Lighting Design

Thought I’d do an update on our other French style kitchen. Esthetically, this one feels like it is going to end up 180 degrees in the other direction. Far simpler, with a pared down esthetic – more Continental than American in character. Going thru pictures with our client, these were the images they kept coming back to.

 

We have gone thru several interations of floor plans and I think this is the one from which we will be creating our final design.

 

Schematic elevations from a slightly earlier design. A sink was too crowded tucked in to a corner…)

 

If budget allows, I will recommend Jerusalem Gold (light and dark) as the floor material. Barring that, then a two toned homed granite or porcelain tile.

looking at the sketch, it calls out for a solid border.

I would love to see the cabinets finished in a rift cut oak similar to this sample. Ideally, a little lighter.

 

 

For counters, maybe something like this – called Silver and Gold, picking up on the gold of the floor and the lime washed oak.

Marble is always a tough decision for counter tops. As long as it is understood they will not remain “perfect”, it is a reasonable option – otherwise, granite. I’d like to try a honed effect on the counter tops.

 

Then of course, there’s lighting. We’re very early on in the process. Options for over the island could range from rewiring an old chandelier…

 

to today’s reinterpretation of a chandelier

 

Or possibly this one???

 

to very modern. (Le Deun Luminaires)

 

There is so much going on with the design throughout the entire house right now. Decisions to be made everywhere! Very exciting. Sally and I will continue to post as the project progresses.

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Thursday afternoon, I scooted in to the Boston Design Center to attend a seminar hosted by Charles Spada, where he introduced us to Jean Luc Le Deun (owner of Le Deun Luminaires) and Catherine Tisserant (owner of Art and Style) – both incredibly talented lighting designers and manufacturers. I was delighted to see my friends Lisa and Melanie from the Boston Design Guide in the crowd!

 

Charles represents both companies. Beautiful examples of their lighting can be seen in his showroom on the BDC’s second floor.

Jean Luc’s work is very contemporary. His attention to detail is amazing. Every fixture is fabricated and assembled by hand, right down to the wiring harness in the light fixture. He produces interior fixtures, such as these.

Chandeliers.

 

Table lamps.

 

Wall lamps, which can also be ceiling mounted.

 

He also makes square/rectangular fixtures. He can actually make pretty much anything you want…

 

And exterior lighting…

 

After the presentation, Charles invited the group down to his showroom for sparkling cider and to see Jean Luc’s and Catherine’s light fixtures first hand.

 

Jean Luc talking with interior designer, Eric Roseff. Note Jean Luc’s chandelier in the background.

 

Jean Luc, Eric and Catherine Tisserant of Art and Style.

 

Sally and I have specified Catherine’s traditional light fixtures before. At the showroom, she introduced me to the entire range of her products. Incredible!!!

Isn’t this chandelier fun with it’s ivy and flowers?

 

Her porcelain pieces are to die for! This is a little table lamp…

 

Another modern fixture… She also produces the sconces with the cut metal surrounds. Beautiful shadow patterns on the walls from them! I can see them in a foyer or powder room.

 

Love the folded metal sconce…

Then it was back to the office and work…

To see Charles Spada Interiors website, click here.

To visit Art and Style’s US website, click here. Le Deun Luminaires is distributed in the US by Art and Style.

To visit Tisserant/Art and Style’s European website, click here.

To visit Le Deun Luminaires’ website, click here.

Have a wonderful weekend!

 

Cheers,

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While working on one of our new projects, I came across this antique bureau in the 2011 Jan/Feb issue of Veranda.

 

 

It reminded me of an idea sketch I had done for a foyer on a project about two years ago. The proposal was turned down for another idea…

 

I think it was the Chihuly style chandelier that made the client nervous.

  Stylistically, I love the juxtaposition and tension created by modern chandeliers and light fixtures in beautiful old spaces and rooms. I do have an important qualifier. It must capture the spirit of an appropriate period light fixture. The “crystal Chihuly” did this is spades. Our new project has similar high ceilings, gorgeous original plaster moldings and marble fireplaces. I’ve found myself wondering…. If not the foyer, then perhaps the dining room????

Cheers,

PS: More of my design sketches can be seen here

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