Lighting help -- mixing different fixtures

9 years ago

Hello, I have purchased two fixtures for my foyer and I am trying to find a third that will complement them. I don't want anything to "matchy match" but at the same time, the two fixtures I already have are pretty distinct so I'm thinking my third piece needs to be fairly neutral so that the whole combo isn't too distracting. Would love some advice. The top two pictures are of what I already have -- the Lucia wall sconce and the olive leaf flush mount. The wall sconce will be just behind the bottom stairwell and the flush mount will be in the ceiling in front of the closet (pic of unfinished foyer for context follows in comments. I can only post four pics here) I still need a chandelier that will hang at the top of the stairwell. Contemplating either the Delphine (pic 3) or the Daphne (pic 4)? What do you guys think? Any other suggestions?

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JAN MOYER

9 years ago

last modified: 9 years ago

. You don't need a "different thing" Get the chandelier match to the "olive leaf". Crystorama

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jennifersmann
Original Author
9 years ago
Actually, those posted out of order. The Delphine and Daphne are the first and third photos. And here is the unfinished foyer. The hand rails are going dark, the petaled light fixture is one of the things being replaced, and there will be a light hardwood floor.
calidesign
9 years ago
Of those options, I think the open drum shade works well with your other choices. The more squared light in the last photo is too modern and would look out of place imo. I hope you checked that the light provided by the leaf fixture will provide enough light to be functional.
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Abby Barham
9 years ago
I like the third option!! It mixes the two without being to matchy and is a fun piece!!
jennifersmann
Original Author
9 years ago
Thanks, everyone! I remain torn. Jan, I don't think I want two of the leaf -- that fixture is stretching my comfort zone as is, so I don't think I want to duplicate it. Option three is the best I've found so far at being similar but not too similar to the sconce, there's just not anything about it that has me head over heels. I've since come across this set of pendants -- wondering if it might work? Would this combo be nice and whimsical, or am I just going crazy the longer I stare at light fixtures?
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JAN MOYER
9 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
If ( the leaf) is "stretching your comfort zone" you have the wrong fixture for you. Two different styles only. Or beware the visual confusion and mish mash appearance that WILL ensue. Sorry! It's ONE foyer, not three different rooms, separated by walls.........
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JAN MOYER
9 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
Better yet, change the lower one near closet to a recessed, its location appears a bit odd. Re select the upper and sconces that relate to the upper. There's a reason they make "collections" : ) Btw........BOTH the Crystorama come in "matte' white. Or whatever : ) Your flooring is casually rustic it seems.... all Circa lighting below. Other finishes as well.