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I need design guidance with a dining room chandelier

4 years ago

The first picture with the round bronze chandelier is my dining room. It is not my style and it doesn’t fit the transitional style of my house. I’ve lived here four years and I’ve finally decided to get something new.
I love the look of modern/transitional crystal lighting and I currently have two crystal pendant lights in the kitchen, which I love. I have included pictures of those lights after the pic of my dining room. Would a rectangular crystal chandelier be too matchy and too much crystal lighting in my open concept main floor?
I definitely want a rectangular/linear chandelier. I found a shaded rectangular chandelier that I also like, but I am afraid it might look like a hanging lighted box.
I have included pics of the chandeliers I am considering and I would love some guidance and opinions.
Thank you!

Comments (26)

  • 4 years ago

    These are the styles I like and am considering.

  • 4 years ago

    I would go with the first one in your photos as its not absolutely square and can break up the square on square look a little.

  • PRO
    4 years ago
    last modified: 4 years ago

    I like this one:


    Laertes 8-Light Black Crystal Chandelier · More Info


    It's a little less boxy looking and feels a bit lighter due to the having the metal frame only at the top instead of all four sides. This photo isn't great; click on the picture to see other close up pics.

  • 4 years ago

    Thanks for the suggestion, Sabrina. I love the chandelier in the picture you shared and that was actually the one I was initially drawn to. I thought it might be a little too formal for my room. But, seeing you are a pro and suggested it, I am definitely getting this style. I found one that’s almost identical and on sale. Thanks so much for your input!

  • PRO
    4 years ago

    Just make sure the fixture is long enough and large in scale to complement your heavy table and chairs. Get some art for the back wall.

    PS the rug below is a bit to small for the room.


  • 4 years ago

    Woah. How did you do that?? That chandelier looks great in my room. Is there any way you can please do that with the picture of the hanging crystal one that I posted above?
    And, thanks for the tips about the artwork and the rug. I will definitely look for some artwork that compliments my room. As for the rug, I absolutely agree. I tried an 8x10 rug first and it looked much too large for the dining space. The 5x7 is a tad too small. I will have to look for a suitable 6x11ish sized rug.

  • PRO
    4 years ago

    this fixture comes in different lengths. I'd select one larger than the 31" length.

  • 4 years ago

    Yup that first one is the right one.

    Monique Crosby thanked RL Relocation LLC
  • 4 years ago

    Wonderful rustic house? The thick black top trim might have that rustic feature to suit your home, but I wonder if it is otherwise all crystal, and too fancy.

  • 4 years ago
    last modified: 4 years ago

    Idk if this was shown above -


    Azha 5-Light Oil Rubbed Bronze Oval Chandelier With Crystal Spheres · More Info


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    "30 w x 10 d x 7" h / good reviews / 8 Lights (E12 bulbs not included)"

    30" Cassiel Oval Crystal Drop Chandelier, Antique Brass · More Info


  • 4 years ago
    last modified: 4 years ago

    Posting in case you love it -

    W 19" / H 59" reminds me of the antler

    Montecito Chandelier 10 Light Chandelier , Bronze · More Info

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    43 x 18"


    Atrium Chandelier 10 Light Chandelier, Brass · More Info


  • 4 years ago

    Back of chairs / stacked stone - somehow I think this relates!?


    Kichler 44022 Dancar 6 Light 28"W Chandelier - Natural Brass · More Info


  • 4 years ago

    Yes, my house is a little rustic. The unofficial term I would use is “rustic bling.” The crystal chandelier on its own would look a little odd in a truly rustic house but I have bling incorporated in other places. I am attaching a pic of my unfinished living room for an idea of how it looks.

    Here is what I went with. It should hopefully be installed this weekend and I am really excited to see how it looks. I also picked up some new artwork for the wall and that will arrive in a couple weeks. I will post a couple pics later too. Thanks, everyone, for your helpful advice!

  • 4 years ago

    Beautiful choice, Monique. Please be sure to read up on height to hang your fixture. The old light seems too high above the table.

  • 4 years ago

    Thanks, TBL. I already read up on that because the current chandelier is way too high. My ceilings are just under 10’ and based on my research, the chandelier should be 35 to 39” over the table.

  • 4 years ago

    I would not put it that high 30-35 inches should be ample,

  • 4 years ago

    The chandelier went up last night and I love it!! I was up until 2:30am putting on the crystals but it was worth it. 😂

    I feel like it’s just a smidge too high. But, not so high that I want it adjusted. We measured it out so that it would be about 33” above the tabletop but in the leveling and straightening process, it went up a couple inches. It’s at about 36” now. It took a lot of time getting it perfectly straight and narrow. It can be adjusted down but with the crystals all in place, I don’t know that I want to risk any adjustments. What’s that saying again… “the true enemy of good is perfect.” Yeah, that one.

  • 4 years ago

    Here is the almost finished product.

  • 4 years ago

    I actually like that first chandy -- the one you already have. I also like the "crystal box" options shown above; they make a nice contrast with your stacked stone and ceiling beams.


    If you're into "Rustic Bling", have you considered something with Mercury Glass? It's not trendy at all, but I like it. It's kinda rustic, kinda vintage, and it's unique -- but much less understated than the crystal boxes. If you have any DIY skills at all, you can turn any piece of glass into Mercury Glass. Maybe pick up some plain drinking glasses at Goodwill and practice on them before you work on a real chandelier that cost you money.


    Avoid the chandelier that looks like a bunch of sperm.

    Monique Crosby thanked Mrs Pete
  • PRO
    4 years ago

    Would something like this work?


  • 4 years ago

    Funny you should mention it, Mrs Pete… I actually have a mercury glass lamp on the side table in my dining room. I leave it on 24/7!!

  • 4 years ago

    Funny you should mention it, Mrs Pete… I actually have a mercury glass lamp on the side table in my dining room. I leave it on 24/7!!

    I didn't notice that at all. I like mercury glass because it adds a bit of bling ... without being overly fancy.

  • 4 years ago

    Here is the final finished room with artwork. I probably could have went a little bigger with the artwork but the cost jump just wasn’t worth it to me.
    Thanks, everyone, for all of your helpful advise and guidance!!

  • 4 years ago

    Neat and trim, and art is near to 3 windows... seems fine... chandelier is a diamond necklace with the classic little black dress. :)