We just recently moved into our “new” old house, and are almost done with the remodeling/renovations. Yay! And since one of the reasons we fell in love with this house was because of all of the lighting options – we knew that it definitely needed a whole house lighting “Glow Up” – lol! We also wanted to use mixed metals this time around instead of just one finish like our last home (w/nickel finishes). So let’s get to all of the choices we picked for Our Whole House Lighting Plan: Mixed Metals!
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Our Whole House Lighting Plan: Mixed Metals
In our last home (that we lived in for 19 years), I decided to stay in the “silver” (nickel and chrome) family for all of our lighting choices.
So in this home, I wanted to change things up a little and really do whatever I wanted (lol – #midlife crisis). Where basically I had no rules and picked whatever made me happy!!
But going this “rebel” route, I found that my choices still had a coordinated/cohesive look, and I thought I’d share some things that I learned along the way.
Cohesive/Coordinating Lighting Tips:
- stay with 3 lighting finish colors: black, gold, silver (chrome or nickel)
- use one color in lighting, pull that color out in next adjoining room (furniture, counter top, etc).
- choose a different metal than counter top or cabinet color for a contrasting look/choose same metal for a monochromatic look
I’ll do another post with more info on mixing metals soon!
Lighting Cost:
Our lighting project cost ~$6,000 for (46) indoor lights which covers all:
- chandeliers (9)
- sconces (8)
- pendants (2)
- fixtures/vanities (4)
- closets/hallway (10)
- undermount lights (13)
I just wanted to show that you can light a whole house without breaking the bank! You’ll just have to decide where you want to splurge, and where you’ll want to save – to stay within your budget 😉
Ok let’s get to it! Our Whole House Lighting Plan: Mixed Metals!
Our Whole House Lighting Plan: Mixed Metals
Lighting Supplies:
*Additional Lighting (not shown with group)
- Powder Bath Hallway: Sconces (w/Scallop Shades)
- Master Bath Tub Area Jael’s: Chandelier (w/Glass Balls)
- Entry: Teardrop Pendants
- Living Room: Black Trio, 2 Medium 21’W, 1 Large 29″W (or here)
- Dining Room: Gold Chandelier (29″W)
- Master Dressing Area Jael’s: Vanity Light
- Kitchen: Island Chandelier (24″D)
- Kitchen: Undermount Lighting
- Powder Bath Laundry: Polished Nickel Vanity Light
- Hallway Light: Black w/wood (or here)
- Pantry: Fixture
- Front Driveway Gate: Lanterns (30″H)
- Wet Bar: Island Pendants (23″H)
- Wet Bar: Undermount & Cabinet Lighting
- Master Bath Jael’s: Chandelier or here
- Ceiling Fans: Driftwood, Black
- Entry Stairwell: Chandelier
- Breakfast Nook: Chandelier w/shades (or here, here)
- *Master Bath Guy’s: Black
- *Closet Lights: Silver (or here)
- *Back Porch Lights: Flush Mount
- *Back Porch Ceiling Fans: Black (or here) w/Extension Rods
Light Bulbs:
Let’s get to the pictures of Our Whole House Lighting Plan: Mixed Metals!
Our Whole House Lighting Plan: Mixed Metals
Pictures
#1) Powder Bath Hallway: Sconces (w/Scallop Shades)
#2) Master Bath Tub Area Jael’s: Chandelier (w/Glass Balls)
#3) Entry: Teardrop Pendants
#4) Living Room: Black Trio, 2 Medium 21’W, 1 Large 29″W (or here)
#5) Dining Room: Gold Chandelier (29″W)
(same as above in #4 – just gold)
#6) Master Dressing Area Jael’s: Vanity Light
#7) Kitchen: Island Chandelier (24″D) and #8) Kitchen: Undermount Lighting
#9) Powder Bath Laundry: Polished Nickel Vanity Light
#10) Hallway Light: Black w/wood (or here)
#11) Pantry: Fixture
#12) Front Driveway Gate: Lanterns (30″H)
#13) Wet Bar: Island Pendants (23″H) & #14) Wet Bar: Undermount & Cabinet Lighting
#15) Master Bath Jael’s: Chandelier or here
#16) Ceiling Fans: Driftwood (bedrooms), Black (office)
#17) Entry Stairwell: Chandelier
#18) Breakfast Nook: Chandelier w/shades (or here, here)
*Additional Lighting (not shown with group)
#19) *Master Bath Guy’s: Black
#20) *Closet Lights: Brushed Nickel (or here)
#21) *Back Porch Lights: Flush Mount
#22) *Back Porch Ceiling Fans: Black (or here) w/Extension Rods
Well that’s a wrap on the lighting (+ ceiling fans) at the Prothro’s new house!
Shoot me a comment if you need any help with anything 🙂
Have a Great Spring & Summer Everyone!
Love & Hugs 🙂
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