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FOYER Chandelier or Lantern - Ideas?

11 years ago
Our foyer is open up to the 2nd floor and round like a tower (you can look down from the 2nd floor circular hall. Photos are attached.....What do you think in the way of a foyer fixture? We like a rustic but sophisticated style (leather, black iron/bronze and touches of glass-crystal/antique brass/distressed wood) the foyer floor is calcutta marble and a dark grey marble (see photo)

Comments (29)

  • 11 years ago
    Big orb light. Big rustic orb with crystals to compliment your marble entry floor.
    dreamhomeinwkz thanked leelee
  • 11 years ago
    beautiful thanks - is the rustic orb wrapped in leaves or wood?
  • 11 years ago
    I love orbs lights, but you need something with more drama. What ever you choose has to be massive and have some sparkle. Your house is gorgeous!!!!!
  • 11 years ago
    http://houzz.com/photos/550420

    I think something like this would be beautiful. Keeping with the round shape, a little bling because your house is so elegant and the candelabra style plays off that beautiful wood paneling.
    dreamhomeinwkz thanked Lisa M.
  • 11 years ago
    That's wood on the above orb.
  • 11 years ago
    Lisa M - thanks soo much for the photo and suggestion - i like the little touch of bling you suggested and it doesn't look too "ballroom"....thanks!
  • 11 years ago
    Leelee - thanks for the reply - that's pretty unique the way the wood trim is done - LOVE THAT!
  • PRO
    11 years ago
    last modified: 11 years ago
    We don't do too much with the metal or wooden elements, but we do have the glass! We custom make all of our chandeliers from fused and blown glass. All are custom made to fit your space. I can see a few of our pieces in there... Our TANZANIA pendants (in Milk/white) or our MOD pendants (in grey and clear). They'll really add drama to your space.

    www.shakuff.com
    dreamhomeinwkz thanked Shakuff
  • PRO
    11 years ago
    I tried to quickly show what either might look like.
    dreamhomeinwkz thanked Shakuff
  • 11 years ago
    I like hers at left - the panels seem rectangular, the metal posts are straight, etc.
    dreamhomeinwkz thanked everdebz
  • PRO
    11 years ago
    The ones featured that you like called Tanzania are actually rectangular and made from panels of textured fused glass. We also carry some tubes...our TUBE pendant is made from blown glass. All are available in a variety of sizes and colors..including clear. Clear instead of white can also be interesting as it can add the sparkle element without being too overbearing. However, I really love the white Tanzania.
  • 11 years ago
    I'm picturing like three pendants all staggered heights
    dreamhomeinwkz thanked lnicol8
  • 11 years ago
    Or something like this if you could find a really large version
    dreamhomeinwkz thanked lnicol8
  • 11 years ago
    Shakuff - love your lighting and we will check it out online! I considered doing a cascade but concerned of it's modern look when our house is a little more traditional/transitional (esp with the marble flooring).
    lnicol8 -I really like the idea of staggering 3 pendants! Sort of a mix of the modern cascade but with the flexibility to pick a fixture - do you know where the one you chose comes from?
    I also thought of doing a lantern but they are either really simple/plain or smalll....i've also been looking at chandeliers and they're either really kitchen/dining room looking or tough to match the space...
    I really appreciate the help and photos!!!!!!! My husband & I are currently online looking - we hvae to decide today (sunday)
  • 11 years ago
    unfortunately i think the cacase lights - though i love them!!! are too modern for the house...photo attached of exterior
  • 11 years ago
    got rid of the red and did dark brown front door and a darker brown/red on the rest (not in love w/it but...) this is a before pick but w/new roof
  • 11 years ago
    What about one of these?
  • 11 years ago
    last modified: 11 years ago
    I like upper left, but what about up/down lighting which would be great I'd think so there's as much light as possible?
    Meyda Tiffany 49092 Stained Glass / Tiffany 10 Light Up / Down - Tiffany Glass · More Info


    what's ideal height? this is 35 inches
    KICHLER Marchesa European Traditional Foyer Light X-ZRT03224 · More Info

    New Dale Tiffany Chandelier Dale Tiffany · More Info

    Meyda Lighting 52060 30"W Torch and Wreath 4 Arm Chandelier W Invert · More Info
  • 11 years ago
    last modified: 11 years ago
    similar to upper left
    Dale Tiffany Champagne Tiffany Crystal Chandelier X-00308HG · More Info


    KICHLER Rochelle European Traditional Foyer Light X-ZC1742 · More Info

    Manor Chandelier in Abalone Seashell, Natural · More Info

    Cristal De Lisbon 3-Light Chandelier · More Info
  • PRO
    11 years ago
    If not going with ours, I like the Abalone seashell one that everdebz posted.
  • 11 years ago
    Love #1 out of 4 you posted. Photo below. Just my preference, but I would nix the two middle wagon wheel type. They are too rotund and off-putting. I get what you're trying to do with your tower, circular shape for the exterior and interior, but those wheel type lights don't seem to work for that kind of space. Again, I think you should try to draw the eye through the space to elongate the view to enhance its lines and not chop it up.
  • 11 years ago
    I like the shapes of these two everdebz posted. I don't know if you like abalone, but you could get a different product for the bling you want but keep the style/shape.
    dreamhomeinwkz thanked Gator84 Gulf Coast
  • 11 years ago
    The one I posted is restoration hardware but if you search google images for 'geometric pendant light' there are so many awesome ones...too many for me to choose to show you.
  • PRO
    dreamhomeinwkz thanked Nancy Sanford Interiors
  • 11 years ago
    Just one more question - is it taller than a 2-story even a bit? go with height, or it will look tiny, just as a dining chandelier can look if too small... just want you to like a big installation like that...
  • 11 years ago
    I appreciate all of the suggestions (and contemplated they heavily (ie: many nights after 1am!!) in the end, I went with the Restoration Hardware chandelier from the top left of the 4 I posted...I went with the 32" size...the foyer is 15x15 but the opening is around 12x12 (rule of thumb I read was add the L & W of the room so 24 - 30 right? I hope it turns out nice - I thought it was kind of traditional but with a bit of funky with the type of metal vs. crystals
    your suggestions were all always and I really value your design feedback and ideas!!! thank you
  • 11 years ago
    That is perfect!! Those others shown were way too modern for your space. That will look beautiful!! Always go with your instinct. It's usually always right!! (Although my wedding dress was #27!!) lol
  • 11 years ago
    I couldn't find that - I'll wait for a photo, yes to photo!?? :)
    I hadn't read the dimensions - how is your house made - I mean history, did you build it?