Although our kitchen renovation was officially finished almost two years ago, I’m still making tweaks in the dining area. Like most of our house, it’s becoming a high/low mix of a good statement piece or two and some really lucky Craigslist or thrift store finds. (My favorite way to decorate!)
Since moving into this house, I’d been using an inexpensive light fixture that I had bought for our last home. It was intended to a be a placeholder until I found the one. And nearly three years later, I found the perfect replacement.
I always felt like the fixture needed to feel lighter against the wallpaper, and the arms and white linen shades on the Dillon chandelier from Hudson Valley Lighting do the trick. It also gives off plenty of light, with the shades making it feel very cozy at night. I’m using 40 watt bulbs (although you can do up to 60).
The Dillon chandelier is traditional without being stuffy. I anticipate that it will be here for a very long time. . . I also think it’s a better blend with the brass pendants over our island and the wall sconces I used over the gallery wall.
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Lighting isn’t the only way I’m changing up this spot. I took away the heavier wood chairs and, for now, I’m using a mix of slipcovered end chairs and a pair of Chippendale style chairs I found on Amazon a couple of years ago that have since sold out. (I also found a similar set for another room here.)
The dining bench was a budget compromise when we did our renovation. I found a bench that fit the wall perfectly and decided to put my money into other things (like wallpaper) instead of doing a built-in window seat, changing out the windows, etc. Finding a good high/low decorating mix is like figuring out a puzzle, right?
For a full list of sources, see the bottom of my kitchen renovation post.
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I love everything about your home. Beautiful!
Looks like the perfect fixture. Love the bench idea which would also work for us when our son, his wife and their six kiddoes visit us!
Everything is absolutely PERFECT and gorgeous. Everything just flows and is beautiful, as always. I look forward to your posts and have been for years. You are an inspiration :) Thank you for sharing with us!
Beautiful. Elegant, but livable! I really like your wallpaper color/design, but I told myself no.more.wallpaper.ever in the 1990’s (though I’ve been so tempted lately)! However, I think a similar stencil design with similar colors could be a trade-off for me.
This is peel and stick! So easy. I’m not sure I’ll ever do traditional wallpaper again either!
LOVE IT! Looks amazing and love the high/low price points. Need you to help me with my house!
I think you got it just right!
The new light fixture blends perfectly with the rest of the lights. Well done Emily.
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hi Emily!
I love your kitchen, and of course everything you do:) I think I told you in a recent comment we have very similar tastes- proof positive in that I just collaborated with Hudson Valley on the lighting for an entire home renovation project for a client, and I used the Dillon chandelier in the master bedroom. I’m having trouble with finding bulbs that are frosted, and NOT bent-tip. Every single bulb I am trying cocks the shades. Would you mind sharing the bulbs you’re using? Your shades appear straight-
thanks!
Elizabeth
Amazing the difference that a few simple changes can make. The before was perfectly fine but the new light is stunning in your space!
I love your kitchen! I too have been searching for the perfect light fixture! If you don’t mind me asking, how tall are your ceilings?
8 ft.
So beautiful— I love it. Love the light. It is a huge help when you talk the design decisions through with us! It makes such sense, and helps me in making my design choices too. you are my fav!
Thank you, Anita! So glad to hear that :)
I loved your kitchen before, but with the new lighting and chairs it looks even more amazing!
I have a design question for you. My husband and I are in the process of building a new home for our family. It’s just a cookie-cutter house not a custom one, but we still have A LOT of design options to choose from. I want to choose things that look beautiful together instead of a crazy hodge podge. Anyway, I fell in love with a hexagon back splash that is a mix of glass and natural stone. The natural stone has grays and taupes in it, while I thought the glass was white, it is actually an off white. I really want white Shaker style cabinets, or possibly white on top and a warm brown wood on the bottom. We are also thinking of having hardwood on the kitchen floors. My question is (sorry for the long lead up) have you ever seen white cabinets with an off-white back splash? And also, what color do you think would work best for the granite counter tops? Thank you for any advice!
I love how you play around with different chairs–very inspiring! In some of the kitchen table pics, I see 2 slipcovered parson chairs. Could you share your source? Please be specific on the fabric choice, if possible. Thanks!
Thanks! They’re from IKEA.
Love the animal print dress you have on in the first picture. Is it possibly from She in? I saw one similar on that site. Have been afraid to order not sure of quality. I did see the VERY pretty one you ordered.
It’s from H&M last year. :)
Love your kitchen especially that you have a little seating area on the other side. I like your light very much. I am a gold person so it is perfect! Your table is beautiful also. Love getting tips on how to decorate for the holidays😊