I can't help with the photo-shopping, but wanted to say I love the feel of the room-even like the current light! I especially love the wall color-what is it? (I'm looking for a soft blue for my bedroom.) It looks great with the rug and dark furniture.

Thank you so much! The wall color is SW Comfort Gray!

I agree-very pretty room. I like the other lights (the first more than the second), but I think I prefer the one you have. Also, what is the size of the one you have? The others are small, but it is hard to judge the size you need from a picture-for me at least. :)

I like the current fixture, but I might like it better if it could be dropped just a little. It's hard to tell if that is just the angle of the photo.

The light I have now is big & bulky. My dining room is small. That is why I am looking for a different smaller light. In person the light seems to be at a good height. I don't know. There is just something bothering me about my current light.

The light you have seems in perfect proportion to the size of the table, which is the major determining factor. I would think about adding some great lampshades to the lights and see if that doesn't change the feel for you.

I really like the current light... but agree that it needs to be lower.

I agree; of the three, I much prefer the current one, but it could be lower to make it relate with the table better. I think a smaller light would make your table look way out of proportion to it.

I like your dining room too, and think the current light is nice.. but I totally understand you finding a perfect one that feels right for YOU! That said, I like the light from Home Depot better than the overstock one.

maybe some artwork on the wall, or a mirror, would liven things up. I like the light fixture, just needs to be lowered albeit.

What about some nice white drum shades on the lights plus the fixture lowered? Also, maybe a set of three bright prints for that wall? It is a great start. Love the color of the walls!

I love your DR and the light fixture. I agree it does need to be lowered. Also love the color, what is it?

Hello,

I also think your room looks great and I love the current fixture!

Elaine

Thank you for the input everyone! Right now the pointed part of the light is 29" from the table and the actual arms are 35" from table. How much more would you lower it?

Caminnc- The wall color is SW Comfort Gray.

A good rule of thumb for chandeliers over a table is, 30" off the surface, 12" smaller than the width of the table.

Yours is measuring 29" from the table, but from the center point. To look right in the space, the 30" should be from the bottom of the arms themselves. That's why yours looks too high.

The most common dining room design error is chandeliers that are too small and hung too high. The result is that they look insignificant, don't light the table well enough, and seem to be floating off in the sky somewhere, rather than being part of the composition.

I think the one you have is perfect, if you lowered it - and shades are a good idea, because bare bulbs are pretty, but they get in the diners' eyes a bit.

And I do think you are off to a great start in this room. Your next step, I think, is to think about energy and comfort. Pretty, soft chair cushions, maybe in a fresh blue and cream stripe, would solve for comfort. And a big mirror flanked by a pair or a quartet of lively fruit or flower prints surrounded by plenty of white or cream matting would furnish the long wall, reflect the light, add some sparkle, and welcome your family and friends.

You might also consider adding candle sconces to the walls - real ones, that can be lit for dinner, which adds a marvelous warmth and glow to the whole business.