Overhead Kitchen Lighting

Time to nix the HIDEOUS overhead light in my kitchen.
I'd like to update everything about the kitchen, but like the rest of my home, that will have to happen one find at a time.  Here are some ideas.

 

This 28" light from Wayfair has 3 bulbs is very flush to the ceiling.   $208

The Nauset Lantern Shop's Pogue Ceiling light is 12" wide and hugs the ceiling $249

2 Light Flush Mount from Wayfair is 19" wide $134

 

Murray Feiss Flush Mount 13.5" W $199

 

Roderick Collection 17" Flushmount  $290

Ashland Flushmount 14" $279

Pillows!

One Kings Lane has some GREAT pillows today.  I want to buy them all, although I don't need them all.  Sales end Wednesday or Thursday, but of course availability is limited.

Regina-Andrew Design

Pillows below are from Tourance (there are matching throws too)

 

Pillows Below are Judy Ross

Ceiling Fans

Like everything else in my home, the ceiling fan I need for my bedroom needs to be compact with limited arm span (44").  These are tight to the ceiling since they are only 8' and have a light.

This 3-blade Encore Possini Euro Bronze Hugger Ceiling Fan comes 

with a remote in many colors and is $259.

The Concept II by Minka Aire at Lumens.com is $250 and gets great ratings.

The Midili 44" from Hampton Bay may not be close enough to the ceiling.  I am going to measure.  Its under $100.

The Casa Habitat Oil-Rubbed Bronze fan is Small enough at 44" and $229.

 

The Casablanca fan is also 44" but has 5 blades which may circulate air better.  $339

The Acero from Restoration incorporates old school industrial and modern seamlessly. $439

Dining Area Lighting

At long last we are getting wired for overhead lighting in the dark--is this chicken or salmon--dining area.  The light needs to be small scale since the table is small.  I am considering a pendant or maybe the glass jar look.

Victory Pendant from CB2 is 25.75" diameter $149

Pottery Barn's Calhoun Glass Pendant is 12" diameter and $149

Pottery Barn's Exeter Jar Pendant is 10.5" wide and on sale for $99

Williams-Sonoma Home's Sloane Single Shop is interesting but expensive $595

The Filament Pendant from Restoration comes in different sizes $295 on sale

I have seen many variations of this pendant but I love RH's weathered zinc finish the best.  And it comes in different sizes.  Vintage Barn Pendant - $199 for 14" inch on sale.

The Burlap Barrel Chandelier from RH has a really different shape.  $395 on sale 25"

The Vented Warehouse Pendant from Barnlight Electric comes in a ton of finishes and has the option of a cage.  Prices are $119 and up.

West Elm's Industrial Bulb Pendant for $99 is cheap and different.

The Industrial Steel Drum Light is wide - 20" and great for bigger spaces.  $595

I love the glow these mason jars cast on this BootsNGus Canopy on Etsy.  $299

 

This glass ball pendant on Etsy is $162

 

Lucent Lamp Works on Etsy has so many amazing choices $118

Blue Moon light also has some fun options.  $109

 

Tonset Hanging Lamp from Nauset Lantern Shop $389 for Copper Medium

Bookcases

I am looking for a bookcase for my 105" living room wall.  Definitely considering built-ins but I love the look of rustic wood and metal and can't seem to commit to the look or price of built-ins.  Here are a few I've found that might work really well.

This Wisteria bookcase is made from Recycled Pine 73"w x 17.75"d x 79.75"h  $1799

This Restoration 1950's Dutch Shipyard Shelving is on every decorator's mind I've noticed.  I love it so much I walk into the store just to admire it, but its just not wide enough.  63"W x 18"D x 96"H  $3295

 The Restoration Hardware French Casement bookcase fits well and is gorgeous but I realized when I went to the store that the doors may swing out too wide and I'd like to put a chair in front of it. 87"W x 20"D x 91"H  $3295

The Hudson Goods Bookcase is about half the price but lacks drawers and height.  71w x 16d x 79h  $1695

And above are some built-in examples from NYCremodeler.com that may sway me to go that route.

Kitchen Appliances

While it may be a year or so before we renovate our small galley kitchen,  I have some free time now and I couldn't help but start pricing things out.   When we were in the open-house stage, we noticed just how many small Manhattan apartment owners shell out big bucks for the fanciest appliances and counters which we won't do.  Maybe I'm wrong but I figure we probably won't live in this apartment that long and potential buyers probably won't want to pay up for tip top appliances and taste specific amenities. These appliances are well-rated when ratings were available and look great.

Worth noting: Consumer Reports gives ABT, Independent stores, Pacific Sales and Lowe's top ratings for large appliances.

OVEN: All 30" gas.

This GE Profile is very similar to the model that got top marks from Consumer Reports but much less expensive at the Sears Outlet.  It is self-cleaning which is a must.  $900

 

This Frigidaire Gallery model gets great marks on all but broiling.  $1099 at Sears.

REFRIGERATOR: We currently have a refrigerator that is 28" wide and 30" deep. I'd like to go a bit more shallow.  Consumer Reports doesn't seem to rate small refrigerators so I am flying blind here.

Whirlpool Top Freezer 17.6 Capacity

$783 at PC Richards.  w: 28  h: 67  d: 30

This Summit Top Freezer 15.9 Cubic Foot Total Capacity Model is only 26.8" deep which is fantastic for a narrow kitchen.  w: 29 h: 70 d: 26.8  $1269

 

The 16.5 Cubic Foot Frigidaire is the size of our current fridge and a great price.  $503

DISHWASHERS: We currently have a 24" dishwasher but this may be a place where we could save space so I am considering all sizes. I believe all these dishwashers have similar models that are cabinet-ready as well.


This Bosch Ascenta Series 24" Dishwasher  is top rated and I love the shiny black.  $447 at Amazon.

This Fisher & Paykel 2-drawer model is also top rated by Consumer Reports and allow you to run 2 separate loads or just one small one which is perfect for 2 people. $1099

The single tall drawer Fisher & Paykel is 24" wide but allows for more cabinet space above.  $649

The Frigidaire 18" dishwasher saves space vertically and is another option although some argue its not as good for re-sale value.  $480

 

 OVER THE RANGE MICROWAVE

This Samsung gets top marks and is reasonably priced.  $225 at Best Buy.