Need advice on pendant lights and chandelier suggestion!

8 years ago

I am considering 2 of the Livex Jefferson pendants with the clear diamond cut glass shades for our new center island, which is 90" long by 50" wide. . Looking for advice – also any suggestions on a chandelier to coordinate with them. Chandelier would be going over a 60 inch round. The home is down on the coast in Rhode Island so looking for something casual- not anything formal looking. Thanks! :)

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Porter Edun

8 years ago

The bell jar light is fairly traditional for a home near the beach if that is the look you are seeking. I own a very large one and I tell you they are a REAL pain to clean as well. Un hook the chain/bar in your case, carefully not to break the glass and a heavy cleaning every few months on a stair landing, but in a kitchen might be a bit more with cooking and so on. Just wanted to toss that out. A lot of maintenance with the bell jar.

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Porter Edun
8 years ago
Perhaps some glass globes or downward glass cone shape lights over the island and a capiz shell chandelier over the table?
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Porter Edun
8 years ago
many, many different styles of Capiz shell chandeliers.... they are very pretty especially in a coastal setting.
ptreckel
8 years ago
I agree with Porter Edun. This is a beautiful fixture, but not for this application. The facets will accumulate any grease and grime in the air. And flies (sorry!) will die and collect in the closed bottom.
amhers104
Original Author
8 years ago
Thanks for your input. That was my fear with that particular pendant I posted – even though I do love the fixture. You can fill the houses near the beach area I don't want it "too beachy" looking. I really am not a fan of the shells lighting fixture.
I also do tend to really like the Pottery Barn/ Restoration Hardware look.
What are peoples thoughts on this type pendant for over the island?
Porter Edun
8 years ago
Darlana is a beautiful light... I love it for islands and they have a large if you prefer for over the table. It's a go to for us!
Porter Edun
8 years ago
You could use it as a chandelier with glass globes or glass cones, etc on the island and a large Darlana over the table or you could do the two medium over the island.
amhers104
Original Author
8 years ago
Thanks!! If i did these 2 pendants over the island, I don't think I would want the same over the 60 inch round table. Any suggestions on a chandelier that would complement these pendants. I am thinking maybe something round?? This is so stressful for me so any suggestions are highly appreciated. :)
Porter Edun
8 years ago
90x50 you would want the medium and on a dimmer as they do put of a lot of light.

It pairs well with most any light which is nice.
Porter Edun
8 years ago
No, I agree with you.... I was just sending a photo of it as a chandelier with a more RH pendant over the island.

You could do an orb over the table if you like that look.
Porter Edun
8 years ago
Here are two lanterns I grabbed not Darlana, but for a visual and an orb.
Meghan Lane
8 years ago
I agree with Porter Edun with the Darlana chandelier for that space. I think it fits perfectly!
Porter Edun
8 years ago
so many different style orbs out there... again, I just tossed up an orb and some lanterns so you can see. RH has some very nice ones with spare metal and nice candle lights.

not sure if they have one that is small enough though.
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Gray & Walter, Ltd.
8 years ago
I commend Porter for telling the truth about Bell Jar fixtures. People have no idea how difficult they are to clean unless you have hot and cold running cleaning ladies! Good luck with your project!
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8 years ago
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amhers104
Original Author
8 years ago
A few weeks have passed without a decision on lighting. I have looked at so many pictures online as well as Houzz and I really do love the Livex Jefferson pendants I originally posted. I keep going back to them! So I am going to go with them- and deal with keeping them clean.
Now i am struggling with a chandelier for over the 60 inch round table. Any suggestions for chandelier?
Porter Edun
8 years ago
Since the light has the diamond etched glass making it a bit more fancy in appearance you might try the large silver Darlana over the table or a simple silver tone candlestick chandelier. There is also Large Darlana double cage