How can I make a ceiling fan and chandelier work in the same space?

3 years ago

last modified: 3 years ago

Just bought a 100yr old house. Front door opens up to the living room, and im trying to make a ”entry” tiny space, since the loving room is long and narrow. it has two electrical ceiling boxes one has a pretty ceiling fan and the other I wanted a light fixture. anything so far i have put up there doesnt blend well. that oart of the house js narrow and where that electrical box is theres a few feet of space before you go in to the kitchen…whichs also narrow alley kitchen that leads to the dining after that the house opens up to hallways for bedrooms. i just need ideas of what to install or should i just put another ceiling fan that matches? and the furniture is moving not married to any of the furniture lay out -we havent recieved accent chairs and other pieces in yet. backordered :/

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acm

3 years ago

well, it's hard with temporary furniture arrangement, but I think you're unlikely to get a true chandelier that doesn't look out of place there. focus on something flush or semi-flush that has a little personality but stays up near the ceiling and plays well with the fan. here are a few to help you brainstorm:

Trade Winds Felton Round Ceiling Light in Oil Rubbed Bronze - TW020736ORB · More Info

Kira Home Hermosa 14" Ceiling Light, Integrated 24W LED, Round Glass Diffuser · More Info

Modern LED Drum Flush Mount Ceiling Light Dimmable & Remote Control, Black, M · More Info

Kira Home Isabelle 16" Ceiling Light, Metal Drum Shade, Warm Brass Accents · More Info

ED by Ellen DeGeneres Jane 3-Light Flush Mount · More Info

Quoizel Ludlow 3 Light Flush Mount, Earth Black · More Info

Modern 3-Light Flush Mount Matte Black Steel Arms Hammered Water Glass Panels · More Info

3-Light Ceiling Light, Matte Black · More Info

LIVEX LIGHTING 45873-04 Hillview 3 Lt Black Flush Mount · More Info

Tribeca Flush Mount, 3-Light, Matte Black, Satin Brass, 18.5"W · More Info

I'm kind of smitten with the second one, given your fan, but any of these could work... Good luck!

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latifolia
3 years ago
And we need a photo!
Diana Velez thanked latifolia
RL Relocation LLC
3 years ago
without a photo its kind of a word salad. LOL. Perhaps install a flush mount light or a bell jar, or semi flush rather than a chandelier. Entryways do not have ceiling fans tho.
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kandrewspa
3 years ago
Is the ceiling fan a necessary due to no A/C? If not, just remove it and put in two light fixtures. If you haven't lived there long, wait and go through a summer before you decide to remove the fan.
Diana Velez
Original Author
3 years ago
gah!! I’m so sorry! Word Salad is no fun. im new and just rushed. Please excuse the mess. We are moving in as we do major repairs and still be festive. we are in Central TX - fan helps!
marmiegard_z7b
3 years ago
I’m no expert on types of ceiling light fixtures but I do use ceiling fans. It’s hard to blend form and function with the newer LED lights, but I used a modern- looking fan w / integrated LED light in a fairly traditional bedroom in order to get the highest lumens light.
If the fan looks weirdest in the entry area , you could move it to the other box or get a new fan with an integral light, and have something more welcoming in entry. Plus you likely need other light sources, so could be thinking an overall lighting plan for how you will use the space ( background lighting, task lighting and so on), as you think about where to put your lighting $$.
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kandrewspa
3 years ago
I can't tell exactly what color the fan is, but I suggest a simple semi-flush fixture for the other junction box that is roughly the same color as the fan so they look like they go together.

https://www.houzz.com/products/meridian-4-light-ceiling-mount-english-bronze-prvw-vr~83824104?lid=65451008
Diana Velez thanked kandrewspa
RL Relocation LLC
3 years ago
Is the front door by the bookcase? Honestly, my thought is to not create more visual here, you have a lot to look at and its a small space. I would put in another recessed light.
happyleg
3 years ago
The ceiling fan looks odd by a wall like that put it in the middle of the room so another recessed light so the room don't look too busy
Diana Velez
Original Author
3 years ago
@RL Relocation LLC I was thinking same - after other suggestions. Specially since furniture will be leaving/moving... instead of spending $ on light fixtures - just have electrician add can lights and center ceiling fan if thats what we decide we want. such and odd space! we gave up the large master and treating it like a functional living room since it has big open modern door/windows and beautiful side patio (add on) with driveway access. its a NCD and historic home so limited on front remodel options
Diana Velez
Original Author
3 years ago
@acm thank you! that 2nd one would look amazing in the hallway.