You know that expression “everything happens for a reason?” A couple of weeks ago I was driving back to work after grabbing some lunch and as I was waiting at a red light I noticed a truck in front of me that had an 800 number for a home handyman. Thinking this was “a sign” I quickly grabbed my iPhone and snapped a shot of the number so I could call later on.
I had stored the chandelier we purchased from Overstock.com (it’s the Maria Theresa 6-light chandelier, but I can’t find it online anymore) for a couple of months before we actually assembled it and I knew we would have to eventually install it…and uh, yeah, I wasn’t about to attempt it myself.
I wanted to hire a professional and so I took a chance by calling a random business I found by being at a stoplight.
I hired Kyle Pentecost from One Call Home Handyman do the job and I’m glad I did. I like to work with people who are really responsive, and Kyle fit the ticket and was helpful throughout the entire process. My emails were always returned within a few hours and he guided us on what materials we would need. He also covered our island’s counter top so it wouldn’t get dirty when he came to our home, which I appreciated.
Because we have recessed lights throughout our entire home, Kyle had us purchase a product called The Can Converter, which converts a recessed light can to accommodate a chandelier or ceiling fan.
We also purchased extra chain, a 50lb hook and some light bulbs for the chandelier.
Here are some photos from the install process:
Because our recessed light can wasn’t centered over the island, Kyle installed it and then swaggered the chain and added a hook in the ceiling so that it would be centered.
Here’s the beautiful finished product:
You may have also noticed something else about these photos—I got a new lens for my Canon Rebel T2i! I got the “nifty fifty” lends (50mm 1.8). It’s supposed to be one of the best for the money and great for portraits (I mainly got it for my outfit photos). It doesn’t zoom in or out like my other lens, so you have to stand quite far from the subject you’re photographing to get everything in frame—which is actually perfect since I used a tripod for my outfit photos.
I am so pleased we decided to put a chandelier in our kitchen. It adds some elegance to the space and just sparkles and shines beautifully.
If you are in the Houston area, I highly recommend Kyle’s services for any kind of handyman work from painting to electric to plumbing (and much more!). The rates (in my opinion) are very reasonable at $65/hr. You can reach Kyle via email at [email protected] or by phone at (832) 800-4441. You can also visit his website www.onecallhomehandyman.com.
xoxo,
Veronika.
It's beautiful Veronika! I love it – esp. with those pink peonies underneath! 😉
PS – I also use the Canon "nifty fifty." LOVE IT!
@mary ann— how far away do you place your tripod? I am finding that I have to stand really far away to be in full frame (like even to take these photos of my kitchen I had to basically stand at the other end of my house in the living room
Omg I LOVE that chandelier!! So so pretty! Your kitchen looks so fresh 🙂 Love it.
LOVE IT!!! Oh that's so beautiful and classy! Good job picking it!
It's so chic! love it!!!
Love the chandelier Veronika, absolutely gorgeous! It looks perfect in that space!
–Melissa M
WOW!! The chandelier completely transforms your kitchen area. It is unique, classic and gorgeous. And how great that you found a handyman so reliable and qualified. I'm sure you'll find more projects for him in the future as you and H transform your new home and make it truly yours.
XO – Marion
Love it! I need one similar for over my master bath tub. I think they are fantastic!
I love it!!!!!
So pretty, veronika! And um, can you please let Kyle know his services are needed in colorado? Levi and I have a whole mess of lighting (including a chandelier just like yours, except in black!) to still hang up here–good handymen are really hard to find!
Hey honey! Following you now! Is your pick the striped top? I will add credit for it so you get some people heading over to you! Kori xoxo
hi kori 🙂 my pic is the one where i'm smiling and kind of looking down! no need to credit me though, I'm not picky 🙂
So pretty! And I can already tell you will love it even more after you paint because it will stand out with the wall color beautifully. And thanks for the handyman info- I need someone for similar projects over here:)
It really look fantastic! Great job!
It looks beautiful! I love fancy chandeliers in unexpected places like a kitchen!
Sorry you're not feeling well! Get better soon!:)
really Beautiful 😀 Congrats
It looks beautiful. He did a great job!
Yes, it's an interesting lens. I have to stand pretty far away! 😉 The field of depth is awesome on it. 😉
it looks great! only suggestion: 11 photos was a little overkill 😉
That came out great! What a beautiful kitchen 🙂
It looks amazing!!
So pretty! love it.
Love the new light! I've got the nifty fifty too and I love it. 🙂
Very pretty!
I love this chandelier! It looks amazing in your kitchen!!
Love the chandelier over the kitchen island! It's like a little piece of jewelry for the kitchen!! 🙂
are the flowers real? if not where did you get them?
The flowers are fake. You can get similar one at Michaels.
Veronika your taste & style is amazing. I love your home. Great job!
I good handy man is a must in my case my father (thankfully no charge LOL) Love that converter kit, cool! And the chandelier looks so good over your island.
Hi Veronika,
I love your home and the way you decorate. Would you mind sharing where you buy most of your floral arrangements?
Thanks!
Krystle
I love the chandelier–have you thought about spray painting the medallion and hook in a chrome finish so it looks like it's all part of the light? I think that would take it to the next level!