Does this light fixture work?

Annette Holbrook(z7a)

8 years ago

last modified: 8 years ago

I replaced the ceiling fan over the breakfast nook with this,

Closeup,

The exterior is a brownish black and the inside of the shades are copper.

I need to replace the fan light combo is the kitchen adjoining. I need something with as many bulbs as possible as this is the main light source in the kitchen. It is a log cabin, so until we decide to totally redo the kitchen I will have to live with this one light for the foreseeable future.

I was looking at this fixture, I’ve read the reviews of the look and the rust option is more black with copper showing through. The pic shows the copper option so this one has much more copper

This is another option, I like the fixture and the circles go with the round cutouts. But the bulbs face up not down which won’t light as much.

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palimpsest

8 years ago

I would consider a linear track with a black finish to get light more evenly dispersed down the length of the kitchen -- instead of a central fixture which will cast a lot of shadows with its design. And under cabinet lighting as well

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Annette Holbrook(z7a)
Original Author
8 years ago
Thanks. There is under cabinet lighting which is very helpful.
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palimpsest
8 years ago
The second fixture will also cast a lot of shadows. These are more ornamental than for overall general lighting
nosoccermom
8 years ago
I agree to use track lighting.

IKEA 35.00.

Or Kichler
Annette Holbrook(z7a)
Original Author
8 years ago
That Kichler one might work. I just measured the kitchen and it is 11’4” by 11” wide. Center of fixture is at 5’10” from back wall so pretty much centered.
Annette Holbrook(z7a)
Original Author
8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago
So based on the chandelier I have, do any of these work?

On this last one I think I could easily paint the inside a copper shade.

oh, and forgot this one, not a track light but not in a cage. Although the track light idea has grown on me I thought I’d better ask on this one.
beckysharp Reinstate SW Unconditionally
8 years ago
My preference would be for one of the straight vs. curved fixtures. 1st choice Abby, 2nd choice Denise. I do like the Kichler one, too.
nosoccermom
8 years ago
I like the look of the last one but don't think those bulbs generate enough light.

Love the idea of painting inside of shades a copper color!
bossyvossy
8 years ago
If light is so important, I think fixtures with dark shades are not the best choice. I think a fixture w/clear

shades w/b much better. I don’t think the one in this pic is the best, but it illustrates my idea of clear shades for maximum lighting. And something straight. Nothing curvy or whimsical.
palimpsest
8 years ago
I think an actual track 5-6 feet long would be best.