The existing dining room fixture was too small for the area and should have been hung at 30-36" above the 30" high table. Some suggestions for clean lines and good quality of light from the bulbs with shades.

Not too matchy IMO. More of a variation on a theme which should help tie your decor together.

They’re all sooo pretty. They are very matchy. I think I’d do something different for the entry. Maybe a bit bigger but hard to say without seeing the space

@HU-187528210 here is where the entry light would go. I LOVE the sphere type lights but didn't think it would go with the other s

I hear you. I love the one you picked. But I think it’s gonna be a lot of the same. Are you redoing anything else in the house? What will be your overall look. I happen to loveeee those lantern style two tier lights. I’ll send a picture to show what I mean. I wonder if you were redoing some other things making a more farm style classic vibe if it would work

I’m hesitant about it. Honestly. Because I don’t think it goes with the current flooring and colder vibe you have now but it is in the same category as the ones you picked

Love this also

And this

Just saw this one never ran so fast in my life to tell u LOLLLLL!! 😅🤦‍♀️
I LOVEEEE

Sorry I’m sending so many separate messages! 😬 for the last one I sent if you’d use it in the foyer I’d lower it Down a lot with a chain or something

@HU-187528210 we are redoing the floors should be installed this weekend....ceiling are only 12 ft high do you think those are too big love the look where is the last one from?

New floors will be this color

Its so pretty I think I want it for the dining

The first one you posted I love but I saw reviews that you need at least 18ft ceilings because it is huge. It was in my cart for

Gotcha. The floors are stunning!! Love. No idea where brute from the pics are all from Houzz....
Lol that you had that in your cart!! Great minds think alike. You have awesome taste I’m not worried about this project one bit!!!

I was wondering what direction you're taking with arches. The flooring is nice but could it be a tad knot/grain rustic?

Just adding what I saved fyi - might add focus on shapes, like this, and rustic - art could have strong shapes, and rustic somewhat -

@everdebz I hadn't thought about that just yet.....any suggestions?

Well, "shapes" popped up, and might not be too fancy for bit of rustic there .. ?

" ... recalls the ornamental flourish of calligraphy with watercolor gestures."

I have no idea and can delete it -- prettier than strictly wood --

"antique-inspired frame on which the multitude of wooden beads is artfully draped / soft, muted colors, subtly grand, even without crystals."

https://www.wayfair.com/lighting/pdp/bungalow-rose-hebron-8-light-candle-style-empire-chandelier-dmst1224.html?piid=

/////// then, I"m not sure about those abstracts I posted.... ?

Maybe I can word it now -- the house seems a bit too grand for those lights, and the flooring.... But-- if you install flooring, maybe then yours, and this one, might be ok...

We live in Florida so the tile is original and mismatched house was built in 1996. Tile will be demoed tomorrow.

Omg that’s so exciting

@everdebz I haven't lol I just like it so here we are but in all honesty I have no idea what I'm doing 😆

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You might love the look of hickory but then think differently when you see it covering a floor in a kitchen with modern cabinets. That’s because some woods lend themselves better to certain styles..

When choosing a wood, consider cabinets, trimwork and door casings to make sure the wood won’t clash with other design elements. And coordinate with the colors of the walls and the amount of natural light. This will affect color choice. If you have a lot of windows and skylights, then you probably have enough light to balance out really dark floors. If you have a dark house already, a lighter floor choice will help brighten things.

Pay attention to knots and grain pattern. Patterns in hickory and maple are different than in oak. You might want to spend the extra money for a unique grain pattern, or you may want to save money and go with a less-expensive wood with a better stain.

Consider plank width, too, which alters the appearance of your hardwood floors. Wide-plank walnut and 7-inch European oak are popular in traditional homes at the moment.

The best thing you can do is see and feel the wood in person. “Wood is a living species. You need to feel what you’re attracted to. You’re the one living in the house, not the designer pushing you,”

A stain adds color to the wood. The finish protects the floors from getting dirty. Any stain or finish can be applied to almost any wood. Some people like the color of oak but want the grain pattern of walnut. That's where staining can come into play.

Some people can’t tell the difference between unstained black walnut and white oak that's been stained espresso. Others can look at those woods and their grain patterns and immediately know the difference. It all depends on what's important to you.

A finish affects the maintenance. A solid wood that’s been hand scraped for a lower-sheen matte finish is easier to maintain, because you won’t see as much wear and tear. But maybe you want a semigloss look.

Also, purchasing wood that's been prefinished will give you a good idea of what it will look like and will save you the time and effort of finishing the floors onsite. Engineered wood is usually prefinished.

Always ask for a 2- by 2-foot sample of what the floor will look like with a stain and finish on it. Use this to test it with your paint colors and decor to make sure it’s exactly what you want.

All good points to consider although maybe a bit late since it has already been purchased. The house has tons of light and the floors aren't as dark as some we have seen. Fingers crossed it works or else it will be a costly mistake

Since in the DR, here's a good one - "When going with a stained wood floor, it’s critical to consider the table’s wood tone a as well. Don’t forget contrast. Here the table is more brown than the floors, but the white chairs break it up a bit. Wood chairs would have been too much."

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I think it’ll look great. You’ll change some other things if need be. To make it more farmhouse... good luck today with demo/ install!! Can’t wait to see!!

Nicole, that's ok, and I didn't realize it's done, or I doubt I would've said a thing. It's not the most rustic... so I feel a bit bad.

Floor progress...The lights were delivered so I'll see how I like them out of the box.

Omg I think it looks great!!! Seriously! Love them

With white walls eventually or st it’ll look magazine

Nice! I like the wood much better than the tile. The lights you have picked seem fine to me, not too matchy-matchy, similar in style.

This photo is from last night of the laundry room....we painted Sherwin Williams Silver strand sometimes its blue/gray/green/or silver depending on the light. I wanted white but my husband likes color