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Centrality in the Dining Room

13 years ago
Details: Room Size 13 x 12

I have my table going long ways. Looking at the room we have the table toward the left (window wall) to make room for a buffet (notice wires for scones on right). Here is the million dollar question. Should the chandelier and medallion be centered in the room or more to the left to be centered with the table? Thanks in advance.
Centered to room
Centered to table

Comments (11)

  • PRO
    13 years ago
    Can you provide more views of the dining room so we can see the existing conditions?
  • 13 years ago
    Here are a few different angles
  • 13 years ago
    Not sure is these are helpful
  • 13 years ago
    Sorry to keep posting but there is a detail I forgot to mention. We made a faux medallion on the ceiling using wood trim in the shape of a square.
  • 13 years ago
    I love the color you selected for this room. What are you planning for window treatments?
  • 13 years ago
    I'm currently faced with the same issue. I think I'm leaning towards leaving my chandelier centered to the room and swaging it. One reason is I agree with the person above and second I change my rooms around when I get tired and need change. At least this way, I have options. I personally don't like to be locked in. Sometimes change is needed and a change of furniture placement and/or paint change are the cheapest options! Hope that helped you. Good luck!
  • 13 years ago
    I would center it to the room and rotate the table 90 degrees. Also consider painting the ceiling a nice coppery/ gold.
  • 13 years ago
    First of all, beautiful table and chairs! I would center the chandelier to the room as well.
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    Whatever you do the chandelier has to end up centered over the table. "Swag-ing" the light fixture over to the table probably won't look good unless the fixture is designed to be hung that way. I haven't seen your fixture, but I'm not sure a swag type chandelier exists that will go with the style of room your table and chairs suggest. If the fixture is hung somewhat off center to the room it won't be noticed but if it is off center to the table it will look like a mistake. I too am wondering if the table should turn 90 degrees.

    And I think you mean "sconces." Scones are a delightful breakfast pastry and sconces are wall hung light fixtures. Did you post this at breakfast time?
  • 13 years ago
    The reason the table is in this direction is because this is the rooms longer measurement. And I meant scones. Who doesn't like a pastry treat within arms reach? Just kidding, sconces was what I meant.
    The chandelier is a crystal schonbeck. Here is a picture of it in my old DR.