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Ceiling light on peeled pole ceiling

13 years ago
last modified: 13 years ago
We are buying a vacation home in the San Juan Islands of Washington state. It is a charming stone house that we are planning to update while retaining much of its rustic charm. The flooring is changing, the stone walls will be cleaned and patched, and the window trim will be painted. One of my dilemmas is lighting the... the front room has a peeled pole ceiling that is great, but the current entry light looks awful, as you can see in the photo. I just can't think of what would look good! Unfortunately, the ceilings are pretty low, so it needs to be something flush mounted or very close to the ceiling. Anyone have any ideas?

Comments (18)

  • PRO
    13 years ago
    The San Juan's are beautiful I have done work for clients up there , what's going in the room ? What about track lighting giving you different options to light up certain areas
  • 13 years ago
    Have you looked at Rejuvenation for ideas? Here's one:
  • 13 years ago
    Or, for about one-tenth of the price, check out Home Depot for a plain fixture that will let the pole ceiling be the focus:
    http://www.homedepot.com/p/t/202648844?productId=202648844&storeId=10051&langId=-1&catalogId=10053&MERCH=REC-_-product-2-_-202051610-_-202648844-_-N#.Ue4bwGt5mK0
  • 13 years ago
    Lol, I call these boob or nipple lights.
  • 13 years ago
    Here's my choice - semi-flush installation. I manage vacation properties if you'd like to make the home available to others when you can't be there - a great way to keep it paying for its own upkeep and overhead.
    Semi-Flush Earth Tone Art Glass Tiffany Style Ceiling Light | LampsPlus.com · More Info
  • 13 years ago
    Unfortunalely these lamps don't give much light. You will need something like this:
  • 13 years ago
    This is the entry, so it does not need a ton of light. I like both of these lights posted, but the ceiling is slanted, and I'm worried the will both look a bit strange mounted at a slight angle. What do you think?
  • 13 years ago
    If you don't need lots of light, consider a nice foyer table and lamp against the wood wall at the entry. There appears to be an outlet there. Just devise a rustic cover for the overhead electrical - maybe a barrel top or some such novelty could cover it.
  • 13 years ago
    HI -- Just check out Restoration Hardware , it will give you lots of ideas even if you can't afford their prices . I think their fixtures are worth it . I think something modern , but rustic . Maybe something in a wrought iron and glass combo . But that is close to the ceiling style. You don't live in the front hall , so I don't think you need something with a high light . More muted lighting , because it is just a pass through . And you want it to set the mood of the house at the entrance . The boob light just doesn't do it !
  • 13 years ago
    Craftsman Flush-mount Ceiling Lighting · More Info
  • 13 years ago
    I believe a pendant light may be the way to go since it doesn't require a lot of light. There are many to choose from (even at Home Depot).
  • 13 years ago
    Thanks for these ideas so far. I don't see the perfect one on here yet, but it is definitely getting me closer. Any more ideas?
  • 12 years ago
    Saw this tavern lantern and thought of your place. Any success finding the right fixture? I think the major light for the area could come from a lamp where that outlet is, but this could give some ambiance and allow you to see how to get into the home before turning on the lamp.Here's a pretty lamp with vintage brass touches. Are you looking to go more rustic?
    Tavern Lantern - Hanging Lantern · More Info

    Arteriors Home Garrison Cylinder Lamp · More Info
  • 12 years ago
    Yes, I do think this tavern light fixture would look great. The problem is, the ceiling is barely 7 feet there, so something this tall will just hang too low. I'm having a hard time finding something that has a rustic style that would look good, but is short enough that it can work with the ceiling height. The Mondrian light above is the best bet so far, but I am hoping for something just a bit more rustic. I think flush mount lights will look strange because the ceiling is sloped. Please let me know if you see anything else that might work. Thanks!
  • 12 years ago
    last modified: 12 years ago
    What if you connect it to the electricity there, cover the opening with a similarly finished round piece. along with chain to swag the lantern over to the highest area of the ceiling like in the corner by the rock?
  • 12 years ago
    Agree with decoenthusiaste. Love the idea of the tavern light run up to corner with a rustic foyer table( Pottery barn style) or a wine barrel underneath in the corner. I imagine this cottage and setting to be so beautiful, pls keep us updated.
  • 12 years ago
    I'm with Rockin Fine Finish. I had the same issue with a slanted ceiling on an entry porch. Track lighting has come a long way and they have some really awesome rustic finishes. They are available in low profile so they won't hang too low. You can direct them to highlight the stone, wood or whatever décor you use in the space.