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chandelier, Closet, design, Do it yourself, kitchen, light fixture, Overstock, Overstock.com, Overstocks, Shopping
It is my belief that every inch of a house should feel the love and it is because of this belief that I paint the insides of my closets. Now, it may take me years for these closets to get my affection, but I eventually get around to them!
This is the case with my kitchen pantry. I did paint it, several times, but it needed a new light fixture, beyond the generic one that had been slapped up on the ceiling to pass inspection…11 years ago!
It hasn’t been for a lack of looking; I have off and on through the years, but have never found something that would sufficiently match the chandeliers I already had in the kitchen and since there is a window in our pantry (and the children have claimed it as their “office” and is large enough to store their toys), the door is open a lot.
Well, I finally found it! And I wanted to share because it is a bargain and there is nothing that I love more than a bargain! It is brass, which is contrary to today’s trend towards chrome, but I’m not redoing all my light fixtures to follow a trend!
I got in on Overstock.com for $39.50 with $1 shipping 😀
When shopping, I always read the reviews, which this product had 2 totaling 3.5 stars out of 5. The first reviewer gave it 4 stars because he had to take a rod out to make it work. I have high ceilings, so not an issue for me.
The second review was completely off. She gave it 3 stars because she didn’t realize how “shiny” it is. The first word in the title of the product is “Polished”. Polished brass =shiny, burnished brass = not shiny. I had to pick out every single light fixture for our house, so I learned every term imaginable. So that review for me wasn’t applicable because my fixtures were shiny. I like shiny. No, in fact, I love shiny. I must be part crow, because I gravitate towards anything reflective/shiny and think they make a drab room pop!
Anyway, I am working on a post about white and black bathrooms that I hope to have finished soon. I have all the pictures, but am soooo slow and have the worst time getting the pictures formatted and posted!!
I hope everyone is having a great day 🙂
A Detailed House 
Part crow, ha! Nothing wrong with that.
From one whose preferences run more toward brushed nickel, I compliment you–part-crow–on the accomplishment of perfecting the pantry. .
I’d spend the next month polishing that brushed nickel, trying to get a shine on it 😉
Not on my dime, you wouldn’t!
Lol!
Very pretty choice and hun I’m part crow too….ANYTHING shiny and colorful has my complete attention.
I like bright and shining for the kitchen. We are in process of looking for a new kitchen fixture. The stores in our local area carry many of the same light fixtures so finding the right and unique one for the kitchen is taking longer than anticipated. Have a great weekend. Jay
It is so hard trying to find something unique with so many stores carrying the same … and everyone shopping at the same stores! Online is always an option, but you don’t get to see it.
Another option is custom ordering from the service desk at Lowes and Home Depot. I’ve ordered columns and other products that they don’t carry in the store. If you don’t like it, the store takes it back. Just a thought…Hope you have a great weekend too!!
Thanks!
Very nice choice and I can’t wait to see your upcoming post.
Thanks! If only it didn’t take me so long!!
you’re giving me ideas for my wardrobes!!
I like your definition of shiny and it made me think polish the only word that changes pronunciation with capitalization. Polish = something from Poland. polish = make smooth glossy!
Haha!! I love how you think!
Cool chandelier. Interesting blog. Hi!
Hi! Thank you!
I believe that is the snazziest pantry light I’ve ever seen, but the price certainly was right. I am a bargain, shopper too. Congrats on getting such a good deal.
The only problem with shiny stuff is that often as it gets old it gets nicked scratched and dented. Shiny brass with nicks and dents doesn’t look so hot. A less shiny surface can age more gracefully.
I will have to disagree with you on this.
First, chandeliers don’t get dented and scratched….or at least that has never happened to me. Second, slick surfaces polish much easier, just try polishing a slick silver bowl versus one with a design etched into it – ugh! It’s torture!
I’ve had brass lamps that have been in my family for decades and they look brand new. I also have a 19th century continental brass repousse jardiniere that is still shiny, but does in no way look brand new, but is ravishing.
It might just be a matter of personal preference…and you are talking to a crow 😉
Ooooh, I want chandeliers in my closets, too! What a fabulous idea! Lovely blog – I’m enjoying it. Love your pictures too. Going to Overstock now …
Yikes, now I feel guilty! I’ve painted one of the bedrooms in a fixer-upper house the palest, creamiest yellow and it is SO lovely, but I DON’T want to tackle the closet, which is a dirty lavender, like the rest of the room was!
Nah…life’s too short to feel guilty! Just fill it with stuff and keep the door closed! Besides, it took me over a decade to get a real light fixture for the pantry and the door is always open!
I’m impressed you nailed the yellow! I had to paint my foyer repeatedly because of the light. Some would look great in the morning, then either greenish or orangish! But I finally got the pale yellow I wanted too 🙂
What a steal. I love it! And here I thought I was the only one who painted the insides of their closet.
Great deal! I’m more a brushed nickle kinda guy, but I paint the closets too.
Loving your blog!
Nice and classy!
Fab choice! Nothing is more timeless than unlacquered polished brass. This will always stands the test of time. I’m personally a trend shirker, but I think gold-toned metals are more current right now (at least that’s what I’m seeing on the west coast….)
A great buy!
What a great find. I’m sure your closet feels special.
Loved the fact that you let your children claim your closet as an office. Kids need a special space too. Would like to see more of their office.
Joy
Thanks for letting me camp out in your blog this afternoon. I had a great time and tried to leave my campsite as clean as when I arrived.