(Part 2) Best pendant light fixtures according to redditors

Probably one of those people who have been fooled into believing computers and such create "dangerous amounts of electromagnetic waves which will definitely cause super cancer". This same person probably bought one these snake oil things.

I just googled balls of light chandelier, here is what I found and that looks fairly similar to me, although maybe a little too bright. But still pretty stupid as far as price.

The first thing I would do is replace the butterfly light, perhaps with a simple black pendant?

Example 1

Example 2

Your pic of the second wall is broken, FYI!

Usual disclaimer: I'm using Overstock as a quick and easy source of products/examples but obviously you can get stuff wherever. If you're willing to sift through lots of crap, Craigslist can be a fantastic source for nice secondhand things (I say this as someone who has furnished most of my house from CL).

• Rug: go big or go home! I don't know dimensions but I'd say 8 x 10 at a minimum. You want all your couch legs to sit on it, to establish the living room area. I'd go with a lighter rug (so the room doesn't feel too dark) and a subtle pattern (so you don't get tired of looking at it). If you eat on your couch, I might recommend a flatweave rug, as liquids tend to bead up if spilled, making cleaning easier. Here's an example of a flatweave rug in a basic geometric pattern.
  
  
• Ditto for the dining room area -- a rug under that table and chairs will make it look much more intentional. Flor tiles (or similar) or Ruggables are a good option if you worry about stains. Make sure it's big enough that a person can scooch their chair back and stand up without the chair falling off the edge of the rug.
  
  
• Couch could use a couple of throw pillows, maybe oversized ones? You can find gazillions of patterns and colors on Amazon. Look for covers that pick up colors in whatever rug you decide on.
  
  
• Because the couch is so deep, it won't be super comfortable for someone sitting on it to lean alllll the way forward to that coffee table to get a drink or whatever. The table is also pretty pointy and hard -- banged shin, anyone? If possible, I'd suggest replacing it with something round for visual contrast and fewer bruises. And then I'd put a narrow end table with a lamp on the side of the couch with the arm.
  
  
• I see there's a bulb hanging over the dining table. See if you can find a cool shade that you can hang on that to make it look more intentional.
  
  
• For big-leafed plants, fiddle-leaf figs look great. Also schefflera, dracaena, rubber plants.

You have great bones already with what you have to move to more modern farmhouse.

Just for ease, I would keep your cabinets the way they are. For wall paint, go light and cool. In the paint section go toward the whites with some tonality of blue grey. A very light robins egg blue would be pretty. Or you can always do the ole stand by and paint it all white. Just make sure it works with your cabinets.

I wouldn't change the countertops, I like the ogee/dupont detail especially for farmhouse. Instead of changing out the countertops, put that money into new appliances that aren't white. If I would change them out, I would maybe think of trading out the center island for butcherblock top and quartzite or soapstone for the sides.

The backsplash is where you can have real fun. Subway tile is always an option but there are subway-esqe tiles that have more of a handmade quality. If you do go subway, make sure to use a darker grout rather than white. Also, pattern is cool.

Next big change would be lighting, tons of options.

When you get to decorating, severely edit what you have. Whatever you can get off the counter - the better. When looking at items to add, material is important, reclaimed wood, white porcelain, painted and raw tin, matte blacks. If you want to add color make it be natural from plants, fruits, or vintage dyed glass. Change out the window shade for something less fussy.

Whatever you do, post it when it's finished!

I used this cool modern LED fixture over my 9ft Diamond. Wish it was a little longer, but it looks cool and - along with recessed can lights - provides plenty of light to shoot by.

Maybe this will go under $50?: Benji New Velvet Pig Ottoman (Pink) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075CD6K3Z/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_owNRBbMHXE6AF

If not, I like this: Lanros Industrial Mini Pendant Lighting with Handblown Clear Seeded Glass Shade, Adjustable Edison Farmhouse Kitchen Lamp for Kitchen Island, Restaurants, Hotels and Shops, 1-Pack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075ZMNHB5/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fyNRBbQBJS6PZ

Congrats on the new home!!!

/u/bdfull3r will be upcycling this light fixture and turning it into a very fashionable rope dress for the high fashion designer competition they entered into on Lifetime.

Found the same ones on amazon here:

https://www.amazon.com/Sea-Gull-Lighting-5240603-782-Heirloom/dp/B01NBSZIN1

Cheers!

I bought something similar to this (https://www.amazon.com/Industrial-Retro-Chandeliers-Lighting-Adjustable/dp/B01IVOOJ76/ref=pd_sbs_60_29?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=Q886D7GMJ537HFM8W84Y) for our dining room area. It sounds kind of like what you are interested in. I bought the cheapest one I could and it was just 10 pendants and a base which required wiring, no problem for the DIY minded. I've been very satisfied with it. We run Edison style LED bulbs on a dimmer with 2 CFL bulbs in order to pull enough Watts for the dimmer to function.

I appreciate the reply!!! This is the fixture I'm using: https://www.amazon.com/Westinghouse-6343400-Three-Light-Fixture-Highlights/dp/B01LR5IUUI?th=1

I think I'll exchange the indoor light strip for an outdoor one.

Speaking of closed fixtures, I also just bought this (https://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/10405745/?query=EVEDAL&icid=iba|us|unbxdsuggestion|201811132211556208_1) but would you advise against using Hue in this type of lamp?

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Oh that is so exciting! Did you move from your city/state, or did you just buy a house in the area you already lived? I'm currently renting, but hope to buy a house once I've moved to another state. Home decorating is so much fun. It's like playing the Sims. I'm totally down for this, so excuse me if I link several things:

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Wall Art:

If you're a fan of horror, there is this beautiful frankenstein and his wife wall art

Not sure what room you might hang this in but, beautiful regardless

I saw you said that you like cows, and thought this would be a fun piece to hang

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Lighting:

This REALLY cool vintage metal pendant light

This cieling spider lamp fixture (not really a spider) would look amazing in your bedroom or livingroom

But of course, we can't forget some proper lighting for the kitchen, with this hanging glass ball edison pendant

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A Few Misc, But Fun Selections:

the paper towel holder you didn't know you needed

a wine holder, because cows

to commemorate your new home

everyone needs coasters

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Last but not least, some fun shower curtains:

fear and slothing in las vegas

it's so wrong it's right

bc who wouldn't want a cat riding a narwhal

shark it to me

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Have fun filling your new home! May you make many new memories, good luck!

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I used a "Plug an connector" from Lowe's and I bought the light from Amazon. Initially I wanted to install the light in the middle of my office but my landlord won't let me replace fixtures - so wall it is. Honestly looks really cool but I want to cover that orange wire.

The simple way to deal with bulbs is to buy E14 to "candelabra" converters, then you can use whatever candelabra-base bulbs are your preference -- and they will be easy to replace locally.

If from the UK it is probably a pendant lamp, so you may find it best to buy north-american style ceiling-canopy/rose in order to safely strain-relief the cable it hangs from and connect it securely to the electrical-box in the ceiling.

My siblings and I have moved several times between 120v/60Hz and 240v/50 Hz countries, and lamps are one of the few electrical things we bother taking -- it is simple to use local light-bulbs and replace the plug at the end of the cord with a local one. You may notice if you look closely at American lampholders that they tend to be rated for 240 or 250v.

Lamps with ballasts (for fluorescent other than CFL) or transformers (for low voltage halogen/LED) or electronic touch switches are a different thing, but standard power to an incandescent (or modern replacement) lampholder are no problem in terms of practical safe use.

Recently I've learned that light fixtures are a lot cheaper than I thought. Our dining room light was $100, and our entry way ones were $60 each. The outdoor lights we chose are only $32. They've fully changed the look of each place they were hung up.

Similar. But I think I found them. They are called IQ lights or puzzle lights.

https://www.amazon.com/Lightingsky-Ceiling-Pendant-Jigsaw-Hanging/dp/B00ZFQM3SG/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?keywords=iq+light&qid=1574606158&sr=8-5

Hue does not make such fixtures, but you can add a Hue bulb to anything you like.

For extra fixtures, you can get plug-in type pendant lights. You'll need to get a hook into the ceiling in a way that's appropriate for the ceiling material. The cord is routed along the ceiling and wall surfaces, lead into a wall socket. You may need to buy a slim single socket extension cord in order to make it long enough.

For best comfort, get a fixture that doesn't leave the bulb in direct line of sight.

Example 1 Example 2 Example 3

You can also make your own pendant by buying a plug and threaded socket kit to which you can attach almost any separately sold lamp shade (see product diagram about how).

Instead of a ceiling hook, a wall hook is also an option, but it's a bit heavier object that takes at least two screws to the wall because it has to extend the lamp away from the wall. Example