Friday, February 26, 2010
My Review of White Canvas 24" Wide Four Light Pendant Chandelier
Originally submitted at Lamps Plus
Modern simplicity is exemplified by this drum shade pendant chandelier. A 1/8" thick acrylic diffuser at the bottom of the shade prevents glare. The design includes extra cable and cord for a versatile hanging height.
- 10 feet adjustable overall hanging height.
- 32" pre-set...
Gorgeous!
Pros: Quality Construction, Great Illumination, Easy To Hang, Easy To Change Bulb, Attractive Design, Stable Design
Best Uses: Over Table, High Ceilings, Primary Light Source, Decoration
Describe Yourself: Midrange Shopper
Pros: This is over my dining room table in an open floor plan and works perfectly. It makes a striking statement, but doesn't get in the way or look as showy or ridiculous as some designs might. The shade does not obstruct the view across the room because it is not very tall. It is an outstanding choice for a space that is modern or transitional, which are the two styles I needed to encompass. I wish there was a smaller "mini-pendant" version for my kitchen island. A smaller version would also have been just what i wanted for the reading lights on each side of our bed.
Cons: It is a bit tricky getting the shade leveled with the 4 suspension wires, but it is worth messing around with. the adjustment mechanism is easy to operate, so it just takes some time and patience. (Beside the obvious reason, it has to be leveled so the diffuser inside won't look crooked when the light is on.) i will point out that the center electrical cord should be longer than the 4 suspension wires. My electrician installed it with that cord hanging straight. I had to ask him to adjust it so it would have that graceful sigmoidal curve, which meant it ended up a bit higher than i had intended it to be, but that is an insignificant detail when the fixture is so beautiful.
I chose this partly because i am getting ready to sell the house and wanted it to be stylish but not over the top. We are moving to an apartment and I wish I could take this with us.
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Saturday, February 13, 2010
My Review of Tiburon Halogen 22" Wide Bathroom Light Fixture
Originally submitted at Lamps Plus
From Minka Lavery, this bathroom light fixture features a brushed nickel finish and etched opal glass. The trio of lights are adjustable side by side only.
- Extends 8 3/4" from the wall.
- 6 1/2" high.
- 22" wide.
- Includes three 40 watt G-8 halogen bul...
Beautiful and versatile fixture!
Pros: Attractive Design, Quality Construction, Great Value, Great Illumination
Best Uses: Small Rooms, Primary Light Source, Decoration
Describe Yourself: Midrange Shopper
This works well over a wall-mounted medicine cabinet because the lights extend out from the wall enough to shine in FRONT of the mirror, rather than along the top of the medicine cabinet like several others I tried to use. It is not obvious from the photographs on-line that it has that "reach". Also, each lamp "unit" can swivel in any direction, independent of the others, so you can tilt one or two toward the mirror, another toward the shower, etc. Each one can rotate and point up to the ceiling if you would rather have indirect lighting.
(legalese)