fixtures

Yesterday and today have been full of decisions for the parade home.  Some decisions are scary in life.  Picking the details that make a home special doesn't have to be one of those hair pulling experiences.

Rules I follow:

Start with the must haves.  Whether it is the perfect hardwood flooring, or cabinet color, start with what you determine to be the most important thing on your must have list.  From there everything should relate to that decision.

Don't over think it.  The decision making part of your brain doesn't have language so go on that gut instinct.  When I worked in the wedding dress industry, almost every bride I helped went back to the first dress.  Same goes for that granite/tile/light fixture.  You know what you like, if it is in the budget, go for it.

Speaking of budget.  Find wiggle room with things you can live without to get the things you can't.  We chose a beautiful carpet for the upstairs, then chose a grade or two lower for the basement to save.

Hippie advice {but it's good for your wallet too} go with Energy Star rated appliances/lighting and whatever else you can so that you can get those rebates.  We are getting $50 back for every fixture we chose. 

Then comes paint.  I had in mind the color paint I wanted to use in this home, but that is because it is a tried and true color that I've used and loved.  When it comes to your paint, pick it because it relates to those must have items on your list.  And don't skip the step of painting a sample wall and watching it as the light changes. 

I included pictures of the plumbing and lighting fixtures I have been pulling off the internet. The builder didn't have a huge budget for these two choices but we're going to find room for them.  Consider it the jewelry of your room.  Perfect accessories pull an outfit together. Same goes for this details of your home.
{All of our options are Energy Star.}

{moen and csn lighting}