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Updated: Nov 2, 2022 by Kris Jarrett

The Light Fixtures In Our Home!

If I had to choose one thing to change in a room to make the biggest impact, it would probably be the paint color but a close second would be lighting! In the 8 years that we lived in our Connecticut home, we changed out almost every light fixture and even added several wired fixtures where there previously were none – the difference it’s made is huge! Today I’m sharing all of them with you! (post includes some affiliate links – full disclosure statement {here}):

Our Chandeliers

Our family room was used as a home office by the previous owners and the only overhead lighting was dated track lighting. We had an electrician rewire the space for an overhead fixture and added this two-tier chandelier that made all of the difference in the world (check out the full “before” and “after” makeover of our family room {here})! You can find our family room chandelier {here} – ours is the “satin bronze” (although it’s way more gold than bronze) but it also comes in brushed nickel.

Love the two-tiered chandelier in our family room - it's the star of the space and SO well priced!

Sources: TV console (similar)  |  Chandelier (satin bronze)  |  White tasseled pillow cover  | Grey & pink Ikat pillow covers  |  Faux fiddle leaf fig tree  |  Rug  |  Art prints (details in {this post}  |  Acrylic coffee table (similar)  |  Coffee table tray (28″ square)  |  Black and white striped box (on coffee table)   |  Rattan chair

I recently replaced our dining room chandelier and went with {this beaded chandelier} with rope accents – I love the style of it and that it’s neutral enough to work with just about anything:

Loving this beaded chandelier! The rope detailing is gorgeous! Direct link in post!

 

Our Flush Mount Lights

Since most of our house has low 7 ½ foot ceilings, we have a lot of flush mount ceiling lights throughout our home. This scalloped beauty in our master bedroom is definitely one of my favorites. Love the design and the dark edging! It’s available {here}.

Love this pretty flush mount light fixture in her bedroom!

Master bedroom sources: Upholstered Bed  |  Gray nightstands  |  Camp stools |  White USB table lamps  |  Semi flushmount light (available {here} and {here})  |  Gray & white patterned linen duvet  |  Gray & white dragon/floral pillows  |  Gray velvet crosshatch pillow  |  Quilt in king (color is Flagstone) |  Drapes (mine are single-width blackout lined)  |  Diamond jute rug

I actually have an entire post on favorite bedroom light fixtures that you can check out {here}!

Our home office was home to one of the many overhead boob lights we used to have throughout our house but I replaced it with {this gold semi-flush mount fixture} and love the new look! It also comes in brushed nickel if you’re not a gold lover. {This rug} is also a new addition:

Love the gold semi-flush mount light fixture in this home office!

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Another boob light replacement is this much more modern sputnik fixture (found {here}) that’s in my girls’ small bonus room space. I love the fun, playful vibe!

Gorgeous brass sputnik flush mount ceiling light fixture! Perfect for this kid friendly space!

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This flush mounts is one that’s my biggest bang for the buck – {this simple flush mount light} that I have in our laundry room and our guest bathroom:

Love this inexpensive brass flush mount light (comes in satin nickel too!) - perfect for a bathroom, hallway, or bedroom!

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Its simple clean lines, color options (mine is the warm brass but other options are english bronze and satin or polished nickel), and great price make it a win!

And one last one – we just put in {this star flush mount fixture} in our laundry room in our house in NC and I adore it:

Gorgeous star flush mount light fixture!

If you want to see other great flush mount light options, check out {this post} detailing all of my favorites!

Table Lamps

When I find a lamp I really love, I often buy a pair so I have the option to use them on both sides of a bed, both sides of a sofa, or in some other spot where a pair works best. I have two of these crystal urn lamps found {here} that have such a classic design they look good pretty much anywhere. Right now I have one of them on the dresser in our bedroom and the second one on my daughter’s nightstand:

So in love with this crystal urn table lamp! Source for this light and several other gorgeous lights are linked in the post!

I also have a pair of these small brass and acrylic lamps in our teeny craft room. They’re much more petite than a typical lamp so are perfect for on top of a dresser, in a bookcase, or on a desk. I found them {here}.

Love this brass and acrylic table lamp! Perfect for a desk!

Additional Pics & Full Source List for Our Craft Room Can be Found {here}

My youngest daughter has a lamp that’s a more modern shape than the other lamps in my house and I love the marble base – you can find it {here} and see more of my daughter’s boho chic room {here}.

Such a great price for a brass globe lamp! Love the marble base!

And my newest table lamps are {these white lamps} that have a USB outlet in the base of each lamp – I have a pair in our master bedroom and a pair in our guest room – I love that it gives guests an easy way to charge a phone overnight! Super cute white nightstand - details are linked in the post!

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Outdoor Lights

The lights flanking our front door were super teeny and undersized for our house so last year I swapped them out for these much bigger beauties! I love that they have a traditional lantern style with a more updated, modern design. I found them {here} – mine are the black 23″ H version but they also have a smaller 18″ version. I also bought a third to add lighting between our two garage doors.

Love, love, love these outdoor lantern shaped lights!! Sourced in post!

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Pendants

Our old kitchen didn’t have any overhead lighting other than recessed can lights so when we did our kitchen renovation (check that out {here} if you missed it), I had the electrician add wiring for two pendants over our island. I went with a pair of {these pendants} in the 12.5″ size – having short ceilings, their open design is perfect for not taking up too much visual space. You can also check out {this copy cat version} – at a lower price!

Loving this gorgeous pair of gold pendants over the kitchen island!

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I also added overhead lighting where there was none before over our kitchen table – I went with {this capiz honeycomb pendant} (the 22″ size) and love the touch of glam it adds to our space!

Love this gorgeous capiz pendant over her kitchen table!

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We also recently added {this woven pendant} (size large) over our kitchen eat-in in our house in NC – I love the simple coastal style:

The simple woven pendant in our breakfast nook!

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And last but not least, the pendants that are in both of my daughters’ room! I added {these quatrefoil pendants} that add so much to the room compared to the simple flush mount dome lights that they replaced! I went with brushed gold but they’re also available in antique silver.

Gorgeous quatrefoil design pendant light - love it in this bedroom!

That was a long post! If you want to be able to find this post in the future, Pin the image below! ->

The light fixtures we chose for our home!

Have a great day everyone,

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  1. Jennifer Griffin says

    November 07, 2018 at 9:13 am

    Your home is full of such beautiful lighting, Kris! I think your scallop flush mount is my fave. 🙂

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    • Kris Jarrett says

      November 10, 2018 at 7:52 pm

      Thanks Jennifer! XOXO

      Reply
  2. Karen Bunch says

    November 07, 2018 at 9:42 am

    Kris,
    The lamp for the guest room is so great, and double bonus with the USB port. This is a fun post—seeing all of the great ideas for lighting, especially lamps.
    Can’t wait to see your youngest daughter’s room. It looks wonderful.
    xo,
    Karen

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    • Kris Jarrett says

      November 10, 2018 at 7:53 pm

      Thank you Karen! I’m so excited about the USB lamps – such a cool thing!

      Reply
  3. Jennifer Corea says

    November 07, 2018 at 8:32 pm

    Kris,
    I thank you for your timely lighting tutorial. I am doing all this right now, with the Darlana in my staircase, similar shaded chandelier to yours in my dining room.
    Do you have any suggestions for a master bath room?

    Thank you and as always appreciate your wonderful ideas

    Jenny

    Reply
    • Kris Jarrett says

      November 10, 2018 at 7:54 pm

      Jennifer I don’t love any of the lighting in our master bathroom or my girls room – those are two of the last spaces I need to swap out! So unfortunately I don’t have any go-tos to share just yet!

      Reply
  4. Sue says

    November 07, 2018 at 8:55 pm

    Love your decor, but was wondering why you used a gold trimmed ceiling light fixture in the bathroom when your bath fixtures are chrome?

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    • Kris Jarrett says

      November 10, 2018 at 7:56 pm

      Hi Sue, I actually love mixing metals! I just limit it to two metal finishes per space and have each finish in more than one place. In our guest bathroom, our vanity knobs are gold so that helps tie the finish in. I did the same in my kitchen with gold pendants and hardware but silver appliances and faucet.

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  5. Lisa says

    November 08, 2018 at 10:49 am

    You have so many pretty gold lights Kris! I love the new chandelier you picked for the dining room, it is going to look beautiful especially with the new view into your kitchen!

    Reply
    • Kris Jarrett says

      November 10, 2018 at 8:00 pm

      Thanks Lisa!!

      Reply
  6. MANDY says

    November 21, 2018 at 11:13 am

    Hi – are your pendants the exact linked ones from Houzz? I am looking to put 2 pendants over my island but the sizing specs listed on the Houzz and Amazon pendants linked are a bit different. Want to make sure I am getting correct size bc my island like similar in size to yours. Thank you!

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    • Kris Jarrett says

      November 23, 2018 at 11:03 am

      Hi Mandy! Yes, my linked pendants on Houzz are the exact ones that I have. The Amazon ones are a cheaper knock-off!

      Reply
  7. Donna Johnson says

    December 01, 2018 at 1:29 pm

    Can you share information on your kitchen flooring ?

    Reply
    • Kris Jarrett says

      December 01, 2018 at 1:40 pm

      Donna you can find the details and more pics in my kitchen reveal post here: https://www.drivenbydecor.com/gray-white-kitchen-remodel/

      Reply
  8. luky says

    July 31, 2019 at 12:34 pm

    I love the new chandelier you picked for the dining room, it is going to look beautiful especially with the new view into your kitchen!

    Reply
  9. Marla Stills says

    December 16, 2019 at 8:57 pm

    Tell me about your pretty wood floors! Husband won’t do engineered. Trying to achieve that pretty, natural vibe in solid hardwood. Help!

    Reply
    • Kris Jarrett says

      December 17, 2019 at 10:32 pm

      They’re engineered hardwoods so might not work for you but I love them – the details are in this post: https://www.drivenbydecor.com/hallmark-wood-floors-review/

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  10. Beth says

    February 07, 2020 at 3:14 pm

    Hi! You mentioned fans throughout your home but I couldn’t find any pics. I too have almost all 7 1/2 ft ceilings in our 1977 tri level home and I’m having a hard time finding fan options that don’t hang too low. My husband and I are both 6ft tall and my 4 kids love to jump and throw things so I have horrible visions of us getting tangled up in the blades. What kind of options do I have? Thanks!

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