I got on my desktop to see that print better. The width is right and the length looks like 12’-6”. But not a difference for this spot. I worry a bit about the solid black. It will be on “line of sight” from 4 directions.

A couple other entry options.

I really like this one best so far:

I really do love mixing metals. Personally, I think it will be fine within eyesight of the black rectangular chandelier in dining room. It makes a statement and defines the entry as its own space. I will have a console in the foyer, so with the right accessories I think I can definitely make it flow. So far, all the ideas are much better than my original!!! If you see other good options, would love to check those out too

I would go 24” on the entry light..13+7=20” so I would go up to the bigger size and it is open on two side..no wimpy light for that entry!...

I think the black will connect all the rooms very nice cohesiveness...black in dining room and black fans in open living area..very pretty...what color will you be painting the walls?

Agreeable Gray

I hesitate to even bring this up 😬 but the light in the breakfast area will also be within eyesight. I added it to this collage so you can see all five together using the earlier semi flush suggested by Flo. (FYI...the 24” is $499 so can’t swing that.)

Found another that might tie everything together. 20” round.

Hmm take your time I don’t think any of that lighting is working together.. where is that farmhouse white light going?

The Cliffside has silver metal rounds and black so I like it and it will through light in this long space nicely. Nice price point too.

White light fixture is going in Breakfast area - To the left of the white cabinets and dark gray island.

The drum shape is really to me!

*appealing

This might help give you sense of how these work together.

Better cropped photo.

Well – to my untrained eye, I think it looks fantastic. But – I promised HIWE I wouldn’t rush – even though it’s my nature to be efficient. 🤓🤓🤓 Probably do need to make my decision on the entryway light over the next week so it will be here in time for the builder to install.

And I LOVE the shape and BIG size of the entry fixture!

Is grey trend still happening where you are? It is really past tense in many places.

Unless you just really love grey, I would recommend a warm white paint - or even a beige - for a more updated look.

Yes. But all light Grey Seems to be quieting down. The color is called “boulder” - supposedly the newer fresher grey.

So accent colored island with white perimeter is pretty on trend in these parts

There is no new, fresher grey for wall color. Grey is over. As an accent color for kitchen island is one thing - if it goes with the other finishes. But to paint your walls grey - unless you are dealing with very strong Southern exposure and/or just really love grey - it is passé at this point.

We had a lot of folks showing up here with “grey problems” and still get some dilemmas on this, Folks loaded their spaces up with grey from top to bottom and now they’re depressed and don’t know what to do. One of the reasons the grey fad is essentially over. People figured it out.

Yes....small doses. Everything in moderation.

That’s why agreeable gray spoke to me.....I’m a big fan of its versatility. It’s really a griege color so lots of options.

Colleen your wall choices are very nice..soft neutrals..you won’t be disappointed!

breakfast nook light works well with nickel seeded glass pendants....fans and dining room light will blend but that foyer light needs to blend with dining room..black will be perfect..if you can’t go the 24” size black drum than let’s find a black drum light that is in your budget..many others to choose from..I do think you need to go bigger..

Yes, grey can be beautiful in design. As you said - in small doses.

Grey is part of the shore nature palette.

But grey has a modest presence in this palette; it does not predominate in nature. Only time grey predominates in this palette - or any nature palette - is on an overcast day - as shown in image directly above.

And once grey is all over your walls, it predominates in your space.

Grey is not passe’ it is a neutral goes with anything..you will love your calm neutral choices!

Agreeable Gray is a great color and versatile. In some light it can look more beige than gray. I have used it many times. Colors come and go. With great lighting everything will look great. Your brown flooring will also shine some browns into your spaces. So no worries. This will look lovely and it is hard to visualize at this stage. But I have done this many times. Breathe.

Liking your thoughts HIWE! I really love all my fixtures EXcEpT foyer. I do want pizazz and to make an impression....love drum shape....happy I keep it black....big is good. If we can find something under $300 I would be thrilled. $$$$ is flying out the window! 🤪

I am breathing (and still smiling) Flo.....I promise! 😁

But when the builder contacted me about ANOTHER decision today about landscape while I was searching for light fixtures - while at WORK - I was feeling slightly overwhelmed. 🍷🍷🍷🍷

Grey is totally passé. I don’t know about Texas... but I’m in New York. Grey trend is over. It has ‘been’ over. And this is really not news...

There are still pockets of grey - like anything else. And people have their preferences - and they have a right to those preferences. But as an overall trend, grey is finished.

Here’s an option that seems to be a happy balance of both Flo and HIWE ideas....only wish it had a larger diameter:

Grey is whatever you want it to be! I’m 100% still happy with our grey interior and exterior paint. It’s a great easy neutral and we still love it two years later. Choose things that are you not a fad or in style etc. Always choose you.

Oh stop freedom. You are beating a dead horse. All design changes every 5-7 years. So here are some houses with Agreeable Gray. Your choices are going to look great.

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Really nice HIWE!!!! ESP top right. Info?

All of the above drum shade are 24-25’ wide and 16.6” length so all will work perfect.

It is not the point that trends change, etc. - although grey trend is indeed over. I offered some observations re: grey above.

HIWE-source for top right?

Shadesoflight.com

Are you sure you can’t squeeze another $99 from somewhere🤣🤣🤣 the rejuvenation light is so beautiful in black!

Haha. Well it looks like a steal now.
You are killing me with the above fixture....$836!!!!

Anyone like this?

Oh no I must have looked at something wrong..wait let me check something?

that fixture looks like it hangs longer than 18”?? Make sure to check brb

Yes....it’s customizable....picture show long version. Specs:

Here you go much better price..

Up watching hurricane/tropical storm since it is going straight for my sister! She said she has one pine tree down but didn’t hit house. She has removed 11 pine trees in the last 5 years. So expensive to do. She lives alone but has a great group of friends. So I will see what I can add to the entry lighting tomorrow. Oh! It’s tomorrow! Later!

Hey dear, take a look at these three elegant light.