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Garden City, Exeter and Roslyn by Hudson Valley Lighting®
New Elevations Matthew Quinn, Principal Designer Design Galleria Kitchen & Bath Studio, Atlanta, GA www.matthew-quinn.com “Decorative lighting in the kitchen and adjacent areas need not be relegated to pendants, chandeliers or flush mount fixtures. Using sconces in kitchens, bars and butler’s pantries adds an element of sophistication to a space by creating a layered look. With fewer wall cabinets being used in kitchens today, opportunities to use sconces may include flanking each side of the range, over windows or sinks. They need not match the overhead lighting exactly. Style, scale and proportion should be considered first, then a sconce selection can be made to be featured or to blend in. Eliminating wall cabinets will also eliminate under cabinet lighting – introducing sconces allows you to replace that needed task lighting. As with all lighting, placing them on dimmers is a must to allow them to be utilized more fully by giving you the ability to adjust lighting levels for multiple scenarios from prep work to entertaining. I’ve used many of the Hudson Valley wall sconces in kitchens over the years. My staples for transitional or traditional kitchens have been the Hudson Valley Garden City, Exeter and Roslyn wall sconces. For the 2016 House Beautiful Kitchen of the Year, I’m excited to use new additions to the Hudson Valley line. The clean lines and simplicity of the Leyden sconce in brass works seamlessly on the range wall, allowing the Lewis chandelier over the breakfast table to be the star of the kitchen space. Meanwhile, right next door in the bar, the sleek Marlow wall sconce in polished nickel highlights the oval window in an already dramatic space that mixes metal, wood and high gloss lacquered cabinets. Moral of the story, look no further than your walls to find new elevations for decorative lighting.”
What’s Old Is New Anna Warmoth, Interior Designer Bananas & Hammocks, Ventura, CA www.bananasandhammocks.com “Every generation makes its mark in history, but that mark can often fizzle out and be forgotten with time. On the contrary, mid-century design remains a constant source of inspiration for designers around the world. Hudson Valley’s Glendale pendant evokes that era’s sense of wonder and delight, just like the 1957 launch of the Sputnik satellite, which the original fixture was named after. In addition to its nostalgic flair, the Glendale’s aged brass finish and geometric outer frame creates a timeless elegance that will complement any decor.” Glendale by Hudson Valley Lighting® L AR GER T H AN LIGHT | SUMME R
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