Sorry that was a really poor play on this song…
Now that that’s out of the way, I’m actually going to talk kitchen lighting. I reckon I could do 14 posts on kitchen lighting because it feels like that’s all I’ve been looking at lately. However, I won’t subject you to that.
And, to be fair, I’ve not just been looking. I’ve mostly been pining. Pining over the beautiful lighting that is either not available here in the UK or if it is, it’s completely and utterly out of my budget. And the truth is, that sometimes, as St. Mick of Jagger so eloquently put it, you can’t always get what you want.
Oh man I am ALL about the song lyrics today, aren’t I? Ok, I promise I’ll stop.
Let’s begin by saying I initially wanted something like this:
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Or this…
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And was coming across an awful lot of stuff that looked either like this:
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Or like this…
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Yeah.
I was feeling rather sad and uphappy about my lot in terms of affordable lighting choices in the UK until I came across these images:
I know, right?! Aren’t they fabulous? A bit industrial, oversized, kind of sexy in a masculine way. I’m all about sexy masculine, I mean, have you SEEN W??!
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Sorry I’m gloating now, back to kitchen lighting.
Anyway, I had seen these lovely little fisherman’s lanterns (as I learned they were called) previously, but I hadn’t seen them in a room setting before these images. And now that I had, I was pretty much sold.
These ones from Castlegate Lights are a healthy 31mm high and 32mm in diametre and I am hoping they will make quite a statement.
Best part? Only Β£55 each with free shipping. So I’m going to have two of these bad boys in the middle of the kitchen and a single pendant above the sink.
I didn’t want an identical light on top of the sink, even though they have smaller versions of these. I wanted something that was similar in vibe but not exactly the same in terms of style. Does that make sense?
So I’m considering going with this one from not on the high street (I haven’t quite made up my mind yet)…
Kind of cute and it keeps that industrial vibe going. The only thing I’m unsure about is the way light would be cast from it. Guess I’m not done looking at lighting just yet.
So then… have a I missed a beat here? Are there places in the UK that I can pick up my initial lighting choices without having to sell my firstborn in order to pay for it? Have you found any fabulous lighting recently? Do you think my choices are way off? Go on and share.
PS. In other news, we have begun tearing down the ceiling! Dear god. Pics to come…
That picture of your W looks as though it's taken with an infra-red camera. Have you been spying on him?! Haha!! <br /><br />I like your light choices lots. Have you checked out Ikea? I'm guessing you probably have. I like Jim Lawrence for general lighting but I'm having trouble with our jitchen lights too. <br /><br />Sxx
My fav is the bottom one! : )
I love Snow Patrol's Light Up too! And that's a gorgeous photo of W! Did he know he was being photographed there?? <br /><br />I totally feel you about this industrial lighting – your ideas are absolutely gorgeous, but absolutely not cheap. <br /><br />IKEA do a cheaper alternative to the Fisherman's lamp (OTTAVA pendant lamp, 301.471.66, about Β£30). <br /><br />Other search terms you
love those fisherman lights–awesome choice. drooling over your favorite kitchen image…it's beyond perfect. i can't listen to your tunes yet. no headphones at the moment, and the family is sleeping BUT i love how your mind works zigzagging between the Stones, sconces, and sexy men. and thanks for your visit, R., i love 'em!<br /><br />michele
No infrared cameras in our household but I do think I took him by surprise with that pic! ;)<br /><br />Yes, had a look at Ikea but nothing really appealed! I hadn't seen Jim Lawrence before but oooh they have some lovely stuff on there! I may have changed my mind about the single pendant now ;)<br /><br />Thanks for the tip, you RAWK!! xxx
I may possibly have taken him by surprise and I'm almost positive there was alcohol involved the night I took it! hahaha!<br /><br />I had seen the Ikea one but this one is slightly larger which I liked. I couldn't find anything at all like the one in my dream kitchen pic at any price *sigh* I think if I found it, I'd be willing to squeeze the budget slightly if you know of any
Other light places I like (have been doing a little think for you!) are: Tin Smiths, Mister Light and SkinFlint….and then plaes like John Lewis do some nice things….<br /><br />Hope that helps a bit.<br /><br />You RAWK too!!
Oh my god, you are SO SWEET!! Tin Smiths is absolutely right up my street and I've been drooling over their fabric selection as well.<br /><br />*Big wet smoochie kiss*<br /><br />Thank you for being so incredibly thoughtful! xxx
Oh I've just seen this thread. The one in your ideal kitchen looks like a Sandy Chapman, not sure where in the UK sells it, but it won't be cheap (understatement). My suppliers have fisherman's and station pendants, but not really any cheaper than what you've found. I was going to suggest Jim Lawrence too, and I saw Sarah beat me to it! Just checked out the others she's
Loving the industrial vibe – i want a fisherman lamp outside the front door! xo