Benable — create shareable lists of things you recommend!
E.g., products you love, local businesses, travel recs - you can add anything to a Benable list!
Lighting (especially for those on the lookout for gold/aged-brass!)
17
items I searched for DAYS to find cute + cost effective lighting that flowed nicely throughout the house as I was building. Here’s what I ended up with:
Sections
5
Kitchen + Dining
Bathroom
Bedroom
Other (Hallway, Office, Entry, Laundry Room, Bulbs, etc.)
Outdoor
Kitchen + Dining
Island pendants, dining room fixtures, and the lamps that help me avoid overhead lighting at all costs!
My lighting splurge. I eyed these up for months before I saw a sale! I have two hanging above my island in aged brass.
Globe Pendant by Quorum International at Lumens.com
My dining room light fixture to go along with the globe pendant lights above my island. They match so well!
Greyson Chandelier by Capital Lighting at Lumens.com
I love this lampshade for fall + winter. A nice cozy touch to my dining room so I hardly ever have to turn on my overhead lights.
Gingham Pleated Lamp Shade Brown - Threshold™ designed with Studio McGee
My kitchen lamp to avoid overhead lighting and tie in the warm wooden tones of my island, mantle + staircase.
Ribbed Ceramic Table Lamp Brown/Oatmeal - Hearth & Hand™ with Magnolia: Farmhouse Accent, 40W Max, ETL Listed
Bathroom
My two vanity lights along with my handy dandy flush mount lights for the shower area.
My master bath lighting above my aged brass arched mirrors. They match perfectly!
Generation Lighting Orley 26.5 in 3-Light Satin Brass Modern Industrial Wall Bathroom Vanity Light with Clear Glass Shades 4002503-848
My guest bathroom light for only $48?! It makes the bathroom BRIGHT and fills the space over my large mirror nicely.
2025 Upgrade 4-Light Black Bathroom Vanity Light
Bedroom
Not currently the most thrilling selections, but we’re going for function here 😅
The fan/light I used in all bedrooms…I value a cool bedroom to sleep in over aesthetics here, though all things considered, it’s not that bad!! 😆
Hampton Bay 52 in. Corwin Indoor/Outdoor Matte Black LED Ceiling Fan with Light Kit 56051
Other (Hallway, Office, Entry, Laundry Room, Bulbs, etc.)
All the random other lights I have in my house, the lightbulbs I use in them, knick knacks that are probably unnecessary, etc.
The light I get the most compliments on in my house! So simple, yet beautiful with a warm + cozy vibe for my entryway.
Avery Natural Linen Double Drum Pendant Light 18"
This is my office light! Even in a small space, I got size medium. I chose cream + brushed brass, paired with a 3000K lightbulb for a warm light.
Textile Classic Drum Flushmount by Justice Design Group at Lumens.com
Simple yet bright + cohesive, used in my bedroom hallways and in my garage entry.
Bartlett Semi Flush Mount Ceiling Light
I use these in my kitchen so I don’t have lamp cords showing, and around my house when I don’t have an outlet near.
Brightown E26 Rechargeable Bulb w/ Remote
For the lamps you want to plug in on a cabinet pushed against the wall. The item you didn’t know you needed?!
3 Pack AC Flat Wall Outlet Extender Adapter
For the areas that you don’t need a fancy fixture, but may not have (or want) a can light: bottom of stairwell, pantry, mechanical room, closet, etc.
Project Source 1 -Light 7.4-in Matte White Integrated LED Flush Mount Light ENERGY STAR Certified 2 -Pack
My laundry room has a bit of a darker/moodier vibe, and this black light fits it perfectly. It spreads out light nicely so I can see into the closet well too.
Metal 3-Arm Flush Mount Ceiling Light Black
Outdoor
Setting the tone before you walk in!
I used these on my front porch and in the front of the house on the garage. The bigger the better!
Home Decorators Collection Havenridge 23.2 in. 3-Light Matte Black Hardwired Outdoor Wall Light Lantern Sconce with Clear Glass (1-Pack) KSZ1603AX-01/MB
I used the 14in. size by my service door, and matched the same lights (but bigger) on both sides of the sliding patio door.
allen + roth Belford 1 -Light 14.1-in H Matte Black Hardwired Outdoor Wall Light
I used the 17.2in lights (2 of them) to go on each side of my sliding patio door, matching the style of the service door as well.
allen + roth Belford 1 -Light 17.2-in H Matte Black Hardwired Outdoor Wall Light