tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post4273439815523396042..comments2024-03-16T13:55:31.519-04:00Comments on Brooklyn Limestone: Capiz: To be or not to be?Mrs. Limestonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06159249562273770481noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-80603117961801542542010-06-05T01:25:46.929-04:002010-06-05T01:25:46.929-04:00Well, color me OLD. I don't think capiz looks ...Well, color me OLD. I don't think capiz looks dated because it seems like a classic material that has always been around. <br /><br />Especially for a vacation residence, it's important to really connect with the location. Capiz is a nice way to bring some beachy goodness inside, without having to buy shells at the nearest souvenir stand. If you've decided against a capiz light but still like the idea of capiz, Crate & Barrel has round capiz placemats. And there's lots of capiz on eBay.Kansas_Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04535342533974623409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-78529000635305071582010-06-04T13:47:03.533-04:002010-06-04T13:47:03.533-04:00I don't agree with the capiz shell being a &qu...I don't agree with the capiz shell being a "trend". When I think of trendy, I think of something in this year and out the next. West Elm has been featuring Capiz Shell fixtures for 5+ years...<br /><br />They are the outer shell of an oyster found mainly in the Philippines. In Philippine colonial days, Capiz seashell were used in making windows, because they're translucent enough to allow considerable daylight to pass through.<br /><br />So if you're looking for coastal charm with a beachy & airy look - I say go for it!<br /><br />:D Lynda<br />nyclq-focalpoint.blogspot.comLYNDA QUINTERO-DAVIDShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01443098224970691696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-20303726766801436592010-06-03T22:15:05.346-04:002010-06-03T22:15:05.346-04:00I like the look of capiz, but my first experience ...I like the look of capiz, but my first experience with a capiz chandelier was the worst. As soon as I opened it and took the plastic off of the shells, a lot of them were broken. And I didn't want to try it again:-(L.Duncan@Home23DuncanBoyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17226427401291758923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-25247605444630637632010-06-03T17:09:46.942-04:002010-06-03T17:09:46.942-04:00I have the capiz West Elm chandelier in that last ...I have the capiz West Elm chandelier in that last picture. It's much brighter than you think it would be - much, much better than our previous builder light box. Lights up the table well (without being overwhelmingly bright) and has a nice glow to it too.Rachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08521288925253287533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-67679298173223580962010-06-03T16:22:39.436-04:002010-06-03T16:22:39.436-04:00Very pretty, but def not for areas where you need ...Very pretty, but def not for areas where you need a lot of light. They are more decorative than functional, IMO.mrs. pearlhttp://pearlsandprose.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-3759336336057352312010-06-03T12:59:06.964-04:002010-06-03T12:59:06.964-04:00I love them I'm eyeing one now from West Elm I...I love them I'm eyeing one now from West Elm I want. I must have it trend or no trend I'm like you I don't really care about that;but the price does matter and the one I heart is not that exspensive.I say go for it you only live once and I'm sure you will place and use it well!Pink Inc.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06905874533901168040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-22399190182184583092010-06-03T12:07:21.993-04:002010-06-03T12:07:21.993-04:00Another option; available a couple of places, incl...Another option; available a couple of places, including Target: http://tinyurl.com/274hmjh<br /><br />Not cheap, but totally sculptural and modern.caroline (withonlytwo)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-47384069097043955762010-06-03T11:10:52.754-04:002010-06-03T11:10:52.754-04:00I just dont love them. Maybe they are just to fril...I just dont love them. Maybe they are just to frilly for me!Sara Caldwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09462720053563728519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-26054416991657451202010-06-03T10:46:55.933-04:002010-06-03T10:46:55.933-04:00I need me some ceiling fans at the Jersey Shore or...I need me some ceiling fans at the Jersey Shore or I will melt like an ice cream cone on a hot summer beach. ;-) That said, I know they're not so sexy. Capiz is pretty sexy but as many comments say...maybe a dust magnet?Laura @ the shorehouse.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15442672928319257413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-40034124172147762342010-06-03T10:43:03.561-04:002010-06-03T10:43:03.561-04:00I too love the capiz chandeliers. As for cleaning...I too love the capiz chandeliers. As for cleaning - I say use the compressed air made for dusting electronics. I'm not sure how much light they allow. Perhaps you can start with a capiz piece and add extra strands of crystals from an antique chandelier or maybe string together tiny mirrors. Or maybe consider a more traditional chandelier and make or purchase capiz chandelier lampshades that can be changed out if they don't stand the test of time.Never A Plain Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00663921921684385606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-43571218285858913952010-06-03T10:13:44.587-04:002010-06-03T10:13:44.587-04:00I have always loved capiz shell lighting. Such a w...I have always loved capiz shell lighting. Such a wonderful choice for a coastal home!<br />xx-GinaWillow Decorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03792285019821194768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-81718504636517408812010-06-02T22:16:13.161-04:002010-06-02T22:16:13.161-04:00If it is your only light in there I think you woul...If it is your only light in there I think you would be sorry. You can always hang some strands of capiz off your fixture...or my fave, bits of found shell and driftwood...and other "gifts from the sea"!Linda@ Lime in the Coconuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04551293394719390382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-25447210116401076052010-06-02T21:13:48.368-04:002010-06-02T21:13:48.368-04:00I think the capiz chandelier would really fit in s...I think the capiz chandelier would really fit in so perfectly in a beach house.LifestyleBohemiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17293017729810940853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-69111873590016488952010-06-02T20:14:45.373-04:002010-06-02T20:14:45.373-04:00They're awfully trendy.They're awfully trendy.Quinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06539147275000703476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-54460106257386153832010-06-02T18:49:22.537-04:002010-06-02T18:49:22.537-04:00I have two capiz floor lamps, and I love them! I ...I have two capiz floor lamps, and I love them! I love when I have the windows open and the breeze makes the shells (capiz?) click against each other. Mind you they are in my living room not my kitchen so I would have to agree with the "cleaning would be a bit of a nightmare" comments. I think you would be able to tell there was grease on them, they wouldn't shine like they are supposed to. And even one cooking experience every few months would be enough to have a beautiful capiz chandelier look like plastic circles hanging on a metal frame in no time flat. As an example of the way grease can destroy a kitchen I will share with you a story that is just too gross for words: I used to store my wine glasses in the cabinet above my stove, behind closed cabinet doors, yet every time I would pull one of those things out, I would have to clean the grime that collected from the last meal I prepared. (And I love to cook, and I love to have wine, so it was a real bummer to have to do that every time.) I don't think they'll be dated soon, they have been out for quite a while, but don't put it in the kitchen, I think you'll regret it.Shelley Herekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08380942944354622642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-16721433024988266632010-06-02T18:35:21.658-04:002010-06-02T18:35:21.658-04:00Capiz is my faaaavorite! Airy and chic ~ PERFECT f...Capiz is my faaaavorite! Airy and chic ~ PERFECT for the beach! Hope you go with a capiz light fixture for your kitchen! :)Lovely Little Nesthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12245322781909984657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-44307423207959048202010-06-02T17:10:16.476-04:002010-06-02T17:10:16.476-04:00Im not too worried about the cleaning bit - I find...Im not too worried about the cleaning bit - I find all light fixtures to be difficult to clean so this one would be no different. I am concerned about having enough light - its the only fixture at the end of the kitchen so it has to be bring. (you all know how I like a lot of right??) So I think that alone is going to rule this option out.Mrs. Limestonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06159249562273770481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-65648309266385417082010-06-02T16:58:12.693-04:002010-06-02T16:58:12.693-04:00I agree with the comment about it being a nightmar...I agree with the comment about it being a nightmare to clean BUT if you don't really cook while you are there, I LOVE the first one:)Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03212454004456092488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-64450480214007108822010-06-02T16:44:50.897-04:002010-06-02T16:44:50.897-04:00I think capiz shell is properly beachy and I agree...I think capiz shell is properly beachy and I agree about the ceiling fan. I don't understand fans above a table cooling off your food.<br />Can't wait to see the results.priscillahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17097653462715595253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-81324368382415319672010-06-02T15:20:22.959-04:002010-06-02T15:20:22.959-04:00I really like them, so I don't much care about...I really like them, so I don't much care about the trend issue. I have an old one from West Elm, currently hung under a recessed light above the tub in the master bath. It's not the sunniest room in the house, but I think it looks lovely (walls are gray). Cost Plus World Market often has cheap ones, but they might be a little sparse-looking in person.<br /><br />Maybe this light from west elm is an option, hung in multiples:<br />http://www.westelm.com/products/w503/?pkey=cpendant-lamps-chandeliers<br />It has a slightly different look, and with a 60w bulb in each one, you'd get a good amount of light.<br /><br />Looking forward to seeing what you choose!caroline (withonlytwo)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-56169043772293036122010-06-02T15:13:24.967-04:002010-06-02T15:13:24.967-04:00I have a vintage capiz lotus chandelier which I...I have a vintage capiz lotus chandelier which I've put in the master bedroom we're currently renovating and truthfully, it really doesn't cast much light. I need to put the potlights on for visibility and the chandelier is really just for ambience. If you have other lighting sources in the kitchen, then I think you'd be okay.<br /><br />I don't think capiz will become dated, especially in a beach house. We had capiz lights in my parents house 30 years ago and I still think of them fondly. Capiz can be pricey though. If you don't want to make the investment, how about doing something else with interest and texture that still says 'beach', like the Leran lamp from Ikea?Jen @ RamblingRenovatorshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18045745850049751098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-68294028108368154392010-06-02T15:05:03.873-04:002010-06-02T15:05:03.873-04:00I guess I'm just too practical. My first thoug...I guess I'm just too practical. My first thought was cleaning it would be a major issue with me. Being it's at the beach, the less work there is to do, the better.Nazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00316554604305098721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-51023026303483348402010-06-02T15:01:02.281-04:002010-06-02T15:01:02.281-04:00I LOVE capiz. I'd switch out our ceiling fans ...I LOVE capiz. I'd switch out our ceiling fans for beauties like that in a heartbeat if we weren't in Texas, where ceiling fans are a necessity in the summer!Olivia @ Swan White Curtainhttp://swanwhitecurtain.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-69870518668769913222010-06-02T14:27:23.831-04:002010-06-02T14:27:23.831-04:00I've been considering the rectangular one for ...I've been considering the rectangular one for my house. I worry about the light becoming dated, but I also think that if you love something you should just go for it. Capiz would look especially great in a beach house.Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06682247361413446387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-81920247925063536402010-06-02T14:20:59.367-04:002010-06-02T14:20:59.367-04:00I think capiz is pretty, but kind of dated already...I think capiz is pretty, but kind of dated already. It might be timeless in a beach house, though.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com