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November 22, 2008
Ideas for brownstone hallway lighting fixtures
We are nearing the end of a total gut renovation of our brownstone and I am trying to decide on lighting fixtures for our hallways (3 floors total with 2 hall lights per floor). Our decor is pretty traditional so I don't need anything very formal. I'm also not sure if I would like flush vs semi-flush vs pendant lights. Any ideas would be appreciated!!
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My brownstone didn't have any of the original lights, which bummed me out. I bought antique fixtures from local stores and on ebay. I put hanging fixtures on the parlor and 3rd floors where the ceilings are high. The top and garden levels have flush or close to ceiling.
Got so into the restoration, now I'm in the biz. See if anything floats your boat from my online store. I can do a deal on multiples.
http://www.reclaimedhome.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=69
Posted by: rh at November 22, 2008 3:07 PM
http://www.schoolhouseelectric.com/fixtures-type.asp?type=SurfaceMount
Posted by: Bklyn Fire Alarm Guy at November 23, 2008 9:36 AM
Your original lights may have been gas lights. If electricity was added around the turn of the century, you may have had lightbulbs dangling from wires. Anything later would have an Arts & Crafts shape with highly decorated surfaces.
Hanging lights work best in entry ways and parlors. You can go with something very simple such a plain ceramic socket with Edison bulb in more utilitarian areas, and traditional plain glass covered fixtures in kitchens. My local corner hardware store sells both of the latter, so they are easy to find and inexpensive.
Posted by: mopar at November 24, 2008 1:15 PM
I used flush mount schoolhouse lights purchased from Rejuvenaition. They also have them at places like restoration hardware. The were not too expensive and they offer a nice, traditional look. I used four of them on my top floor hallway and they look great. I think the are good for the non-parlor floors. Personally, I like a hall lantern type fixture or chandelier for the parlor floor, because they are more dramatic.
Good luck
Posted by: homey at November 24, 2008 10:39 PM
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