Hi wicked - Happy Easter. Good to hear from you.

Those lamps don't do your lovely room justice. Just my opinion - I think you can do much better. They disappear against the backdrop & really don't add anything to the space.

The console whilst very nice defeats the original purpose of hanging the TV on the wall - to create visual space at eye level & at floor level. By putting a console back at floor level you lose the advantage. There are plenty of floating console shelves with drawers out there - remember Mark's mock ups & how spacious it all looked?

Accent table - I would hold off on that until TV is up; console decided & lamps in position

wicked - have you looked recently at CB? New additions since you last posted. Avenue Floor lamp and Meryl and Owen floor lamps might work - both very "light" looking & transitional in style

Wishing you great Easter. Good to see you taking next steps. I like the finish on that lamp but I do agree you might need a bit more personality with the floor lamps. Most sources are getting new products in now from January markets so good time to be looking!

Hi wicked, nice to hear from you again.

Thanks everyone! How about here? Better? Otherwise I will return it. I have a couple more days to decide.

If you want a lamp there, I'd put it on the fireplace side. If you want lamps and like a more open feel, consider 4 lamps: one on each side of the fireplace and one on each side of the tv. Then, I'd eliminate the sconces that are over the fireplace.

I like this lamp, either by the chair or by the sofa. I do think I'd put it on the other side of the chair just so the cord travels a shorter distance. I think this is a lamp that could go just about anywhere and fit in and look nice.

Thanks CDR. I’m not looking to add lamps to each side of the FP, but could use a small reading lamp. Thought this one might work in that spot.

It’s been a struggle to find a floating shelf / console. But I spotted this ikea one on another post. Do you think it might work?

Here are a few variations. I think I prefer it mounted though.

Small lamp doesn't look bad there. I am not liking that you can see the wire so much. Maybe you could pull the chairs out more.

The Ikea unit would be as large as the unit you have now. So, I am not sure what you are gaining, except a lighter tone.

Found this on:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/604184943/floating-tv-console-tv-console?ref=shop_home_active_1

Different sizes and wood available.

Definitely mount the console, the floating visual provides a lighter, less heavy, look.

wicked - quite a few floating media consoles on Wayfair, Overstock, Home Depot. Don't think that gold lamp is the best for your room even for a reading lamp

Okay. Thanks everyone! I will mull it over a bit more.

I thought you had decided on a floating shelf and housing the equipement elsewhere?

https://www.wayfair.com/home-improvement/pdp/dogberry-collections-modern-farmhouse-fireplace-mantel-shelf-qlqv1118.html?piid=18527193%2C18540078

10" deep and comes in various lengths and wood finishes.

Not sure what you are looking for, but i have used this brand for several clients and they love the engineered quality and designs. Well worth the price. Google bdi and go to their website to see great designs inside and out.

Hi Flo, I like that cabinet too, but CDR is right. I have been leaning towards just a shelf, but it’s difficult to find.
CDR.. the one you found might do the trick. It would extend to a little past the sofa. I measured though and i could easily go 8 or even 9 feet. Do you think it would look better it I went longer?

Did you miss m post from Etsy? https://www.etsy.com/listing/604184943/floating-tv-console-tv-console?ref=shop_home_active_1

The Wayfair shelf comes in 36, 48, 60 and 72. I think this mockup looks good (although I'd center the tv). I am not sure what width tv you settled on.

We have decided to keep the chandelier for now and centre it over the dining table. We are also thinking about adding recessed lighting. I played around with a layout today. How does this look? I tried to think of the living room and dining room as separate rooms and then tried to space things out so that it was somewhat even.

And. CdR.. yes. I think I will order the 72” shelf you found.

How far apart are the lights in the dining room?

I have a lot of recessed lighting and, frankly, I never use it except in the kitchen and kitchen nook (we don't have any type of chandy in our kitchen nook). I don't use recessed lighting in the living room (the electrician talked us into a lot of it) and don't have it in the dining room. I much prefer the lighting from lamps and such. But, in the kitchen, I use it and love it.

Morning CDR. I have 8’6” between the proposed dining room lights. I went with four feet distance in the living room, but perhaps that’s not necessary since I will also have lamps? Should I maintain similar distance in the living room as the dining room? Like this?

Can lights provide general, overall lighting. They should cover all areas. In order to achieve this, they should be approximately 48" on center (measured both directions). Lamps are generally for task lighting (reading, etc).

The way you have it set up now, you basically are lighting the perimeter of the room, which defeats the purpose.

I would treat the space as one room. It appears you need more lights. If you are going to get the can lights put in, I recommend doing it right. I'd put the living and dining on separate switches and put both on a dimmer.

Like this? Seems like a lot! We are definitely planning on dimmers. We have lots of capacity so might put the fireplace light and or the light over the tv on separate switches? Is glare an issue?

Here it is without the centre row. Better or worse?

Glare is not an issue if you use soft bulbs as opposed to clear.

That is much better. Keep in mind, there could be adjustments when actual install takes place (like if there is a something mechanical in the way).

Is there anyway to adjust the dining room lights so that the row that goes down the center of the living room and row that goes down the fireplace side of the living room are continuous with the dining room lights?

Worse without center row, since the goal with can lights is to give full coverage.

Like this? They are all now 36” from the outside wall, except for the one row in the dining room, which is now centred on the living room.

What is the name of the recessed light for fireplace art?

That last setup with the lights is perfect.....that is what I mean about the 48" being a guideline....you have to take into consideration the ceiling configuration also.

I am not sure what your question is about the fireplace art. You may be referring to"eyeball" lights, which are recessed, but directional.

You could just take the 2 that are near the fp and make them eyeball lights.

Wait.......I don't think that is going to work. Can we see a photo of how you have the lights now in the living room?

I was thinking of an eyeball closest to the FP

I feel the sconces are too wide and would need a sconce that’s slender for the height of your fireplace but what is the distance between the mantle and ceiling.

You'll want at least 2 eyeball lights for the fireplace. 3 is even better. So, whatever can light would have been in that area, replace it with the 3 eyeball lights. Should be on separate switch from the living room lights.

If ceiling is 8', I'd place them 18" from the wall. If 9', then 24" from the wall.

Finally, is there anyway to make a final adjustment on all the lights, moving a row of lights to hit the center of the fireplace?

It’s difficult to get a good photo of the ceiling, but these would be centred on the fireplace. If I understand you correctly, you are suggesting replacing the one closest to the fireplace with three eyeballs? Ceilings are 8’6” high.

Yes, that is correct.

So, the recessed light that is closet to the fireplace is centered on the fireplace and the recessed light that are one row and 2 rows away from the fireplace area centered on the fireplace as well?

Among all our recessed lights, our electrician place a single eyeball light aimed at my fireplace art spot. It's centered on the ceiling over the art and about 18" in from the wall/ceiling edge. It's on a dimmer (all my recessed lights are) and on the same switch with 2 other small recessed lights that are over my big ledge/shelf above my TV area (which is to the right of my fireplace). I just tested those 3 lights since I rarely use them and the single eyeball light illuminates my very large fireplace art quite nicely.

If you are planning on removing the sconces and replacing art with a wider piece, I'd go with more than one light. I'd use 2-3 of the smaller eyeball lights.

wicked - you might find this article helpful plus it appears if you email a question & your plan you will get answers from the lighting professionals. Note the comment in the article about not having lights too close to the wall as you create shadows & make your ceiling look lower.

https://www.pegasuslighting.com/learn-articles/how-to-layout-recessed-lighting-in-4-easy-steps/

Hi everyone :) ( Mark ) I can't say how important overhead lighting is and I'm really glad that you are looking into it. It's one of the best investments you could make.:)

I love the idea of removing the sconces on each side of the fireplace and perhaps looking for larger art. :)

How is this? Three eyeball lights. 20” from wall and 20” apart. Fireplace is 72” wide. Ceilings are 8’6” high.

The trouble with replacing the art is finding an affordable piece that I love as much as the current one! This piece from CB isn’t bad. I think I will focus on the lighting for now. I can always remove the sconces and replace the art later when I’m sure about about I want.

I think the eyeball light plan looks good.

One more option. Art is best illuminated by an art light over the piece itself. Consider turning one or both sconce junction boxes into recessed outlets to plug art light into. I find the pot lights not as effective. So select art first. ;)

I recommend picture lights for more smaller settings where the artwork is at eye-height......as situation where you would walk up to a piece of art to view it.....in a library or office, for example.

For larger pieces of art or where art is meant as a general decor item, I think ceiling lights are more effective.

Nothing wrong with handling it whatever way you choose.....just my thoughts on it.

If you select original art, be mindful of the impact of the lightings effect on the art. Since your space above the fireplace is tight you might only be able to do ceiling type lighting. Always many things to consider.