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dining room chandelier

7 years ago

I want to get a chandelier for our dining room. We have 8 foot ceilings wondering what would look good. Should I get 2 flush mount chandeliers or one wide one. My style is transitional. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

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  • 7 years ago

    One chandelier. And it looks like some electrical work is required. Will you be cutting into the ceiling to do the wiring? Will it be switched on the same circuit as the can lights?

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  • 7 years ago

    i only do flushmount in spaces where it's very hard to predict the table location. Here you have a clear position for the table, so I'd do a hanging one -- in that case, ceiling height doesn't matter, as you just aim for the fixture to hang about 30" off the table top.

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    7 years ago

    Yes you have an 8' ceiling, but if your room is 14' x 18', then the diameter of the chandelier should be approx. 32" in diameter. And you have 66" above the height of your table, so if the chandelier hangs 30 above the table your chandelier with chain can be 36" in height. I hope this helps in your search for a chandelier


    Here is one of the chandeliers with your current rug, but I thought this could be improved upon since this is such a large lovely space so I change out the rug to something with more color.


    I selected rugs that were transitional in style and added some framed prints to the side of your china cabinet to fill out the wall

    This rug below is the least transitional, but I like that it lights up your room and brings in the soft gold of your drapery panels.

    You wall paint color could be a considered a bit dark. I'll bet that at night it really soaks up your lighting.

    Here is a rug that matches your paint color

    I liked this rug for your room, but it didn't work with your paint, so I lightened the walls a bit.


    This room has lighter walls also to go with the rug selection.


    Antoinette C thanked BeverlyFLADeziner
  • PRO
    7 years ago

    Oh that is a pretty room. I have some ideas. How wide is your table? We need to stay within that dimension too.

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    7 years ago

    Here are several. The linear one I couldn’t turn but it would run along length of table. See which style appeals and we can go from there.

    Antoinette C thanked Flo Mangan
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    7 years ago

    Posting photos has been a challenge lately.

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    7 years ago

    Flo, I'm surprised you selected a bronze finish as appropriate in this room. Seems so flat with that dark dining room set. I thought a bit of sparkle was required.

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    7 years ago

    Just trying to get a read on posters desire.

  • PRO
    7 years ago

    Here are these choices. I wouldn’t go super crystal for a more transitional look. We can get a all gold look too rather than bronze. Just help me get your perspective.

    Antoinette C thanked Flo Mangan
  • 7 years ago

    Thank you for all your help. I have not been able to find any wall art for the large wall. I was thinking of doing a mirror piece but haven't found one big enough. I'm still working on the room 3 years later.

  • 7 years ago

    I don't know how it's possible not to find art.


  • 7 years ago

    I really like the rug with the blue walls....Art is tricky, especially if there is a partner with an opinion.

    Antoinette C thanked fissfiss
  • 7 years ago

    I have no suggestions in response to your questions, I just wanted to say that your chairs are really beautiful. I can’t remember ever seeing that shape. Is there a story behind them? New? Old? Gorgeous!

  • 7 years ago

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  • 7 years ago

    Hard to think that I should post with such good help, but I will anyway.

    Currey & Co 9000-0051 Grand Lotus Contemporary Silver Leaf 6 Light Chandelier · More Info

    https://www.houzz.com/products/currey-and-co-9000-0051-grand-lotus-contemporary-silver-leaf-6-light-chandelier-prvw-vr~86000619

  • 7 years ago

    Thank you everyone. Fiss Fiss I appreciate you liking my rug! I loved my rug and I didn't want a matchy matchy look but wanted to get colors that complimented each other. The room is large and didn't want to it to be a big blue room. Also art is tricky and subjective. I don't want to just buy something just to cover the walls. I have to really love something. So finding art has been a challenge and of course there is also a budget I have to be mindful of. Flo Mangan thank you for your suggestions. I liked the style of the P4699 light you sent. Just not sure if its wide enough. Also thinking of getting a brushed nickel and crystal chandelier. Ceh4041 the chairs are about 14 years old. the furniture is Stanley furniture.


  • 7 years ago


    10-light Glass and Crystal Chandelier, 32in Diameter, Brushed Nickel · More Info

    This is the direction I'm headed in

  • 7 years ago

    Have you thought about a crown moulding?

  • 7 years ago

    yes I have thought of crown molding. that's on the list of things to do when the budget allows it

  • 7 years ago
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    The Celeste one is better looking. ( gets better reviews. and the company on your fixture sounds a bit shady). it's worth the extra price to go w/the Celeste, or the one from LampsPlus, below.

    https://www.houzz.com/products/celeste-glass-drop-crystal-chandelier-chrome-32-prvw-vr~26750522


    I actually have this brand(Calypso) in my own dining room and it's beautiful. no problems w/it at all. (they have diff sizes, finishes and shapes, this is just one link)

    https://www.lampsplus.com/products/calypso-30-inch-wide-polished-chrome-and-crystal-chandelier__18f74.html


    I also did the 20" over my table. (which is 40") You may want to revisit your size choice.