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Lighting Design Question

7 years ago
last modified: 7 years ago

Any lighting designers out there? How much do chandeliers need to match from room to room. Same finishes, same styles, a little something that is similar on each? I need 3. The two I am curious about would be entry foyer (two story) and dining room. In certain spots, you would be able to see both at the same time, should they be similar? The photo of the globe light is what was purchased for the area over the table in the breakfast area,


the cage light is purchased pendants.(pic 2) The last picture is the area I am asking about. (This is the model, not my home) Any suggestions on tying those to the foyer and dr would be appreciated.






Comments (7)

  • 7 years ago

    Too confusing of a question maybe?

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    7 years ago

    Hi Linda! Our suggestion when working with multiple fixtures in an open space is to make sure that they compliment each other as far as style. That will be the deciding factor. For your candle style chandelier, other ones like that. Also complimenting hardware!

  • 7 years ago

    Thank you Shakuff, can I do something with the candle style in another finish if it has some black on it too or best to do all the same finish?

  • 7 years ago
    last modified: 7 years ago

    Definitely a similar finish on all. I wouldn't do any more caged fixtures, however. You could do a candelabra style in your dining room, as it will be the most noticed because of the hanging height, and then something in the entry to complement the rest.

    Do you even need a fixture in the kitchen eating space? Looks like there are can lights in the ceiling that would be sufficient and then nothing would block the view through the windows. Could you use the fixture from there in the entry? Then a candelabra style in the dining room?

    If you do need one in the kitchen eating space, I might get a small candelabra for that space and use the caged one in the entry, then a larger candelabra for the dining room.

    Maybe something like these? Not sure what other styles you favor or the sizes you need. First two suggested for dining room, smaller last two for kitchen eating space, if you decide to switch out the caged one:



  • 7 years ago

    Thanks Olychick, Im not big on can lights, its a mental thing with me. I turn them on and just imagine the electric meter spinning so they arent something I like to use a lot. (and I absolutely despise LED lighting) I do prefer a light over the kitchen table. I did think about blocking the view, but I think it will be fine since the entire back of the house is all windows. But you are thinking like I am, i have considered using the large round one in the foyer. I guess I will have to wait and see once I get in the house. Im just not sure if that round one is big enough for the foyer. It has at least 20 foot ceilings.

  • 7 years ago

    I don't know how recently you've used LED bulbs, but I've switched to them in my can lights and love them. You really can't tell they aren't incandescent and use so little electricity. I know there is a way to research the "color/warmth" of the light given off so it's not too cool or fake looking. I just bought mine at Costco and have been very happy. They can be dimmed now, too.

    If the globe fixture isn't big enough for the foyer, is it possible to exchange it? I just think it would be more appropriate in a foyer than over a table.