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Advice for light fixture

4 years ago

I'm looking for some advice on some sort of light fixture or accessory for the pictured area. This entry/hallway area is the crossing point between the living room, kitchen, dining room, and bathroom. It's pretty dark due to the location and direction of windows and other light sources. I really don't like the light that overhead fixture puts off (maybe that's another topic). I would like some sort of indirect lighting that could go on top of this awesome storage armoire I just got. I tested out some white Christmas lights on top of it (see pic) and really like the light that it puts off, but thought there might be something better than a string of lights just sitting on top of the cabinet. Any ideas?

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K Laurence

4 years ago

last modified: 4 years ago

How about a semi-flush light fixture to replace the one you have? i would get a larger one with a diffuser & maybe a fabric shade so that it’s not harsh or glaring. Many available online … check out entry& semi-flush fixtures on sites such as Lumens s, Lightology Lamps Plus, etc.

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Lori Proudfoot
4 years ago
Can we see a picture with the light on?
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Stacey
4 years ago
Check out a company called Shades of Light. A lot of nice fixtures.
Todd
Original Author
4 years ago
Here is a pic of the light on. I like the way the light shines on the ceiling, but it's hard to describe why I don't like the light it puts off. In general I have a hard time with any overhead lights.
Todd
Original Author
4 years ago
K Laurence
4 years ago
last modified: 4 years ago
I don’t like overhead lights either other than in entryways and dining room chandeliers. Yours ( the light it throws out ) appears to be a little harsh, ( the clear glass, no diffuser on the bottom of it ) & a little too small in diameter also.
cawaps
4 years ago
I like the uplighting. You could used an LED fixture or LED panel designed for office lighting.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Commercial-Electric-1-ft-x-4-ft-50-Watt-Dimmable-White-Integrated-LED-Edge-Lit-Flat-Panel-Flush-Mount-Light-with-Color-Changing-CCT-FP1X4-4WY-WH-HD/304258311

You could replace the existing ceiling light with a low profile flushmount in conjunction with the uplighting.
badabing2
4 years ago
https://blog.recessedlighting.com/
decoenthusiaste
4 years ago
Perhaps that armoire should be in the other room to serve as a visual counter balance to the huge fireplace. Try spraying the glass panels in the light fixture with a frost product, or using frosted film on them to soften the harsh light.

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