I would go simple on the chandelier. The iron work will compete with it if it's fussy.

I agree that I would do recessed lights to let the railing shine and not compete.

Same exact reaction as RL. Wood chandelier w a tiny touch of black...

You have a much more complicated staircase than the simple, straight run shown in the inspo pic for your spindles. (And the spindles are only on ONE side of the stairs in that pic.) Keep in mind that they are going to look MUCH busier in your space. I'd wait until they are installed before thinking about lighting or other accessories/furnishings.

Looks like a fun renovation! Very exciting!

Good luck!

Think long and hard about the staircase spindle selection.

Based on the few photos of your space, I'm not sure changing out the wood railings, which I'm sure is very costly is well spent money unless the design of the home is significantly different in style. I might have tried painting the balusters and railings white to see the results before I changed the balusters for metal. Just my opinion.

Am wondering if there is something else available as far as fixtures. All three seem just a bit on the dated side.

Good luck, Jennifer. These are difficult issues to tackle.

Those spindles are fabulous!

as to the light. I would

A add recessed to the upper level walk way.

B either move or swag the entry light to hang more over the front door area rather than in the stairwell area.

Are you putting a wall up on one side?

Also you need to get something that will pair well with the area behind it, if you plan to keep a hanging light there.

Lastly, are you keeping the bottom landing area as it is?

did you choose spindles yet? what kind of light fixtures do you have in adjacent parts of the house? what color railing? floors? stairs? what is the style of your home? the light fixture should make a statement, should make you happy and not be too overpowering for the space? can you post some photos farther back from the staircase? i also found this online for hanging height: "Where the foyer is two stories high, the design standard is to place the bottom of the chandelier so it is level with the second story. This means that the fixture may be at 8 feet above the floor or even higher. Also, for diameter of a light fixture in a foyer example is to measure the room, add the dimensions and convert to inches; so for a foyer that is 10 feet by 10 feet in size, the total is 20 feet; here, a 20-inch-diameter light fixture produces a good visual effect.

This rule of thumb may be altered in some circumstances. Where extra high ceilings exist, or where the chandelier hangs in a two-story foyer, the chandelier may be sized 2 or 3 inches larger in diameter to compensate for the fact that the extra height will make the chandelier look smaller." https://www.thespruce.com/the-right-height-for-a-foyer-chandelier-1976289 

keep us posted!

If your looking for a wood/iron and or beaded chandelier this could be helpful.

http://woodenchandeliersplus.com

Love the fixture, I have it! mine is above my dining tabe, I have sloped ceiling mine is hung from a ceiling height of 15 feet

love it!

what size is it?

I wouldn't give up the opportunity to add a beautiful chandelier in such a high ceiling, you can make a statement with a beautiful piece without taking the attention from the spindles, you just have to go o clean design in white or clear.

Take a look at the few examples and see how much grace the chandelier adds.

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plenty big enough.

I was getting ready to suggest the Feiss light by Currey and Co and see that someone else had the same idea. Our partner store is a Currey and Co dealer, Steel Roots Home Decor. Currey lights are amazing!

Currey and co $$$$$$ Fiess is a little less pricy

its gona look dreamy!

Thanks for posting the updates photos, looks great.

Stunning renovation.

Beautiful!! Great job

Wow, what an improvement! I bet you're thrilled. Thanks for updating!