The most daunting choices (for me) is Cabinet Hardware & Lighting. It makes a statement. I have a hard time sometimes helping others select what they want (well, it is a little easier when it isn't yourself). But ... after much deliberation, I have narrowed it down to three choices that I like the best.
Here are the my THREE choices.
CHOICE #1 (far left), CHOICE #2 (middle), CHOICE #3 (far right)
Despite the finishes shown, I will do them all in a Satin/Brushed Nickel finish (silver, non-chrome). I am looking for mainly a style choice. I have decided I like the hardware standing out from the dark Cabinets, therefore I chose the Satin/Brushed Nickel.
Choice #3 (left) .... Choice #2 (right)
Choice #1 (shown in silver on left & grey on right)
CHOICE #1:
CHOICE #2:
CHOICE #3:
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CHOICE 1:
This is DH's favorite and is starting to grow on me. The hardware style I would pick is in the bottom left hand corner of the picture. Please ignore the poor photoshop job ... but you get the idea. :-) The table with light above will go in front of the louvered bi-fold doors in this area (centered between the four recessed can lights in the ceiling will be the light above the table. Lots of door/window openings in this area!!)
CHOICE 2:
I like the style of hardware (bottom left corner), but I think this may be too fancy? It has to go by all those doors/windows in the picture above ... would I be crazy for putting fancy in that area?
CHOICE 3:
Similar to choice 2, but a little different. You can see a trend. :-)
CHOICE 4:
I wasn't even going to post this, but decided I wanted to document the process. I think the pendants are a little dark & blend in ... as well as maybe won't go so well with the Stainless Cabinet Pulls.
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That's it ... you now know I'm CRAZY and OBSESSED about these little things. My poor DH ... I overanalyze and talk things to death!! :-) What do you think? What would YOU do?