tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2707732077149679290.post2165605371628122615..comments2024-03-28T10:19:16.511-05:00Comments on The Twice Remembered Cottage: Cottage Style vs. Recessed Lighting? Kitchen Lighting Plan and Mock-UpUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2707732077149679290.post-89193669646108890582020-05-21T10:52:25.673-05:002020-05-21T10:52:25.673-05:00http://aqualityassurance.water.blog/2020/05/11/cry...http://aqualityassurance.water.blog/2020/05/11/crystal-chandelier-a-great-way-to-add-elegance-and-class/led high bay lightshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06184520079510352341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2707732077149679290.post-81621302698406618172020-05-21T10:51:27.667-05:002020-05-21T10:51:27.667-05:00http://aqualityassurance.water.blog/2020/05/11/how...http://aqualityassurance.water.blog/2020/05/11/how-to-choose-a-chandelier/led high bay lightshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06184520079510352341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2707732077149679290.post-58586709985327537372006-11-29T09:34:00.000-06:002006-11-29T09:34:00.000-06:00When we did our kitchen renovation we had the same...When we did our kitchen renovation we had the same decision to make and we ulimately decided no recessed lighting. And honestly I think the reason was that we ran out of steam! We have 2 pendants over the island, one over the sink and lots of under cabinet lighting and it seems to do the trick. I love my pendant lights! By the way, I have loved reading your blog and the others of all these creative women out there and it inspired me to try my own so I hope you get a chance to check it out. It's in it's infancy. You and I would probably be great friends if we were close in proximity because I LOVE all your colors and household finds, although I'd probably be competing with you for the same thing at a yard sale!Chrishttp://catsonmyquilts.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2707732077149679290.post-50702011071911955282006-11-29T09:35:00.000-06:002006-11-29T09:35:00.000-06:00When we did our kitchen renovation we had the same...When we did our kitchen renovation we had the same decision to make and we ulimately decided no recessed lighting. And honestly I think the reason was that we ran out of steam! We have 2 pendants over the island, one over the sink and lots of under cabinet lighting and it seems to do the trick. I love my pendant lights! By the way, I have loved reading your blog and the others of all these creative women out there and it inspired me to try my own so I hope you get a chance to check it out. It's in it's infancy. You and I would probably be great friends if we were close in proximity because I LOVE all your colors and household finds, although I'd probably be competing with you for the same thing at a yard sale!Chrishttp://catsonmyquilts.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2707732077149679290.post-34060788590246995772006-11-29T10:46:00.000-06:002006-11-29T10:46:00.000-06:00We put recessed lighting in our 1920's kitchen kit...We put recessed lighting in our 1920's kitchen kitchen and love it - They really don't draw much attention to themselves but provide good lighting. Your existing fixtures are so pretty that you want anything to complete with them.Seannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2707732077149679290.post-34017323888095084502006-11-29T11:03:00.000-06:002006-11-29T11:03:00.000-06:00I think any recessed lighting you put up is a grea...I think any recessed lighting you put up is a great accent to any room. I had them in one kitchen and they added so much to the lighting, making it brighter if I needed it (especially above the cabinets) or if I wanted a dim look, I just had the recessed lighting on and nothing else.Sarah E.http://www.blogger.com/profile/09295872209017702953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2707732077149679290.post-77276046886659764872006-11-29T11:04:00.000-06:002006-11-29T11:04:00.000-06:00fdtcThis is always a tough call for anybody intere...fdtcThis is always a tough call for anybody interested in a period look. But the fact is recessed lights do an important job and do it very well. I think your hanging fixtures will provide great task lighting, but will leave you wishing for more overall lighting. Especially in those dark countertop corners. The way that we approached our lighting design was to plan the cans so that they provide total illumination and then put them on dimmers so that they don't always have to be "full on." You may also want to split them into separate groups with their own switches so that you have some options. <BR><BR>I don't really like the "idea" of recessed fixtures in a period room, but I sure like the application. And I think that once everything is installed your hanging fixtures will steal the show, leaving the cans pretty much invisible. But you'll probably be glad you have them.Billwww.enonhall.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2707732077149679290.post-79150045334863293852006-11-29T11:13:00.000-06:002006-11-29T11:13:00.000-06:00I think that, as long as your trim was about the s...I think that, as long as your trim was about the same color as your ceiling, that the recessed lights would blend in and you wouldn't even notice them. They would simply provide the light that you require and not detract from your theme. I have recessed lights in some places and I love them. I recommend the 4" housings because they blend in a little better, although they do not give off quite as much light as the 6" housings. You may need to adjust your lighting plan if you go this way. I can't remember- do you have undercabinet task lights? I don't know how I ever lived without mine, and they're a cinch to install.amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10630457631887463130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2707732077149679290.post-20328691546426377562006-11-29T14:47:00.000-06:002006-11-29T14:47:00.000-06:00A friend of mine has a french cottage kitchen with...A friend of mine has a french cottage kitchen with recessed lights and it looks wonderful. The lights don't detract in the slightest. In fact, they give the kitchen a very cozy feel. Maybe it's where she placed them but I was really impressed with them in her cottage kitchen. I'm sure whatever you decide, it'll look fantastic. Just like everything you've done so far. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2707732077149679290.post-35086729678026823292006-11-29T15:24:00.000-06:002006-11-29T15:24:00.000-06:00Hey Kim, Well I have to admit I am a purist at hea...Hey Kim, <BR>Well I have to admit I am a purist at heart. If it were me, I would opt out. Now my husband is a different story. He loves old houses, but also modern technology. Think automated lighting in a colonial home...if it were left up to him lol! <BR>Your kitchen is coming along great!<BR>We are finishing up ours and its up for sale right now. =)<BR>Well have fun and look forward to knowing what you decide! Always decisions! hehe.Jessicahttp://farm.westinmoreland.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2707732077149679290.post-87418755584210091662006-11-29T15:25:00.000-06:002006-11-29T15:25:00.000-06:00Hey Kim, Well I have to admit I am a purist at hea...Hey Kim, <BR>Well I have to admit I am a purist at heart. If it were me, I would opt out. Now my husband is a different story. He loves old houses, but also modern technology. Think automated lighting in a colonial home...if it were left up to him lol! <BR>Your kitchen is coming along great!<BR>We are finishing up ours and its up for sale right now. =)<BR>Well have fun and look forward to knowing what you decide! Always decisions! hehe.Jessicahttp://farm.westinmoreland.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2707732077149679290.post-76169090936560337982006-11-30T17:35:00.000-06:002006-11-30T17:35:00.000-06:00Oooh, lots to think about! Yes, we do have underca...Oooh, lots to think about! Yes, we do have undercabinet lighting, so that helps. As always, thank you and I'll let you know what we decide!Twice Rememberedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05563623309334980893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2707732077149679290.post-59305592811279920732008-03-17T05:26:00.000-05:002008-03-17T05:26:00.000-05:00Wow! beautiful kitchen lightings...!Wow! beautiful kitchen lightings...!Lucyhttp://www.couponalbum.com/coupons/tools-direct.htmnoreply@blogger.com