We are getting closer to our house being done and we’ve been stopping by weekly to check on the progress. The latest development: we have stucco! I’m sure we won’t be able to get inside anytime we want much longer. We had our walk through before the drywall went up right before Christmas and I was reminded of where we put recessed lights and where we just have the wiring to add light fixtures or ceiling fans. There are a lot more places that need lighting than I remembered.
Living in the desert, we initially discussed putting ceiling fans in all of the bedrooms instead of light fixtures. It makes sense considering how hot it gets here during the summer but now that we are getting closer to having to make decisions on lighting, I am having second thoughts about the ceiling fans. We had ceiling fans in our condo as well as in the apartment we are living in now and honestly, we rarely, if ever, use them. Which has led me to toying with the idea of foregoing the fans for light fixtures in the bedrooms and living room.
When I sit down and think about the number of light fixtures we need, it’s a bit overwhelming. Since neither of the kids rooms will have recessed lights, a lighting decision needs to be made for their rooms pretty quickly. Here’s a sneak peek of a few of my top contenders for their rooms right now:
The top three are my current top choices for Lexi’s room and the bottom three are what I have my eye on for Dylan’s room. We will be keeping the kids existing furniture but both need updated decor and Dylan needs new bedding. I have a pretty good idea of exactly what Lexi’s room will look like and I think she will absolutely love it, but am very undecided Dylan’s room.
I think her room would look so cute with any of the above lights. It will be really hard making a final decision. I love the chandeliers but don’t want them hanging low enough over their beds that they will mess with them. Dylan’s room is a challenge because I want it to be something he’s comfortable in now and will be for a number of years. I’ve tried getting his input on new bedding and it’s not going anywhere fast. I am going to do my best and hope to get his seal of approval when it’s done.
What do you think? Keep the original game plan of ceiling fans in bedrooms or opt for a pretty light fixture instead?
Now that I’ve been looking at just these six light fixtures for the last hour, I think I have my top choice for each of them and come up with the perfect room for Dylan. I think my choice might surprise you.
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