One Room Challenge Reveal: The Landree Pendant
Porch Daydreamer Tracey Amadio has what it takes to compete in the One Room Challenge™, a twice-yearly event, where twenty design influencers are challen
Changing out the existing kitchen pendants was a key element of her design plan. She turned to us at Progress Lighting to replace her
Cherish collection pendants, which, while perfect in her current kitchen, didn't meet the design aesthetic she was going for this time. "With this renovation, the main change I wanted to see was a space that feels more open. The original Cherish pendants with their large white pendant shades covered part of the view into the kitchen. And now that the cabinets are planned to be crisp white, the shades on Cherish were going to be too much white on white," explained Tracey. Tracey agonized for two months over her lighting choice, exploring different looks. "However, I love the French Country look and ultimately went back to "pretty," which is why the
Landree pendants are perfect. Plus, they fit two of the major design trends for lighting this year with its silver leaf finish and its large, open design; and they look different than what I keep seeing on Instagram in kitchens," she said.
Landree's Silver Ridge finish perfectly fits the new backsplash tile that has a raised texture and a bit of silver and pearl shimmer.
"I always think of resale value when I renovate. For the backsplash, I wanted to mimic a large format tile that was subtle and not too polarizing. This tile has a shimmer, with a texture that is reminiscent of grasscloth wallpaper," said Tracey.The exaggerated scale and elegant accents of its airy frame make the pair of Landree pendants the ideal choice over the kitchen island. Tracey advises: "Pay special attention to proportion. Over a workspace, hang the lighting at least 12 inches in so that it doesn't impede physical tasks - you don't want your lighting hitting you in the head as you work." The pendants also tied in beautifully with the subtle colors used for the cabinets and kitchen island. The island is a gray-blue, the cabinets are white, and for fun, Tracey painted the interior panel of the pantry doors a light gray to bring out the architectural details of the cabinets.
Photos by Tiffany Ringwald
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