What are the dimensions of the current light fixture?

My current chandelier is 36 L 12 W

This is an opportunity to select a chandelier which will become a focal point and perhaps the STAR of your space.

Please send over images of chandeliers you LOVE and then we can help you select the best one for your space.

I just noticed you will have to coordinate the style of the ceiling fan and the new chandelier. Right now, the ceiling fan reads dated and does not work with your furnishings.

I think the shape is the main thing. I would use a round fixture there. You can use a similar style in a round shape -- with frosted glass or clear glass. If the shades are white or clear, you can get brighter whiter light by changing the light bulbs. If the shades are amber, it is harder to cancel that golden hue. You might want to try changing the bulbs in the existing fixture before you change anything else. Try an LED or halogen with a color temp of 2700k or 3000k. The lower the number, the more amber in it. The higher numbers (3500-5000k) can get into harsher/daylight white and move into the blue-whites, so there is too much of a good thing. LEDs will keep things cooler sitting under the fixture and use less electricity. Incandescent and CFs give off yellow light and CFs get dimmer and yellower as they age.

Thank you all for your help! I am leaning toward replacing the ceiling fan, we do not use it anyways. Then I will have more freedom when selecting a fixture to go above the kitchen table. My husband and I have discussed adding recessed lighting to the living room. I have seen a few photos where there is no living room fixture when using recessed lighting. I have attached photos. Many of these examples have beams though, we won't be adding beams. Wondering if this is the direction I should go in. Thoughts?

Here are some photos with kitchen chandeliers that are visually appealing to me.

I do not like fixtures like this.

I'd love opinions! Thanks!

YES YES YES!

Go with the recessed lighting in the living area ceiling - glad you can lose the fan!

Which of the above lighting fixtures do you like the best? From what I can see from the images, your room is more contemporary transitional. The chandeliers you have shown are not.

It's not that you can't mix things up but it could be a miss so you have to careful.

Actually, none of the fixtures are really jumping out at me. I am really struggling with this. Can you suggest something that would better fit my style? I'm not entirely sure what to look for.

My coffee table is rustic and I also have a cowhide rug. I'm trying to move away from the rustic feel but I would like to keep the table and rug.

We just went through the yellow light fixture problem with our dining room. The problem is, any light that doesn’t cast a yellow glow will be too bright for a bare bulb fixture.
So, your choices are to live with a dim/yellow light (might not be so bad with the decent amount of lighting you have elsewhere)... or to go with a light that has a shade. I would start by making sure you have bright “daylight” bulbs in your living room and then determine if you’re ok with a yellow hue in the dining area.
If you go with a drum pendant, many options have a coordinating semi-mount you can use in your living room.

I have this drum lamp from RH and I absolutely love it. It gives off a really nice light and it comes in three different finishes. https://www.restorationhardware.com/catalog/product/product.jsp?productId=prod2700398&categoryId=search

Eliminate the light kit on the fan. Quality of light is no good and it visually lowers your ceiling.

The ceiling would look better if you had painted it Flat Ceiling White. That reflects the light better and eliminates hot spots you currently have displayed.

Ellenoir - I'm currently in the "yellow light" struggle with my dining room shaded chandelier. I can't count how many boxes of lightbulbs I've purchased and returned, and I'm currently on shade design #4. I'm ready to tear my hair out, as I'm sick of it and now living with harsh light in clear shades that gives me headaches.

Thanks for the advice. :)

Lovely space! Definitely take out the fan and do recessed lighting if you can. Once the recessed lighting is in you shouldn't need the floor lamp for function, so I'd get rid of it and maybe put up a nice piece of artwork. Just make sure it doesn't clash with the metal piece on your fireplace.

I feel your current furniture can support many different styles of chandeliers, so it's really going to be about your personal preference. I think leaning towards modern could be cool, especially with the fan gone.

@jen m try the “Edison bulb” style LED bulbs. They’re bright but not sterile.

4-Light Sphere Chandelier, Bronze and Gold Finish

I have a feeling for this one - the colors are right and it coordinates well with your starburst over the FP. My only concern is that it might be too small? Perhaps hang two over the table............

What do you think?

visualizemaven, are you referring to something like this?

IMHO that one is too traditional because of the interior bulbs -

If you hit the words 4 Light.....etc. it should open up.

I really like your first two room pictures as a style direction for you, and theefore you light choice. I saw these that I think would be lighter but still have nice impact.

rnonwheels, that is direction I really wanted to go in. Loving the fixture in the 3rd photo.

It just might be too formal for your setting - IMHO the rustic table on the cowhide is a very cool combination and the 3rd chandelier is just too elegant for this open floor plan...............

visualizemaven, I couldn't find the fixture you suggested. Do you have a photo?

I'd be happy to take that light fixture off your hands! Here's my address....kidding! I understand why you want to change it, but I love it. :-)

ugh maybe someone else can help us out? I'm technologically challenged!!

The link is above in one of my posts.

so sorry

Is this it?

I typed in the Houzz search bar above

Luna 4-Light Bronze and Gold Sphere

also look at: Crystorama 6-Light Sphere Chandelier Bronze and Gold Finish

These both are the right shape and more edgy to coordinate with the other elements like the coffee table and area rug.

Do you care for them?

yes jddonah! That's the one. TYSM for the assist!

I think they are both great ideas! I think I prefer the sphere over the crystorama,

I also really like the simplicity of this one....

I like that one too - both would make a statement, create a beautiful focal point and connect the elements of your open floor plan.

Looking forward to seeing what you end up doing!

Best.