Nick shared some of our lighting options/inspiration yesterday, so here’s a peak into some of our purchases so far! I already blamed our trip to Old Home Supply for our master bath choice. What I didn’t tell you is that we scored some incredible lighting deals.
In the warehouse, we found these incredible hexagon pendants. They were salvaged from Caravan of Dreams a studio/nightclub/theater in Downtown Fort Worth. We bought all 3 of the pendants. We are putting 2 over the kitchen island. The third will be repurposed as something else or used for repair of the other 2 pendants.
Although I do LOVE the Hicks pendant, the price difference between these options was a no brainer. Plus it’s a unique option. They were the best choice for the house and the space.
Originally we bought the 4 flush mounts (top shelf) that match the island pendants, but we had to return 2 when we realized there was no backing or electrical wiring to them at all. We could fix the electrical part, but since there was no way to attach the fixture to the ceiling, we had to pass.
We bought 2 flush mounts, 2 sconces, and 1 skinny flush mount. The skinny flush mount and the sconces are for the stairs. The 2 flush mounts will go in the mud room hallway off the kitchen. (The hallway by the stairs needs 3 flush mounts.)
I adore this tulip light. We are hanging it over Ramona’s vanity area in her bathroom. She calls it her makeup area, and this light is going to be perfect for it. It’s adorable, and I might move it from house to house if I ever move.
We bought all that lighting for under $800. They gave us 10% off for buying so many pieces as if we needed more reasons to love this place. I love that 1) we have awesome vintage lighting, 2) it was cheaper than buying new, and 3) it has a story. It definitely accomplishes our goal of building new but adding as much character as possible.
I had been eyeing these West Elm sconces for the kid’s bathroom. At $80 they are pretty reasonable option. Then we made a little trip to Austin over labor day for maternity pictures and general Texas fun. The goal was to scout out the Pottery Barn and Restoration Hardware outlets in San Marcos.
It was our lucky day because they had 2 scones. I loved them in person. They were a good size which is what I was worried about when I saw them online. They are simple and modern. Plus how great will it look next to Ramona’s tulip light? One was marked $26 and the other was $46, but we got both for $26.
When we saw this JC Penny light go on clearance, we headed out with a coupon in hand. It was about $50 total. It’s huge. We are putting it in the laundry room over the washer and dryer to add some wood tones to that space.
Nick was determined to get the Areaware Orbit chandelier for the formal dining. They had a 20% sale, so he pounced. We’ve consider some other places around the house to hang this guy, but the plan is still the formal dining at this point.
What kind of DIY home blog would we be if we didn’t include some sort of DIY aspect into our lighting? (Answer: A terrible one.) Nick wants to build the Lindsey Adelman light and a Drop Light Chandelier. We aren’t 100% sure where they are going to go. Most likely in the entry and above the master bath.
That’s what we have pulled the trigger on so far. It’s a pretty eclectic mix of lighting, but that’s sort of the goal for the whole house. We want the house to have all the charm of a 1920s house but with all these modern conveniences like huge closets and open floorplan.
What’s your take on our choices so far? Are we too ADD for our own good?
Nice picks! Really like that JCPenny light for the laundry room and that orbit chandelier is pretty wild.
The orbit was my no.1 target. Probably my favorite light fixture in existence.
i am having serious tulip light envy…. like i am convulsing involuntarily.
Stay calm cassie, we’re sending help.
I like the eclectic mix! And honestly, if you want gold or brass fixtures, why buy new?
Agree. New brass fixtures are always crazy expensive too. One of those hicks pendants was almost as much as all the vintage lights we bought
AMAZING! I need you guys to come to redo my entire decor!
Cool! Give us like 3 hours to get down there, yea?
I LOVE ALL of the choices. Good work!
Thanks Nichole
Those pendents are super s-hex-y. See what I did there? The creation of your house gives me great pleasure. I’m so excited to see all these fixtures in place.
Very punny Kenz. Very punny.
That wood-toned light from Penney’s is seriously COOL. Like, I need it in my life.
Pop in and grab one before they’re all clearanced out
You had me at hexagon pendants! Find of the century! If you don’t find another use for the 3rd one, I might know of someone would love to take it off your hands 😉
It’s yours! The catch is that you have to come to TX to get it
You all make good life decisions. Or at least lighting decisions. Kind of the same thing.
I want a tulip light. Ramona is one lucky kid.
Life Decisions. Lighting Decisions. Potato Po-tah-to as far I’m concerned.
Are you serious? Two of those amazing pendants over the kitchen island? Can’t wait to see it. I would love to have a lighting place like that in our area!
You have a pretty sweet hex light in your kitchen too! Our kitchens can be besties!
I’m on board with all of these. I am completely in love with that JC penny wooden one and the white WE for the kids bath. So lovely!!
That wooden one was a definite bargain. Not sure why they’re clearancing out so soon after it came out :-/
Great choices–tulip light! Now I just want to spend the rest of the week shopping for lighting.
Thanks! That was my favorite find!
So great! That JCP light was on my list as well, but I don’t really have anywhere to hang it at this point. Such a great deal. The hexagon pendants-unbelievable! Can’t wait to see them over your island!
The hex lights saved us from having to spend $1500 on 2 hicks pendants. They were a miracle
Oh my gosh. I’m in absolute loooove. I have a similar one made of capiz. It was part of a lamp or something and I converted it into a flush mount. It’s more dainty but has the gold and white and same shape. But I don’t have three. Ha. I want to stroke them!
Eek! That sounds amazing! We took the capiz chandelier from our last house with us. I love capiz.