Tuesday, March 5, 2013

Mood Lightening for your Kitchen/WetBar

Okay, Okay, Okay....here is a DIY Project that has been on our radar since we chose NOT to purchase the $500 installation for the under the cabinet lightening in the kitchen and $500 installation downstairs for our wet bar through RH.  I am not a DIY project type of person; but I welcome these type of projects for cost effectiveness so that we can put our money into bigger projects that we must hire contractors to do for us.   My DH doesn't mind doing DIY projects that are in his scope of work and welcomes the challenge.  YAY!  This means his hunny-to-do-list is growing.  :-)

.http://ricknadase.blogspot.com/2012/09/bright-idea.html This is the link I posted several months ago with some valuable information and another blog post below for additional information.  Both ways are cost effective--enjoy!



Ikea has the lightening and a host of others provide the lightening for a much, much, much lower price.  If you are at the beginning stages of your BUILD you can ask for one additional outlet inside your cabinet for $75 because a outlet is already installed in your cabinet above the microwave if you have the OTR microwave.  If you do not have the OTR microwave you may want to consider two outlets; however, it just depends on the set up of your kitchen.  Just use your discretion as you check out this blog post I found through Thrifty Decor Chick!http://thriftydecorchick.blogspot.com/2010/10/mood-lighting-in-kitchen.html  She did an excellent job!  Check it out!





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  1. tourqeyesMarch 5, 2013 at 12:36 PM

    I definitely like this because it allows you to leave the lights on in the kitchen after dinner if you are hanging out downstairs and it not be too bright.

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    1. RickandNadaseMarch 5, 2013 at 1:26 PM

      I love lightening and this option allows you to have the ambience at a lower cost.

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  2. DanielleMarch 5, 2013 at 2:56 PM

    Very nice! For a quick minute I thought this was your kitchen and I was like, how did they get it togther so quickly...but then I saw the butcher block and was like, no that's not Nadase's kitchen. Anyway, I love the lighting...can not wait to see it when it is in YOUR kitchen!

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    1. RickandNadaseMarch 5, 2013 at 8:17 PM

      Danielle, my kitchen is still a work in progress! lol I still have to put the hardware on the cabinets, the pendant lights up, and add accessories! We are currently using the microwave surface light or the one recess light over the sink or the morning room pendant which sets the mood nicely but I want to see it under the cabinets similar to under the microwave. Can't wait!

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  3. UnknownMarch 5, 2013 at 3:23 PM

    Great resource! I'm not a DIY'er, but I was looking at the thrifydecorchick blog post about dimmers - it seems so easy, and I love dimmers. I think even I may be able to handle that.

    Thanks for sharing :-)

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    1. tourqeyesMarch 5, 2013 at 3:53 PM

      Dimmable lights? Oh yeah, those are easy!!!

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    2. RickandNadaseMarch 5, 2013 at 8:22 PM

      Right Stacey, I can handle the simple diy'er projects, too For instance, purchasing the items or hiring someone to do it. lol The other things I leave up to my DH. I am willing to tackle starting my own herbal garden. Wish me luck!

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  4. UnknownMarch 5, 2013 at 11:01 PM

    Thanks for sharing! We are actually thinking about doing that (and we were just at IKEA!)!

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  5. UnknownMarch 13, 2013 at 12:34 AM

    I like the idea of the lights under the cabinets and I agree my husband is a DIY'er if it is his scope LOL! We were at Lowe's a couple of weeks ago and saw some lighting systems that can be mounted under the cabinets so I was excited! Now I have to figure out what I want as a backsplash. Decisions, decisions! Thanks for sharing the link for this Nadase! Oh and BTW I LOVE your home! :o)

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