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Using the right lighting in your kitchen can make a huge difference and can actually make your space look much bigger or a lot smaller if not used correctly. Hanging pendant lighting in your kitchen is the perfect way to subtly illuminate every corner of your cooking space and avoid circles of harsh light. Here’s how to hang them the right way:

Choose the Right Sized Lights

The larger your space is that you want to light, the bigger your pendant lights should be. If you are looking for overall light in your kitchen, space your pendant lights evenly throughout your room to illuminate the whole space. If you are just looking to light up a small space over the sink or kitchen island, a small pendant light will work.

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Hang Them Right

When hanging your pendant lights make sure to hang them at the right height. If you have an 8 foot ceiling, your light should hang 12-20 inches from the ceiling. If you have a 9 foot ceiling, it should hang 15-30 inches below. For each additional foot of height, add 3 inches.

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Choose a Style

There are tons of different types of pendant lights on the market, so make sure to choose the right style that fits your home’s decor. If you are aiming towards a retro style kitchen, glass orbs will fit in perfectly. Lights made from glass and chrome look sleek and modern. Other types that have a shade around them look classic and traditional while vintage industrial lighting tends to be metallic and made of stainless steel or brass. Whatever type of pendant lighting you choose, make sure it blends well with your existing decor for a look thats both flawless and functional.

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Snapdragon Home Décor is an online boutique that carries a wide selection of unique home décor accents that just scream – welcome home! I’m thrilled to be kicking off the spring season and partnering with this new online shop that has such a cozy and small-town feel! Snapdragon has a lot of products that will give your home a finishing touch and really wrap it up with love!

Snapdragon Home Décor was founded by Suzanne Lillie, a small town gal from Kingston, Massachusetts with a lot of style! Suzanne used to be a religious mail order shopper but transitioned early on to online shopping and loves it! Her passion for décor, design, and online shopping all led to start her own online home décor boutique.

Suzanne’s overall style is super comfy, and homey which translates to a lot of the products she features in her shop. This lovely living room featured in Architectural Digest really shows off the kind of style Snapdragon portrays. Just an overall relaxed, timeless look that’s perfect for a family environment.

Here’s a great way to incorporate a homey, cozy feel into your home this spring – lots of plants, warm colors, and a natural color scheme of beige, taupe, green, and violet!

Suzanne has a lot of experience in making a new house, home! She’s moved at least ten times since leaving her parent’s home and each time managed to turn an empty room into a cozy, family home. She loves filling her home with décor accents, and accessories that create and cherish family memories.

This living room has a coastal, beach-y vibe that I’m obsessed with! Snapdragon Home Decor has a lot of products that perfectly mimic this style!

Remember that the key to a comfortable home is by decorating with things you LOVE and that have meaning to you. Unique finds like this indigo paisley bowl from Snapdragon, and this metal cookbook holder are perfect to give your kitchen a family atmosphere.

Visit Snapdragon Home Decor here to snatch up some unique finds for your home! 

DON’T MISS OUT on a great find! You’ll want to keep checking back as new things are constantly popping up for spring!

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Creating the outdoor kitchen of your dreams requires a little more than popping down a few plastic chairs and firing up the barbie! Follow these essential tips before designing an outdoor kitchen to avoid any mistakes and troubles down the road:

Select Durable Surfaces

Make sure you choose heavy-duty surfaces for your outdoor kitchen to withstand all kinds of temperatures and climates. Stainless steel, stone, slate, tile, and stucco are all great countertop surfaces for your kitchen.

Don’t Forget the Essentials

Running into the house to throw something in the trash is something you don’t want to be doing at your next family barbeque. Don’t skip the essentials and plan a storage area underneath your countertops to store necessities like a trash bin, and baskets to hold napkins, glasses, sponges, and other cleaning supplies.

Keep Warm

Even the hottest summer days can have chilly evenings. This is especially true in locations like North Vancouver Canada, where the arctic winds can dampen the warmest real estate. The last thing you want to be doing is packing up and heading indoors. Install a big fireplace to keep warm and extend your outdoor party. If you aren’t in the business of installing a built-in fireplace, opt for a fire pit or a charnwood stove.

Focus on Lighting

Extend those long, gorgeous summer nights as much as possible with the right type of lighting and ambience. Soft overhead lights or twinkling chandeliers above the dining table or grilling area are key to creating the perfect intimate atmosphere outdoors.

Make Clean-up Easy 

Choosing the right flooring is vital for an easy-breezy cleanup. Tiles are the perfect choice for an outdoor kitchen since you can easily sweep up outdoor messes like garden debris, soil, leaves, and cut grass.

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