Need help picking living room light!

6 years ago

I've been agonizing over this decision. Lights always seem to get me, there are so many options! The house is traditional, but I have modern taste, so I'm looking for a more transitional look, like farmhouse modern. Which light do you like best in this space?

Option 1

Option 2

Option 3

Option 4

Option 5

Option 6

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januarisun

6 years ago

I vote for none of these. They all look like a head injury waiting to happen, but more importantly, a living room should have good perimeter lighting, not central, over head lighting.

I'd go with recessed lighting, and reading lights around the perimeter, but nothing dead center.

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Cyrus Construction
6 years ago
I voted but just want to say, the design in your home is beautiful!
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Shannon Cross- Mosby Building Arts
6 years ago
Agree with above comment that you have great style! Light fixture #1 BY FAR fits the scale and the feel of the room without a doubt!
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gm_tx
6 years ago
LOVE your space! So well done.

I love the look of Option 1, but I don't care for a single bulb fixture that is not diffused in any way. From a practical standpoint, just doesn't seem like the best option.

I voted for Option 4. :)
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Napanee Design Ltd.
6 years ago
Love the details you've got so far!
daisiesandbutterflies
6 years ago
I vote for none of the above as well. Have you considered a drum semi flush fixture?
Red Silver
6 years ago
The advantage to the drum, probably a lot less feather dusting? 1 is a beauty, but the circular in 4 is nice. The drum style, seems 'calmer' with all the other lines in your room. It's nice to be able to see the vision and look at it for a while before you have to commit permanently. The room is lovely!
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Seldens Furniture
6 years ago
I agree. Going for the more rounded/drum like style softens the edges and doesn't distract from the room. I think you were spot on with going for the darker finish!