Mountain Home - Lighting Help Needed

6 years ago

We just bought a 13 yo home in Breckenridge, CO. Everything about the home is rustic, traditional, wood, stone throughout, etc (which we love). The only area where they missed the boat is with some of the lighting. Specifically, in the kitchen (poor lighting & outdated style), dining area (poor lighting & style) and foyer (undersized). We are planning on replacing all of it but need some advice on style and how to tie it all together. Here are some pictures with the mono-rail lighting in the kitchen, crazy intricate chandelier in the dining room and undersized chandelier in the foyer. Any advice and/or suggestions you have would be greatly appreciated! Thank you.

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Beth H. :

6 years ago

last modified: 6 years ago

remove the monorail lights. put in a few more canned lights. patch up any holes if you can't reuse them. not a big deal.

the entry is really pretty. you need a more expressive and larger light there.

I don't know what kind of style you're after, so i'll just post a few (but you're going to have to pick a style)

the dining room light can also be so many options

that monorail and the crystal chandelier are at opposing ends of the spectrum!

So figure out what kind of light you want for the dining table and then you can figure out the island pendants. but get more canned lights.

btw, is that all your furniture in the picture? your dining table? your rug?

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Aglitter
6 years ago
I think you're going to have a hard time doing something different in the kitchen if you don't want to get into sheetrock work. I am in the process of ordering Belfer reflex wall washers for my kitchen which is a specialized application but creates a lot of soft, ambient lighting that is glare-free. Normally I would recommend people check out Hinkley Lighting, all the Hudson Valley Lighting Group brands, and Visual Comfort & Co by Circa Lighting for these areas, but if you are looking for a rustic approach, I don't know that any of those would be your suppliers. You might try shopping at light stores near you to see if they carry styles that are specific to the area where you are and the style of homes seen there most prominently.
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everdebz
6 years ago
from this line, larger? W 32" / D 12.13" / H 47.5"
Nuvo Russet Bronze and Etched Opal Glass Chandelier/Island Light · More Info
everdebz
6 years ago
24.8"L x 25.59"W x 32.28"H

Acme Ceiling Lamp in Antique Coffee Finish 40090 · More Info
everdebz
6 years ago
you pick the finishes...
Rustic Industrial Dining Room Chandelier, Mixed Sockets, Early American Base, Su · More Info
everdebz
6 years ago
ulisdone
6 years ago
It looks like you have some type of decorative drywall finish on the ceiling, with a reflective paint that would be best in a flat/ very matte finish. The shiny reflections are not pleasant.
Buckeye Girl
Original Author
6 years ago
last modified: 6 years ago
Thanks for all the great ideas!! @Beth H. :Yes... all the furniture is ours ... it actually came with the house.
Buckeye Girl
Original Author
6 years ago
@Galilee Lighting Thank you for the info. Beautiful light fixtures. I may take you up on your offer.
Nancy Walton
6 years ago
I don't think there's anything wrong with the size of the foyer chandelier. What I see is that it is a modern style, which really doesn't fit well with the "vibe" of the house. Same goes for the dining area and the kitchen. The dining room one is way too fancy, and, again, the kitchen is way too modern. The mix of styles isn't doing anything for the appearance of your space. Try to find fixtures that coordinate with each other, but don't necessarily "match."
Buckeye Girl thanked Nancy Walton
everdebz
6 years ago
A company called Kichler - W 36" / D 12" / H 13.5"

Moxie Linear Chandelier by Kichler | 42061CMZ · More Info

https://www.houzz.com/products/kichler-42061cmz-chandelier-linear-3lt-prvw-vr~148570763
everdebz
6 years ago
last modified: 6 years ago
Might be the bronze finish to make this style work.... if you like the sphere design, interesting, and not dangling crystal fancy / L44 x W26 x H41.5

Kichler 42105CMZ Chandelier 6Lt · More Info

6 Bulbs B10

https://www.houzz.com/products/kichler-42105cmz-chandelier-6lt-prvw-vr~13101577
everdebz
6 years ago
Finish like the track in kitchen -- not so bad - why not add undercabinet lighting so good...

but with this 4 stem design, it might look busy with the track lighting's connectors [to ceiling]
Circolo 8 Light Chandelier, Olde Bronze · More Info
everdebz
6 years ago
last modified: 6 years ago
open-cage lanterns are two-toned and offered in multiple color combinations. The smooth painted cages house exposed lamps in either plated Pewter or Satin Gold finishes. The beautiful, airy aesthetic is heightened by the elegance of the exposed candelabras and strong lines.
Golden Lighting 8401-LP PW-NVY Leighton - 8 Light Linear Pendant · More Info

Leighton 6-Light Pendant, Pewter Black Frame · More Info
everdebz
6 years ago
last modified: 6 years ago
W 17" / H 26"

OR - 2 over the kitchen island... sizes ?

Leighton 4-Light Pendant, Pewter Navy Frame · More Info

Pewter/Silver Steel.