Chandelier

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Chandelier is lovely. I certainly wouldn't leave it hung during heavy construction like this- too much dust and too easy to get bashed by an errant ladder or piece of lumber.

That said, match to the existing oak flooring, it is readily available. Or transition at the door opening to tile.

I wouldn't do any other pendants, just recessed lights and under cabinet lights.

I have not seen small planked flooring like the original. Just wide planks.
We had our hearts set on hanging pendants over the island, would it not look right with the chandelier?

New floor plan. We were planning on hanging pendants over island and the peninsula

I can't tell a size from your photo, but oak is commonly available 2 1/8"

IMHO drop the two cabinets with 45 degree angles, they don't relate to the architecture of the house.

I would definitely keep chandelier and try to match flooring as best you can. Maybe something like the restoration hardware Victorian hotel pendant.
http://houzz.com/photos/8622392

The chandelier is such a focal point maybe pendants are a bad idea. It really might be to much going on. I really like pendants though...

One thought would be to use brass and crystal for an inspiration for island pendants.

Something more vintage?

Without kitchen cabinets and island this is sheer guesswork. Keeping chandelier... A must. Lucky you!

Thank you miacometlady for the ideas!

you need to find a flooring contractor and they will be able to match the flooring. you're not likely to find the unifinish narrow oak planks in retail stores like home depot, etc. They are more likely to carry pre-finished flooring, which tends to be wider plank given current design trends.

If I cannot match floor, can I use wider planks? Or is it better to go with tile.

Here is a pendant that is both 21st century stylish while using antique-like materials making it compatible with the aged, "crystal effect" of your chandelier.

http://www.laylagrayce.com/Products/Regina-Andrew-Lighting-Hanging-Antique-Glass-Pendant__RA405311PEND.aspx

It looks as though the floor is rift sawn oak and the most dimensionally stable cut of lumber available. Because of the amount of waste resulting from its cut pattern, it is the most expensive cut of oak flooring. I'm not sure of your location but 2 1/4" oak flooring is available but the 2 1/8" typical of your era home is more difficult to find.

It could be the camera as well as your window treatments but the room seems dark. You may want to reconsider the color of your cabinets particularly if you plan on bringing the wood floor into the kitchen. The home has classic styling and the choice of a light-painted cabinet will complement your interior finishes and architectural details. I strongly suggest a ceramic tile backsplash rather than a contemporary glass multi-color mosaic.

What about these?

I like them both tremendously!

The flooring looks to be a vertical grain oak. Hard to tell the width from the pictures. If there is enough square footage the size could be special ordered without much of a surcharge. Small orders may include a setup charge for the special order. Common sizes include 2 1/2 , 2 1/4 , 2 1/8 depending on the mill it comes from. A good flooring company will be able to tell you what you need and how long it would take to get. Special order could take 8 weeks and you need to let it acclimate in the home a week before installing so don't wait until the last second to investigate.

Note: won't need to special order if it is a common size.

There really isn't a question as to whether you keep the chandelier - it's beautiful, original AND you like it. I would recommend, however, that while you have the chandelier down (those prisms are DIFFICULT to replace) get it rewired if the wiring currently has a cloth covering. The sockets need not be replaced but they may need cleaning.

I live in a small city in Ontario and had no problem getting 2" raw oak to lay, but as mentionned, not a Home Depot. As much as I love the wood floor in my kitchen the flooding of a 2012 Whirlpool dishwasher (different parts have broken) has been hard on the floor (my ideal kitchen now includes a drain under the dishwasher

Staining the wood before sealing it will allow you to approximate the colour of the older wood. If you look at the flooring elsewhere in the house you may find that it is laid length length of the room and often with a section T-ing it in doorways - similar to the first link

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6l38xrrbmcY/UlB6HQPRQyI/AAAAAAAAHeY/1MWlwy_hOjY/s1600/zy+West+76th+Street+New+York+Upper+West+Side.jpg

The following show floors in Victorian homes - yours was built in the early 1900s wasn't it?

https://www.flickr.com/photos/krisheding/2216095190/in/pool-jj_hill_house/

http://www.oldhousedreams.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/741-Cobb-Blvd-201.jpg

http://mediarouting.vestahub.com/Media/3836382/box/440x440

many floors

http://victoriangothicinterior.blogspot.ca/2013/10/victorian-and-gothic-rooms.html

Beautiful house! Your pendant choices are lovely, but why? You already have a beautiful lighting focal point for the room, pendants are nice but they don't come close to that chandelier. Recessed lighting would be fine, put a dimmer on the ones lighting your island. I have to agree with above comments about glass tile , angled cabinets, and though I love your cabinet color I think painted (cream is my vote) would be truer-to-era, brighter, and up-to-date at the same time.

http://houzz.com/photos/1354881 in this pic I both love the bright cabinets with the crystal chandelier and dislike the competing pendants.

Oh and I would hate to see tile in the room with the chandelier.

If you decide to work on the chandelier, just know that you can replace the cardboard thingies under the light bulbs that have yellowed with age. That chandelier is gorgeous. Lucky you.

Cabinet color has already been chosen and being made. I prefer the cream color myself! I think I could do the island though, any thoughts? Here is an example

That looks nice. Cabinets will look good too. I would for sure do a less busy backsplash. Those are nice but very modem and not as classic as your house. Be sure to show us pictures!

I agree! I have been looking at subway...

Ooh I like that miacomet (is that an ack reference?) lady! Everything from the cabinet colors to the cream island w wood top to the cream subway tile.

Yes I love this picture Mia

Yes so glad someone brought up the backsplash. I like a subway even if you do beveled or crackled for more interest better than the sample in the original photo.

Ok to get small planked raw oak floor stained to match other floor will not only take too long but out of budget!
Best option B?
Get a close match in wider plank?
Or tile?
Or a wood that much darker or lighter?

This is a pre stained sample in wide plank

Wood is easier to walk on - keep the colours close. Make sure the depth of ready made doesn't create problems (ex doors needing to be shaved)

Note: The "candles" on the chandelier may have started their lives cream

I'm going to match wood as close as possible with a 2 1/4" plank. Which is larger than original, but readily available. I'm thinking of doing a wood inlay in door ways for a transition like example below. Any thoughts?

Above photo also shows some backsplash ideas. I'm liking the subway tile in beveled (in cream) or doing a stone or ceramic tile in subway style layout. I think these have an "old world feel"??? Thoughts??

The cream bevel subway could be nice with your other choices, depending on your countertop selection.

I haven't even looked at counter tops yet.... Will need help with that too
This picture shows a creamy subway tile. It's think and more chunky but not beveled. So far I've only found beveled in white.