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Lighting Design Dilemma Exterior

Exterior Entryway Lighting

last year

I’m looking to replace my outdoor lighting. I live in a 1970s colonial in suburban NYC. I would like to ‘modernize’ the lighting- but not look out of character. I like the farmhouse sconces but they are everywhere. I’m interested in ideas and thoughts. Thanks!

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BeverlyFLADeziner
last year
Vanessa King
Original Author
last year
Thank you.
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RL Relocation LLC
last year
take the fixture you have by the front door and put it at that side door. and then get the Kichler one mentioned below for the front. the large one from the front door will scale at the side door
Kendrah
last year
@BeverlyFLADeziner's Forestdale suggestion is perfect.
chicagoans
last year
The wall sconce is hidden behind a column. Would you be open to replacing the ceiling light over the door with a flush mount or semi-flush mount fixture? It would be nice to see a light over the door, and you may be able to find a coordinating light to replace the sconce.

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