A photo of the dining area would be of help and also the foyer.

You can mix the looks with some similar elements. So a chandelier with a similar shape and some crystals would be great. Or a rectangular one with some drops like the entry would work. It is a matter of finding the right "similar" elements.

Something like this would work. A rectangular one probably won't work. Another solution (would require some electrician rewiring in the dining room) but with that length table, I would consider two chandeliers. It would look stunning and the two wouldn't matter because this would look so fantastic! haha! Otherwise, you will have a kind of traditional look in entry and a modern look in the dining room. Can you post a photo of your dining table and chairs? Need more info.

Pictures below... The walls are being repainted this weekend (lighter taupe in entry, darker shade in dining), so please ignore the green/yellow. I think I overstated the dining ceiling height (if that matters)... It's probably closer to 12-14ft high.

We want to depart from the french styling of the chandelier and go with something a bit more modern in the dining room... however we don't want the style to completely clash with the foyer chandelier.

Foyer Color:

Dining Color:

the table above, is probably about 8' long, because there are 3 chairs on each side. You need at least 28" for this type chair so 3x28=84" so your table is even longer! Make sure you do the measurements carefully and either put in your notes on your mobile phone or get a little spiral notebook you can keep in a purse so you always have your measurements with you when shopping. A small measuring tape in your purse also is a good idea. :)

The entry chandelier is actually oversized for the space. You could move that to the dining room. The width would fit better in that space. Then do something else in the entry. Just depends on what your furniture styling is. That was a brave color on those walls. What color are you painting?

I love the green in dining room and looking for a similar color for my dining room, do you know the name of your green?

I put pics of the taupe(s) going in this weekend. Unfortunately we don't have any of the existing paint colors (names or leftover paint).

Flo, where did you find that chandelier?

I will look it up. Houzz has messed up their "more info" on products, so I have to research it but I will. bbl. I'm pretty sure I know where to find it. bbl

I found it. It is a Currey & Company Crystal Light Chandelier and is 31" wide by 31Deep x 36"high, which I think would be a good size for the table and ceiling height you have in the dining room Price could be prohibitive. On Houzz it is on sale for $1690. I created an ideabook on Houzz named "poker33" and posted this there so if you do order it from Houzz, you can use my Trade Program code FDDF3 for an additional 5% discount. They also give me a 3% credit into a small account for my use, but main thing is you get an additional 5% off which on this price would be about $84.50 So nice extra discount. If you aren't familiar with Currey & Co., it produces some of the finest chandeliers out there. The quality and styling is top notch. If you need something lower price try looking on shadesoflight.com They have a good selection and you might find something similar there.

Nice colors. Can you post the names of those colors. I love a deeper color in a dining room. Makes for a very intimate environment. Nice choice.

Thanks for your input Flo! The colors we are painting are from Benjamin Moore - “Plymouth Rock” and “Iron Gate”.

We also like the idea of replacing the wood dangles with crystal ones to open up more options for the dining space. Lots to think about!

Leave the wood "dangles" until you know what is going in the dining room because once you remove those, it becomes even more rustic. If that is the direction you are going great. We can work with that. I would love a picture of your dining set if you have it. That would be very helpful in looking for ideas. Or more description or pictures of similar items if you don't have it yet. Thanks for the paint colors. Going to be very nice.

Removing the wood dangles will actually make it less country french and simplify the style..not make it more rustic?

BM Iron Gates can sometimes give off a green gold tone you may not like...

look at BM Iron Mountain it is fabulous dark and dramatic.....or BM Winter Gates

Agree that Iron Mountain is very pretty. We have used it a lot in our home. A nice warm tone.

Have you done paint sample boards of the paint colors you posted? If you want more brown/taupe tones these colors have pretty strong green undertones. Highly recommend doing sample boards and test in the light of the rooms. More info on your furnishings and style direction would help us guide you better.

Here is Iron Mountain I used in my clients home....

Iron Mountain is great color, but it is more in the gray family. So, if you want more brown, then you have to move on the color palette to the brown side. How about trim?? I assume you are keeping the wainscoting and trim color the same?? The deeper colors look so great with the white trims. You can go either way on color, depending on your style goals, we are just giving you options to consider before you buy (or your painter buys) a tone of paint and you find out you don't like it! Like to try to help people "avoid mistakes"!

This might works:

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