You’re a Good Man, Goodman.

<p><img alt="Pinned Image" border="0" src="http://media-cache-lt0.pinterest.com/upload/286330488779078777_93Z6QLrA_c.jpg" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" /></p> <p align="center">{Image via <a href="http://www.barbarawaltman.com/">Barbara Waltman Design</a>}</p> <p>When it comes to kitchen lighting, the possibilities are endless. I don’t have an island in my kitchen, so I made due by hanging an <a href="http://www.circalighting.com/details.aspx?pid=1633">Extra Large Hicks Pendant</a> by Thomas O’Brien over my breakfast table and I love it. Naturally, I often think about what I would do in my dream home and I always come back to the <a href="http://www.circalighting.com/search_results.aspx?q=goodman">Goodman Hanging Lamp</a> by Thomas O’Brien (available through <a href="http://www.circalighting.com/index.aspx">Circa Lighting</a>) and it seems that plenty of interior designers have done the same. The Goodman has become a favorite in the design world and has appeared in countless publications over the years including House Beautiful, Cottage Living, and Lonny. Could it be the perfect kitchen pendant? Its clean lines make for a bold piece that lends itself perfectly to all styles from traditional to modern and everything in between as seen in these beautiful kitchen images. The Goodman is available in <a href="http://www.circalighting.com/search_results.aspx?q=goodman">three sizes and several finishes</a> with the option of a metal or natural paper shade. I personally love this piece because it can read classic or modern and is a refreshing change from anything that is too traditional or industrial (yawn!). My favorite finish combination—Hand-Rubbed Antique Brass with Antique White Shade, (shown in the first few images) adds a touch of modern glamour thanks to the warm glow of the brass-lined shade. <img alt="Pinned Image" border="0" src="http://media-cache-ec6.pinterest.com/upload/102527328986334989_y18UJqTc_c.jpg" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" /></p> <p align="center">{Design by Barbara Waltman |Image via the <a href="http://visualcomfortblog.com/shade/">Visual Comfort Blog</a>}</p> <p><img alt="Pinned Image" border="0" src="http://media-cache-ec4.pinterest.com/upload/156500155771939409_QsDr77Ow_c.jpg" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" /></p> <p align="center">{Coastal Living Showhouse |  Image via <a href="http://www.tphblog.com/coastal-living-showhouse-2012/">The Painted House</a>}</p> <p><img alt="Pinned Image" src="http://media-cache-ec2.pinterest.com/upload/37788084344714935_CLysIKhf_c.jpg" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" /></p> <p align="center">{Image via <a href="http://rawlinscalderone.com/projects/brooklyn-heights-apartment/">Rawlins Calderone Design</a>}</p> <p><img alt="Pinned Image" border="0" src="http://media-cache-ec3.pinterest.com/upload/133982157634817785_1yLIAmyQ_c.jpg" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" /></p> <p align="center">{Image via <a href="http://woodlandslifestylesandhomes.com/?p=6260">Woodlands Lifestyles and Homes</a>}</p> <p><img alt="Pinned Image" border="0" src="http://media-cache-lt0.pinterest.com/upload/63261569736029517_cMyG4efB_c.jpg" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" /></p> <p align="center">{Image via <a href="http://www.christinamurphyinteriors.com/portfolio.php?gallery=classic-duplex&image=9">Christina Murphy Interiors</a>}</p> <p><img alt="Pinned Image" border="0" src="http://media-cache-ec3.pinterest.com/upload/233624299389467014_OWNo440D_c.jpg" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" /></p> <p align="center">{Image via <a href="http://www.melanieturnerinteriors.com/">Melanie Turner Interiors</a>}</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4DaYp7QPxsxgrGX7HhOotkxGQsHBDkGuRDhM02pyUcALSAeSHiJlPSOfvJ6cII8tExTS-tgbY0mwIZfe0X8AoRK68DOL4qXYdU0kFFOr4t6QDiypBtW_dotpUphEFwkmj8Uksw8HaXbM/s1600-h/image%25255B13%25255D.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="376" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvgINNnb_yuUlnrcRa11dXeENLQ7r3o-MpPye6KlwWxYM0ln1CyW80SUijFlyLy45arLC5ZumukVRhfLP8seky6CzeVcEj2tM11LEIJdQ_9F7YAGj4nuFMvQJml-LK1OGwuOJ3TdQMLec/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="image" width="562" /></a></p> <p align="center">{A Pair of Goodmans in Hand-Rubbed Antique Brass | Kitchen by <a href="http://aleciastevens.com/">Alecia Stevens</a>}</p> <p align="center"><img alt="Pinned Image" src="http://media-cache-ec4.pinterest.com/upload/2462974766364618_ayOQCCSr_c.jpg" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" /></p> <p align="center">{Goodmans in Hand-Rubbed Antique Brass |Image via <a href="http://christinamurphyinteriors.com/portfolio.php?gallery=soho-retreat&image=6">Christina Murphy Interiors</a>}</p> <p><img alt="Pinned Image" border="0" src="http://media-cache-lt0.pinterest.com/upload/37436240623241590_irur4M9O_c.jpg" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" /></p> <p align="center">{Kitchen by Lake Country Builders, Image via <a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/1197103/Lake-Country-Builders-traditional-kitchen-minneapolis">Houzz</a>}</p> <p> </p> <p><img alt="Pinned Image" border="0" src="http://media-cache-lt0.pinterest.com/upload/37788084342992357_orOKVYEk_c.jpg" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" /></p> <p align="center">{A Trio of Goodmans in Bronze |Image via <a href="http://pinterest.com/ladolcevitablog/inspiring-interiors/">Pinterest</a> |Original Source Unknown}</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvcvt37Q1OJl0_zkSxnDuArHXHNVBxghyrbO4aidwUt4_dfewkUyiU_zAJavHrP8i4dIml9Utqm6B_uaKziPz6R47EX3Y5n67ttku9ihc98WcfNaYfKHXXy5XYgNoEaWkMwTES-b-XMjpk/s1600-h/image%25255B6%25255D.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="393" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpmhyf9_uh6VykyzPthAN1cWvYgyjTWwKv1OienZIKa6G6JTntxL_71oPwez_HUnRZ_SB0h_Jug8UtlUz27e3yPdq3W5jJJvdnk7JIiPn-Gz5eAQ7apupRFvkHD0FSsrx2ggdCQI_DmBmF/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="image" width="590" /></a></p> <p align="center">{Goodmans in Antique Nickel |Image via <a href="http://www.benco-construction.com/">Benco Construction</a>}</p> <p align="center">Could you see yourself using the <a href="http://www.circalighting.com/search_results.aspx?q=goodman">Goodman Hanging Light</a> in your kitchen? If so, would you opt for a metal or paper shade? Which of these delicious kitchens is your favorite?</p> <p><img src="http://i726.photobucket.com/albums/ww267/fabkcreative/2012/Signature-3.png" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" /></p>

You’re a Good Man, Goodman.

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