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brittany_avery24

Help! Round, oval or rectangular fixture in the dining room?

8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago

I’m looking to update our dining room light fixture. The current one is not my style. with The long table and long room I would typically think to choose a rectangular or oval shaped fixture; however, with the design of the ceiling I’m thinking round might be a better choice. I may also paint the whole ceiling white to draw attention to the fixture. I love the Robert abbey bling chandelier which comes in round or oval.

https://www.wayfair.com/lighting/pdp/robert-abbey-bling-6-light-crystal-chandelier-rab3368.html

https://www.google.com/search?q=robert+abbey+bling+chandalier+oval&tbm=shop&lsf=seller:10321,rt:4,pgb:1,cid:10637023590371485340,pid:7873228612507455912,oid:8046913978947951492&hl=en-us&ei=I9mGWoTHJ8zgjwSAprzYBg&lsft=gclid:CjwKCAiAn5rUBRA3EiwAUCWb21qkZA2EHlGA-1x7Fq8qD94Xw2lfaGe1PX9mnY-SZ1jc4Ua2kSBrEBoCpOUQAvD_BwE

My current fixture is about 30 inches in diameter and the robbery abbey bling round would be closer to 35.










or rectangle option from pottery barn.


Thank you!

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    8 years ago
    Hi,
    Nice sized room! I agree about painting your ceiling because anything you put up will have to compete with the geometry painted ceiling. The rule of thumb for a light fixture is for it to measure half the length of your table. i think with the size of your space and table that a rectangle will give you the best overall look. Post pics after

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