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Need ideas for replacement chandelier over kitchen table

13 years ago
The silver fixture we put up gives off about as much light as a night light. I love how it looks, but it has to go. Attached are pictures of the kitchen. The 8 glass bloc chandelier matches the other kitchen lighting (similar to the pendants and the same as over the sink). Is that too matchy matchy? It was my first choice, but was back ordered. Now I'm not sure. I also have a crystal chandelier in my entrance, powder room and dining room. Would a cool crystal chandelier be crystal overkill??

Comments (37)

  • 13 years ago
    Is any body out there? :-)
  • 13 years ago
    yes,but it only me!!! and i have no idea about lighting,so ANYBODY lights?????
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    Try lightology.com
    Call Jackie there. She may be able to help you.
  • 13 years ago
    How about a Sputnik light
    http://houzz.com/photos/1899290
  • 13 years ago
    Thanks for helping! There are some on that site I haven't seen before (and I feel like I've seen them all!)
  • 13 years ago
    Sam, I was thinking about that last night. Same chairs too! I like that one.
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    CRYSTAL WOULD BE "OVERKILL" AS YOU STATED. LOOK AT HORCHOW DAUPHINE PENDANT OR OTHER DRUM FIXTURES
  • 13 years ago
    Great! Love those
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    Do you want a chandelier or a pendant fixture?
    I'd do either the Artichoke Pendant or the Graffitti by Corbett
  • 13 years ago
    I just wanted to say I love your kitchen :)
  • 13 years ago
    Thank you Tomda!!! I'm so happy with how it came out. I appreciate your comment :-)
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    last modified: 13 years ago
    I love the idea of adding another material like wood to connect with your front door and floors. Too much grey and metal may get a bit cold after awhile although I really do like your kitchen. It came out great -congrats! Plus, you have already done metallic, crystal, etc. I also like the sculptural quality of the artichoke pendant above. Let me see if I can find something online....
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    Wood pendant options
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    I would just caution that your table is smaller in scale, you do not want to overwhelm it with a large chandelier- but I like the shape of the drum light, just a different one. The wood one above is gorgeous!
  • 13 years ago
    it's 72x42, the sergei one is 39.5"....thanks for pointing that out. The wood ones are nice, I just have this thing about wood- I don't know why, but I just don't like it. Probably from seeing Blair Witch Project while at a sleepaway camp in the woods...that could do it. :) I actually wanted to stain my door black, but giving myself time to make sure that's what I really want to do.
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    lol...we all have our dislikes so totally get that. I am that way with oak wood. The fun part about design, so many ideas and so many choices.
  • 13 years ago
    So no one thinks I should go with my original choice? Stick with the same glass cubes as the pendants and above the sink? 2 choices.
  • 13 years ago
    No! Like the Sputnik but what r u putting on walls there because I think u need to break up too much dark, metal, and crystal
  • 13 years ago
    I read this and thought of focusing towards the darker idea of black wrought iron to bring out the dark hardware, and other black accents, and your future door. Here are a few things to ponder

    first a white barrel with crystals and dark iron:
    http://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Indoor-5-light-Antique-Bronze-White-Shade-Flush-Mount-Chandelier/5152198/product.html

    second a dark with crystals pendant, that would be easier to switch out
    http://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Cartier-1-light-Min-Pendant-in-Weathered-Bronze/6813909/product.html
  • 13 years ago
    I just bought a 42" by 6'6" mirror I'm going to lean against the back wall. Not sure yet what I'll put along the left side yet.
  • 13 years ago
    I like the Sputnik too, but some look cool (like the one above but too big) and some look so stumpy.
  • 13 years ago
    I love the matchy matchy lights you posted. They are awesome and will look fantastic, in my non-decorator opinion.
  • 13 years ago
    I like the rectangular shaped chandelier. Love if actually. I might even steal your idea.
  • 13 years ago
    last modified: 13 years ago
    HI -- I love your space and furniture .I think the dining chandelier should make it's own statement . Have a look at Restoration Hardware , they have great fixtures . And i think you can never go wrong with a classic Nelson light fixture. Which would be fitting because I see you have mid century style front doors !
  • 13 years ago
    She's talking about the dining room table fixture, not changing the pendants. She may want to simply match the existing pendants... Look about 5 comments above mine for the matching chandelier.
  • 13 years ago
    Thanks for clarifying. It's for over the kitchen table- the white parsons table in the second picture. It's basically behind the stools, I think another picture shows it. I need one fixture.
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    Hi there, your chairs are quite leggy, so would not want to see you add the light you show, it would look very busy. A dark shade would not show up very well because of the wall colour. I like this chandelier for the satin white glass, sheer shade and its dark banding. I also like the way it references the chairs with the Satin Nickel. Here's the link, it's on sale too!

    http://www.amazon.com/Maxim-Lighting-23033SWSN-4-Light-Pendant/dp/B00412TW8E
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    Sorry 'bout that. Hmm, well I think the Sputnik idea that others suggested is a good one, or adding something old and classic might be a cool surprise in the modern space, too. Or a cool bubble light fixture, maybe?
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    Bubbles are fun!
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    I like your original choice. probably would suggest the square/rectangular one. it is a good scale, suits your table shape & won't compete with your drop pendants at island. put it on a dimmer, so can turn up or down.
    your overall vibe is well done & you've made good choices in your finishes. Very smart look!
  • 13 years ago
    rpl814 - Can you possibly give me info on the 3 pendants above island? Love them and I'm pendant shopping ....... thanks!
  • 13 years ago
    Here's the Restoration Hardware sputnik ligtht - unfortunately pricier than the other one. It comes in polished nickel. It's a bit narrower than the other one and has the spread out look which I personally prefer over a rectangular table over the rounder ones.
    http://www.restorationhardware.com/catalog/product/product.jsp?productId=prod2111786&categoryId=search
  • 13 years ago
    Here is a link for the pendants. http://www.eurostylelighting.com/euu5886.htm
    We have them on a dimmer and also have recessed lights. They are only 40w each but they do give off decent light. We love them.
  • 13 years ago
    I think that your original choice will fit in perfectly fine. You will love it, it ties in with the rest of your lighting and I don't find cohesiveness over kill ;) Your kitchen is beautiful!
  • 13 years ago
    What about this?
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