Inspired by Victorian Farmhouse and Coastal Bungalow decorating styles, many kitchens employ the traditional elements of these building styles with a slight industrial twist when it comes to lighting.  This incorporation of styles provide a functional and eclectic take on these turn of the century kitchen designs.  Ideally suited for this incorporation of larger RLM warehouse pendants, the high ceilings of these two building styles allow for the perfect framing for your pendant to stand out as the centerpiece above your kitchen island.

With an increased interest in the incorporation of industrial pendant lighting in the Victorian and Coastal kitchen styles, an emphasis placed on the use of classic Benjamin or Crouse Hinds porcelain RLM warehouse pendants.  As supply shrinks due to this resurgence of this beloved lighting design, other alternatives for vintage pendant lighting has arose.  This increase has caused many home remodelers and interior designers to flex their creative minds and search for more uncommon choices to suit their pendant lighting needs.

As seen in this featured image from the blog of Katy Elliot, this English Country Kitchen maintains its traditional identity with its spacious layout, ample counter space, and simple yet elegant appearance arranged around a center island.  Punctuating this impeccable example of country charm is the use of an uncommon Deep Bowl Pendant with vented spacing above the shade and around the socket.  This modified version of the Deep Bowl was created for functionality, both allowing ample light with an emphasis high performance through its unique vented design that reduced heat and produced additional atmospheric pendant lighting.

Unfortunately this vintage piece of lighting nostalgia is often harder to locate than other RLM porcelain pendants, but if your desire is to recreate this look with a new customizable American made RLM then the Outlaw Pendant will effectively suit your needs.  Borrowing the same traditional shade as the Deep Bowl RLM with a vented space above the shade, the Outlaw Pendant recaptures the performance and unique industrial appearance of this hard to find classic.  Unlike its predecessor, the Outlaw Pendant comes with options for size, finish, and mounting to bring that extra finishing touch to your kitchen project.

In its heyday, the Atomic Age saw the use of streamlined designs and raw metals used to create a clean look that gave way to what we now recognize as the modern movement.  This movement took place in the 1950’s and 1960’s, which was deeply influenced by sleek aircraft designs that emerged from WWII.  Ironically the traditional farmhouse of the early 20th century was eclipsed by this Modern movement and other subsequent styles, replacing the ornate Victorian details with more economical ranch and contemporary styles.  With a love for nostalgia, this customer project features a unique complimentary combination of Victorian and Atomic influences in this budget-defying kitchen.  Using elements found in their shop, the owner of White Flower Farmhouse created a warm and inviting country kitchen from many refinished items and reclaimed materials.  The traditional Victorian influence becomes apparent with just a glance at this phenomenal kitchen.  Defined by classic cabinets, bead board walls, white appliances, and a series of stacked display shelves, this kitchen fits the much-desired look of a traditional farmhouse.  Punctuating this room is the use of a converted counter display table from a hardware store that has been turned into a center island with room for storage and plenty of character thanks to the use of a galvanized steel counter top.  Almost immediately your eyes are drawn to the deep brown of the oak hardwood floors, which is a pleasing contrast to the lightly colored cabinets aligning the floors and walls.  This contrast from deep rich color to a creamy neutral pallet allows for a soothing transition, naturally drawing the eye up past the bead board to the ceiling where reminders of the Atomic Age shine down upon this cooking space.  Aligning the ceiling is the use of 5 Farm & Barn All Weather Warehouse Glass & Guard Lights, which offer a refreshing take on this classic design.  The addition of these Atomic Era lights merge the mixed elements of this kitchen, recapturing the essence of the 40’s and 50’s that saw these two styles collide.