Yup, it's a project...

3 years ago

We are working on updating our inherited house in Nova Scotia on the ocean. It's an old farm house with a lot of inherited furniture that doesn't work. For the moment we are trying to update the fixtures. This is a picture of the dining room. I realize all this furniture is too big and the refrigerator shouldn't be there but will stay for the moment until major work is done to move it elsewhere. Ceiling are about 7 1/2" high. What kind of fixture should I go with. My confusion is that the dining table lives pushed against the windows most of the time so I can't center it over the table. When we have groups up there we pull the table out and add leaves. It's incredibly cramped. I was thinking maybe a circular wrought iron chandelier but I'm worried about the height and people hitting heads because it's not under a table. Flush mount? If so, what size would be appropriate? I've added dimensions of the room. Since these pics were taken then cornices have been removed and the room has been painted. Knick Knacks are all down....Thanks!

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kandrewspa
3 years ago
I'm thinking that it might be premature to replace the ceiling fixture unless it doesn't work anymore. I'm not clear from what you said whether you are going to replace the furniture or will keep it so you can entertain large numbers from time to time. I'm not sure what style you're working toward which makes recommending anything difficult. Can you tell us what your style is? If you're making major changes in other rooms maybe this will become more apparent in time. Are you remodeling the kitchen? Refinishing the floors?
Stacey Onion thanked kandrewspa
Stacey Onion
Original Author
3 years ago
It's a farmhouse style. The furniture will go but not right away. There is so much to do. We are trying to simplify by removing everything from the walls, windows. The floors are in fairly good shape so they probably won't be redone. We use the house about 5 times a year in the summer so we don't want to invest a fortune. When we do replace the furniture we will need a table that can seat a few people, 8-10 so I think we'll run into the same issue as it's a pretty small room but also has a travel pattern through to the living room.
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Stacey Onion
Original Author
3 years ago
Here are a couple of more recent pics and some other rooms so you can get a feel.
RedRyder
3 years ago
I would just put a more updated fixture where the current one is. Your farmhouse is adorable and funky and you use it for fun.

If you need to pull the table out, the fixture is in the right place. If you leave the table against the wall for traffic flow, it’s a bit “off” but no one will care since you have light from the window.

Inheriting a house and furniture is a huge lottery win. It’s not your everyday home, so just do the changes that are critical and have a good time with your family.

Here are a couple of farmhouse-friendly fixtures.
Stacey Onion
Original Author
3 years ago
Thank you!
Stacey Onion
Original Author
3 years ago
Do you think these are the right size for the room?
RedRyder
3 years ago
I didn’t look at the measurements, just the style.

What size is that eating area? That’s the measurement that counts. My suggestions may or may not be the right size, but a little bigger than the current one would work well.

I specifically looked for two-bulb ones so you have more light.
Fori
3 years ago
Those dining chairs are really cool. What a neat style!

If you want a dangly fixture, you can swag it. Have a hook over both positions and move it when you move the table. Pick something that looks good with lots of extra chain bundled at the top. :)