Kitchen is shaping up nicely.
Cabinets are done and the carpenter has been pestering me for my white paint selection
(which I still haven't chosen).
Hardware has been selected from Restoration Hardware.
Faucet selections from Kohler (all in chrome).
(All of these look much better in person. Pictures don't do them justice).
Love the modern, sleek lines.
No fussiness to this kitchen jewelry.
A splurge, so it's out.
My second choice is the
Purist.
Less razzle dazzle statement then the Torque but still sleek and modern (and a better price point).
Doesn't "wow" me, doesn't offend me.
Most budget friendly (which at this point, makes it very appealing).
Then we've got this monster of a sink called the Vault which will be undermounted.
It's so large I could practically bath in it myself.
I can finally fit my pots and pans in all the way.
So far everything is pretty safe.
White cabinets, chrome hardware and faucet, stainless steal appliances.
Fingers crossed on a black soapstone island and carrera marble to top the cabinets along the wall.
Do you sense a classic black and white scheme?
Then we come to lighting.
I've got a thing for lighting that makes a statement.
I have this plan up my sleave to attempt a DIY chandy for over the dinner table (stay tuned for that one).
I've always loved this library sconce for over the kitchen window and sink.
I'm hoping I can find it in an antique black.
Then there's my island pendant lighting dilemma.
In my months of searching I really haven't found anything that makes me dance.
Keeping budget at the forefront of my mind I'm considering two of these (on the right).
They are simple, have visual interest, they don't steal the show.
However, I recently spied this in the Nov./Dec. issue of
Lonny and I immediately started to dance.
I can get it in chrome to match all the rest of the chrome in the kitchen but it doesn't have the same luster as the old brass finish (below).
SOOOO, mixing metal finishes...
Faux Paux?
Care to weigh in?
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