually one’s first impression of your home. To determine the size of chandelier, add the length and width (sq. feet) of the foyer and convert to inches.  [For example – a 10 by 12 foot foyer would require a 22 inch wide fixture].

Ours is about 6ft wide x 12 ft long = 16" wide fixture is needed. 

The ceilings are 120" high.  Ideally, a foyer chandelier should hang about 7 feet off the floor for ceilings measuring 10 feet.

That leaves us 36" for the entry chandelier.  The fixture is 20" tall ~ so the drop is 16".  

Kit is needed to hot wire.   $12.99

THEY DO NOT SHIP ~ and there is no store near you ~ World Market. 

I would have to drive them up. 

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POWDER ROOM

SHADES OF LIGHT

with shipping and tax $159

12"Hx17"Wx8.75"D

The vanity is 24" wide and the light fixture is 17".  That will leave 3.5" on either side of the vanity.    My thought is - is this too much for the small space? 

MAX 40 watt. 

If we didn't do the overhead - we could do a side by side like above.  Then there is a light by the toilet ~ but the room is so small ~ I don't think it'll matter. 

Mirror

BIRCH LANE 

$176  Free 2 day shipping

SHADES OF LIGHT  $140

60 WATT

8"Hx8"Wx10"D

DOUBLE SCONCES

SHADES OF LIGHT  $47

7.75"Hx4.75"Wx5.25"D

60 WATT

These are small.

SHADES OF LIGHT  $105

17"Hx5.75"Wx8.5"D

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2nd FLOOR LANDING

9 x 9 x 10 clear glass $85

11 x 11 x 12  $105

This is bronze not black. 

Joss and Main

Also comes in a bronze with mercury glass. 

9 x 9 x 10 $ 95  

I'm thinking this one.  price and size. 

11 x 11 x 12 $125

This is one of my favorites.  You have the black industrial mixed with a little bling. 

Joanna Gaines has used this. 

• Fixture: 13.4" Diameter x 16.3" H; 
• shade: 13.4"  Diameter x 8.3" H;
•  ceiling cap: 5.1"  Diameter x 1.2 " H.
• (19" chain from ceiling)
• Overstock $108 with coupon each

This would also look nice on the hallway landing 

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MASTER BEDROOM SCONCES

Here's the scoop on bedside scones.  With our industrial design we're anticipating a black swing arm ~ but what light will it give?  Most only allow a 60 watt bulb ~ that's not bright enough and it's less with a solid case blocking the light.

On the other hand ~ you don't want a bare bulb either ~ can you imagine in bed  reading with a bare bulb light next to you? 

What we use the most in any home is a lamp with a shade  ~ so my belief is to have a shaded sconce ~ even though it's not the 'trendy' thing we were hoping for  ~ but why not ~ and try for something a little mid century mod.  

I'm also looking for hot wired, dimmable, and under $125 each.   We need a pair. 

I have 2 favorites here. 

ALL MODERN  $85

100 watt

10'' H x 7'' W x 10'' D 

SHADES OF LIGHT  $99 each

100 watt

8.5"Hx6.5"Wx8.25"D

LAMPS PLUS   $95

George Kovacs Alluria 

9 3/4" high x 6" wide. Extends 7 3/4" from the wall

You've got the swing arm with a frosted globe. 

OVERSTOCK  $105

Carson Carrington Henningsvaer Oiled Rubbed Bronze

June 7 - Free shipping

13.25 inches high x 6 inches wide x 6 inches deep

WAYFAIR  $145

319 good reviews

17'' H x 5.5'' W x 33.75'' D

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3rd FLOOR BATHROOM

Mod Creations Studio   $109

9.25 Inches; Width: 7 Inches; Depth: 10 Inches

Jun 10 - 17th

made to order

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OUTSIDE

BRONZE

WEATHERED ZINC

WORTH EVERY PENNY RESTORATION HARDARE
$299 member
10½"W x 11½"D x 18¾"H
40 watts each

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LIGHTING
					ACCUM
Kitchen Island	11 x 17 globe	$100.00	2	$200.00	$200.00
LR FANS	Black 52”	$50.00	2	$100.00	$300.00
Front of House	RH LANTERN	$299.00	1	$299.00	$599.00
Entry Vestibule	Antrho Silver	$98.00	1	$98.00	$697.00
Entry Hall	Black Wicker	$82.00	2	$164.00	$861.00
Powder room	sconces pair	$50.00	2	$100.00	$961.00
Landing	Star	$95.00	1	$95.00	$1,056.00
Master Bedside	Shaded	$85.00	2	$170.00	$1,226.00
3rd floor bath	sconce	$109.00	1	$109.00	$1,335.00

Plus tax $1428 plus shipping.