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How close do I need to match chandeliers.

12 years ago
I have a large crystal chandelier In my foyer. My dining room is off my foyer in a very open floor plan. I have a Restoration Hardware dining room table and upholstered chairs. The table is more rustic and I feel a crystal chandelier wouldn't match the style, but the foyer is just a few steps away. How close do I need to match the two styles in my lighting fixtures? I attached a picture of my foyer chandelier which I love, but I'm confused as to what to do I'm my dining room. Advice would me wonderful!
Thanks!
Disregard the horrible yellow walls I'm planning on wallpapering.

Comments (28)

  • PRO
    12 years ago
    You don't need to match the two rooms' light fixtures very closely if you don't want to--I agree that something more rustic or industrial would look splendid in your dining room, whereas a crystal chandelier might not work as well even though it looks wonderful in your foyer! In fact, using different lighting can help visually differentiate rooms, especially in more open-plan homes where walls may not be available to serve as a visual guide. Hope this helps--let me know if you want advice on specific fixtures, too!
    Susan Cos thanked Lights Online
  • 12 years ago
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    If you search harvest dining tables, you'll see every style thinkable paired with a harvest table and they all look good. To compliment your formal room, harvest table and hall fixture, perhaps the answer is a modern, airy fixture that has a bit of formality but not too much. [houzz=
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    Susan Cos thanked Maureen
  • 12 years ago
    You do not have to match your lights, but stay in same theme. I love Restoration. Take a hint from their displays in stores. After all they use a designer to show off their wares.
    Susan Cos thanked Nancy Travisinteriors
  • 12 years ago
    By the way hang light 36" from top of table. The one you have is too high and too small. Think scale. RH has a sphere bronze chandelier it might be 36" you have a huge table chandelier must compliment it.
    Susan Cos thanked Nancy Travisinteriors
  • 12 years ago
    Do I see wall paper on samples. Do it. Wallpaper making a huge comeback.
  • 12 years ago
    But try a paper with more color. Your room lacks it.
  • 12 years ago
    This is a duplicate post.
  • 12 years ago
    Don't have to match. But try the same finishes? Try glass?
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    I just looked at a RH catalogue...and they have some awesome lighting! I personally love rustic furnishings with a splash of "bling" on the lighting fixture. I would not choose ALL crystal, but a few accents would be nice! I don't think you need to worry about matching the foyer. That is a pretty "modern" shape for a chandelier, meaning it doesn't not have a traditional cast metal frame, so It can adapt and blend to many styles. LOVE the third picture that Maureen posted for you ...the 2 orbs are awesome!! It you feel they are too industrial (I don't!)....then RH has a few similar options that have a little bit if crystal embellishment. Pottery Barn had great lighting options as well. Don't be afraid to mix it up! Choose what you would want for that space, and don't worry about the foyer. They are 2 separate spaces, so you can treat them that way. there are no rules...go with what will make you happy to look at over dinner on that beautiful table!
    Susan Cos thanked Timeless Interiors
  • 12 years ago
    The last light by Maureen, is kinda like one at RH. I think the bronze would work better with table.
  • 12 years ago
    Thank you every one. Your comments help a ton! The fixture hanging now came with the house I agree it's too high and a bit small. How wide of a fixture should I be looking into? I love the idea of adding bling to a more rustic table I'm just figuring out what I love vs what's in the budget. The table is 120" so I could do 2 fixtures like the orbs. I want to make the room feel more airy because of the heavy furniture. I'm also thinking about a somewhat of a colored, textured, damask wallpaper, possibly navy but I'm scared of making the room too dark.
  • 12 years ago
    And I love this idea but unfortunately its out of budget.
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    Try to go with a similar style, for the openness of the floor plan demands the flow be pleasant to the eye. I would also advise a fixture that hangs lower and is substantial because that dining table is large.
    Susan Cos thanked Charles Neal Interiors
  • 12 years ago
    Do you think this would work if I got 2 and positioned them about 24" apart?
  • 12 years ago
    I do think that would be lovely!
  • 11 years ago
    Thank you for all your ideas and help. The room isn't finished yet, but I'm getting there.
  • 11 years ago
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  • 11 years ago
    Perfect! Love the wallpaper too.
  • 11 years ago
    And I like how the round shapes of the window return in the round shape of the chandeliers.
  • 11 years ago
    Sooo pretty!
  • 11 years ago
    Wow, great job! When's the dinner party? :)
  • 11 years ago
    Love the lights where did you get them
  • 9 years ago
    I was wondering If my door is black should my front entrance chandelier be black then if I do that should all my fixtures be black. From my front entrance you can see my kitchen and I will have two lights hanging over my island as well and I have a chandelier over my dinning room table as well. I don't know what to do.
    My front entrance is open and tall but narrow.
    I'm so confused help.
    My house is more of a country style.
  • 9 years ago
    Also I should add my kitchen is white dark Brown floors laminate and my island is going to be dark brown or black not sure yet.
  • 9 years ago

    I don't know if this question is closed. The family wants to have a grand crystal chandlier for our foyer. However, the decor I have in mind for the living room, which is just off the foyer is kind of Moroccan. I have been dreaming of these black chandliers with candle-like lights. Any way they could match?