Thursday, April 22, 2010

[ statement lighting ]

LIGHTING HAS taken on a whole new focus in interiors with oversize fixtures taking centre stage. The impact of lighting is often forgotten in a space and a fantastic statement fixture can really step things up a notch and add that special designer detail.


We recently replaced our ugly ceiling fan with this beauty centered over our seating area which really pulled the room together. I love that it's big and the polished nickel finish gives the room some sparkle. I find it makes the pine ceiling look much more chic. 



And a new oversize pendant gives our dining area a bit of an industrial edge and keeps the pale colour scheme from looking too sweet.

lisa


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12 comments:

  1. UnknownApril 22, 2010 at 6:06 PM

    LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!! Your fixtures are gorgeous!! xo

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  2. Kathryn DycheApril 22, 2010 at 6:11 PM

    I love the pendant over the dining table.

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  3. Privet and HollyApril 22, 2010 at 6:25 PM

    Your new fixtures are AMAZING. I agree with you, it is very cool to have the industrial mixed with the softer bits....they really play well off of each other. Great images....got me thinking about my own rooms....hmmmm! xx P&H

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  4. Miss MooreApril 22, 2010 at 8:41 PM

    I'm in love with giant white star behind the nickel fixture, it's fantastic!

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  5. Katy @ Pie Bird BlogApril 22, 2010 at 9:58 PM

    Oh my gosh - love them all! What a wonderful combination of industrial and primitive :)

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  6. Rachel Joins the FrayApril 23, 2010 at 2:15 AM

    These are fun!

    Thank you for your comment the other day - your handbags are adorable.

    -Rachel

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  7. Athena.April 23, 2010 at 4:01 AM

    oh, wow! these are all so interesting and amazing! ♥

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  8. UnknownApril 23, 2010 at 11:27 AM

    Love the hanging lantern lamps! We had something like this in our house when I was little, this is a great updated version!

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  9. Anna K.April 23, 2010 at 4:07 PM

    I just love the fixture in the second photo and how it compliments the furniture!

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  10. TwilaApril 24, 2010 at 11:49 AM

    Love the wicker fixture! and really like the chalk board wall. Im excited you liked my DIY booties. Let me know if you do your own pair.

    Twila
    blog.twilasvintageclothing.com
    www.twilasvintageclothing.com

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  11. Erica CookApril 28, 2010 at 1:38 PM

    I have that top fixture in my outdoor room. Love it, but all of these choices are fab. xo Erica

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  12. DaneMay 12, 2010 at 11:29 PM

    I love the first fixture. Love. It. Don't care it's a trend that will scream 2010ish.

    Your tiered nickel chandelier is beautiful as well. What a great find. I love to see chandeliers in living rooms.

    Where did you find the beautiful industrial pendant?! It looks fantastic.

    I have a thing for lighting...and now I'm in lust with yours! Oh, I wish I could get a whole wack of the pendant over your dining table!

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