We've got a similar entry hall and an even lower ceiling. We opted to add cans on a dimmer to the area. There was a wall sconce that didn't match our style and which we removed.

Yes, I could definitely just put a can there, too but I think we have enough clearance for a semi-flush - I just have no idea how to choose lighting!

We have a small foyer and 8' ceilings. Here are some pictures of ours. Sorry the pics arent great. I can get better ones tomorrow in the light. The shade is a cream color. Check out semi flush mount fixtures at Lighting Direct, Lamps Plus, etc.

There are lots of attractive flushmount fixtures out there. I don't know what your style is.

cawaps, I have never really chosen lighting before so I don't have any style yet - but I like the first one you posted, thanks! Do you have a link for that one?

joaniepoanie that style looks good too... I saw some short drum style ones that looked good I just wasn't sure if they would look right in a foyer but yours does.

Tmnca, I think the light you are considering from overstock would look great in your entryway. The specs say that it is 13.25 inches in height so that leave you with 82.75 inches of clearance under it. So unless you have a lot of friends who are taller than 6' 10" no one should bump their heads on it.

I like the fact that the one you linked can provide plenty of light. If four 60watt bulbs are too much can use a regular dimmer with it or just put in 40 watt bulbs. I have a semi flush mount drum type light similar to the one joanieponie posted above and while I like the fixture, the fabric and the diffuser on the bottom really cuts down on the amount of light that shines through.

The review for the light you posted says it makes a drab space more exciting. You entry way could use a little more excitement. Maybe it would make it feel more like a real foyer.

We just put this up in our foyer with 8 foot ceilings. You can shorten the chain.

Andrea Paige, I love those star fixtures, but I don't know if it would look as nice hanging too close to the ceiling and I think the points on the bottom would make my tall DH nervous! How tall is the fixture itself? I'm sure I could hang it so his head cleared it, but the we also have to worry about carrying random long/large stuff in the door. Where did you buy yours?

badgergal, yes I wanted something that would provide more light especially with the frustration of the surprisingly dim fixture we have now. When we come home late we want to flick the lights on and be able to see if we're about to step on a cat's tail :) The one I lined first seems like a good choice but I also like the "morning star" type...

Here is the link: http://www.wayfair.com/Charlton-Pendant-BL6179-BL6179.html My husband is 6'3" and he clears it no problem.

I found a Moravian star designed for hanging close to the ceiling (no chain)...

http://www.lampsplus.com/products/close-to-ceiling-lights/style_contemporary/?sfp=8F491&cm_mmc=CHIG-SH--NA--NA-_-8F491&sourceid=DFCHIG8F491&gclid=CODK2dL_68kCFZRffgodexwM8Q

That star you just linked is nice but only takes one 60 watt bulb. That would not be enough light for me.

Yes I'm looking around for something brighter... and I am still considering the first one, too - just going to choose a couple favorites and then get DH's opinion too :)

This was the first light I posted:

Hinkley Gentry 11 1/2" Wide Polished Nickel CeilingLight

I like the original fixture you posted temnca.

sheilaaus122, that's great - thank you it does appear to be identical!

Here is the one we just put up. I like it, but I really wish I had gone with one a bit more dramatic like some of those posted here. But you can see that this is very simple, and provides good light.

tmnca, I like the original one you posted also. It seems to be bright and open and a bit larger in width than some of the ones posted which would fit your entryway better.

Same boat here! I wanted something that was either semi-flush or something I could lift up in our foyer. I wasn't crazy about a flush mount.

I just had my lighting guy use two links of chain on this...

(Pardon the Halloween decorations!)

Jeannine, can you tell me about that light? It's gorgeous!

i like the one jeannine pictures too!

I bought the light at the Kellogg Collection, which has stores in the DC metro and Richmond, VA. I am pretty sure I tracked it down online when I bought it. Let me see what I can dig up!

ETA: It's by Aidan Gray Home and it was not as expensive as it is on their website. I think I got it for 20% off, too.

I wonder if the Overstock light you linked to will cast weird shadows.

What about Lindsey Adelman DIY?

It can be customized however you want it.

nosoccermom, that one is a bit too modern/experimental for me though it would be interesting in the right home!

sheilaaus122 I should have snapped that up right away - it's no longer on their site :( I am about to buy it on overstock, I guess I was hoping to find it on sale again since almost $300 seems a bit steep for such a simple fixture.

I also found this one - a little similar to Jeannine's I like it too... three 60W bulbs is it too "old fashioned" looking? I think I might like this one more than the first one above - wish I could see them in a real room!

I guess i am no help as I really like them all I think. I also like nadd's light- I think it suits the space beautifully.

I love Jeanine's light ( and her cow) but I think it might have too much height?

tmnca I think the new one is quite nice and no it doesnt look old fashioned to me at all. 3 60 watts would be great lighting I would think. I am confused though because when I looked at it, it looks like it said 14 to 17 inches for height.

I am looking at these because I toy with changing out my entry fixture - but my situation is that the door could possibly hit it so I think it cannot be more than 12 to 13 inches in height.......

I know overstock frequently has at least 12% off sometimes more so if you go with any of the overstock ones at least there would be a discount.

I'd go on e Bay(or Etsy) and check flush-mount/semi-flush mount ceiling light..I'd specify "vintage" too. Back in fifties-sixties-seventies, when most of people used to have these 8 feet ceilings, they made incredibly nice lighting fixtures that fit this height. Styles are different too-from very modern to very ornate. I had such a hard time finding fixtures that I liked for the standard ceilings, because everything that I even remotely considered was very expensive..but then I decided to go this e Bay/Etsy route, and there's so much more choice, often for much better price. Of course it has its shortcomings (maybe shipping costs, or other inconveniences), but one thing I find to be true-the companies didn't treat this sort of shorter fixture as an afterthought back then..there are some really pretty (and affordable) options out there. They're just not new.

If you have space to put a semi-flush(and looks like you do)-almost always preferable( I d say "always" but sometimes you just fall in love with a certain light))

PS I do like Jeannine's light too. And a cow))

I think the two fixtures tmnca posted are great...and if the first is no longer available, the second is a nice alternative. I don't think it's old fashioned at all. It reads transitional to me, so could probably work with lots of different styles?

The sheep is by John Matthew More and her name is Olivia. I DO have a cow by him and her name is Bell. :)

LOL I'm sorry..definitely didn't get enough sleep today..)) It's one cute, cute sheep, that's what I meant to say. The cow is cool too!

I ordered the second one I posted above - thank everyone :)

Does it cast a "cage" shadow?

I don't know, I just ordered it online :) I don't mind interesting shadows, though.

I actually think a cage shadow would be interesting.....especially in an entryway. Lol.

I keep looking at the one you ended up ordering- I really like it a lot! I am sure it will be great in your space. Very updated and interesting.

(And I have been madly googling Olivia and Millie too by John Matthew More. I love those too- and I am the lazy one who thought it was a cow.)