Friday, May 7, 2010

Stunning (but pricey) product of the week!

OK, so this photo does this faucet absolutely no justice whatsoever. It's GORGEOUS in person. I kept going back to it in the showroom today and lovingly petting it. Sadly it did not follow me home.

Lever handles = good universal design.

For Country by Michael S. Smith for Kallista. $2144. Yowza. This grrl's got good taste!

In search of...



I'm still on lighting here for my universal kitchen design. I am using LED recessed lighting on dimmers for most of the kitchen, but it's kind of a snoozer. I have a large two level seating island and am in search of an interesting flush or semi flush mount fixture for over the island. As much as I love pendants, I feel like they may not be the best decision safety-wise with an Autistic child.

Here are some candidates:

Astoria Pendant Rectangle
By Stonegate Designs.
This one is the PERFECT size/shape, but can't be installed flush.


Astoria Pendant (can be installed flush)
By Stonegate Designs.
My hesitation here is the fabric. It won't be so easy to clean.














Artful Designs for Ceiling Light
By Hubbarton Forge
Glass, so easy to clan, Semi flush, available as fluorescent.



Artful Designs for Ceiling Light
By Hubbarton Forge
I think this fixture is extremely elegant and the King Family has no dining room. Practical? Maybe not.








Any suggestions?