Before my handyman could begin his work, I had to decide on paint colors, wallpaper, and lighting fixtures. This was actually a lot harder than I thought it would be, and I brought in a lot of family and friends to give me their opinions and help me make the decision. I ended up choosing a pretty Tiffany blue for one wall of the living room (I did not want to overwhelm the room), a neutral cream for the other walls (chosen to complement the wallpaper in the master bedroom), and pure white for the ceiling, crown-molding and fireplace. I chose the same neutral cream (but in a glossy finish) for the cabinets in the kitchen, hallway, and bathroom. I also used this neutral cream on the walls in the bathroom, hallway, and in my bedroom. I chose a flower-print wallpaper to hang on one wall in my bedroom (again, so I did not overwhelm the room).
As for lighting, I looked at Home Depot and Lowe’s, but was disappointed with their selection. So I ended up buying all of my fixtures from Lamps Plus, who have a huge selection in store (it’s imperative to see the fixture in person before making a decision), really great staff, and a fair return policy. I chose a beautiful crystal chandelier in a modern, almost disco-ball shape (not your typical chandelier) to be hung over the dining room table, simple white cloth fixtures for the hallways and bathroom, and elegant, over-sized cloth fixtures for the kitchen and walk-in closet (since these are such small places, I wanted to make a statement by installing over-sized fixtures). I also purchased a floor lamp and table lamp for the living room, and replaced the included white lamp shades with elegant black ones to contrast against the light blue and creams of the room.
What are your favorite suppliers for lighting fixtures?
Recommended Supplier:
Lamps Plus
18989 Hawthorne Blvd
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 542-8682
*other locations in California, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, Nevada, Texas and Colorado.
www.lampsplus.com
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