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Light Fixture Commitment Issues

Hi all! First time posting so I hope I'm doing this right. I'm in the process of redoing my den and am currently focused on changing the lighting from the old, dated boob light fixtures in my house. I have eclectic taste and love a warm and lived-in feeling to my home. Not a fan of overly minimalist. I love to decorate with odd finds - I am weak in the knees for all kinds of folk art and other vintage pieces. With that said, I try to balance my taste so my house doesn't feel like a total flea market. I found this great light fixture that has vintage pizza restaurant vibes but I believe this was handmade as I haven't seen the flower design before. I plan to hang the fixture above the stairs that lead to the second-level den.


I also need three flush-mount light fixtures for the den and attached hallway. The fixture I purchased will be visible in the same room so I'd like something to tie it all together. I don't necessarily want to go down a similar road like other Tiffany-style stained glass fixtures. Though, glass in general is completely fine. I would love some suggestions (preferably one with at least two light bulbs.) I'm having trouble narrowing in on the right fixture and keep doubting my choices. My den is sunlit with many shades of green and pops of orange (not pictured is the burnt orange chair I have in the corner.) The walls are a warm cream color with the wainscoting painted "Lichen" by Farrow & Ball.


Thanks in advance for your suggestions!





Comments (6)

  • last year
    last modified: last year

    Seeing more locations and lighting needs wouldbe helpful but maybe you can play off the square pyramid shape of the shade.
    Another option, a simple shape.



  • PRO
    last year

    Lots of adjustments should be make in this room. It's hard to make firm recommendations without seeing the whole room but........you don't satisfy lighting requirements by slapping a light fixture on the ceiling. That is general lighting. That doesn't provide task lighting or lighting to enhance the atmosphere of the room.


    1. I am just guessing, but it might be better if your area was turned to run in a different direction. The floor in front of the window should be exposed to accommodate your plant collection.
    2. Your wall décor is mounted too high on the walls. I have lowered it in this photo.
    3. The sectional should NOT be jammed up against the wall. I'd move it away and allow for a floor arc lamp to be placed in the corner to illuminate the chaise area at night.



    To go along with the BOHO chic style of the room, you might consider fixtures like these if you still require a ceiling light.





  • PRO
    last year

    You didn't post a picture of the locations where you want ceiling fixtures to coordinate with your Tiffany style pendant so I'm showing only one.

    I also made a few suggestions in a visual for the room you posted

    - A long narrow bench for your plants would look nice under the window with all your plants in terracotta pots.

    - A more substantial and wider looking coffee table (could be oval or round)

    - A floor lamp in the corner near the window for better lighting in the room when needed

    - You need to pull your area rug under the sofa, at least the front legs should sit on the rug

    - the 2 frames I see are hung too high, you can lower them


  • PRO
    last year
    last modified: last year

    One picture of one room, and one angle. One picture of ONE light and no pictures of where else you need light.?

    Show the whole room and all the angles we can't see. Start there?

    Eliminate the guessing game aspect just a little bit?

  • PRO
    last year

    Adding ceiling lighting is not how you get good lighting in a space .Lighting all about different levels of good lighting that light the whole space when needed and a nice level when not needing all bright light . The fixture s okay not sure about vintage pizza but who cares. I see a lot of MCM vibe but really we need to see all the spaces you mention. BTW add those here in comments DO NOT start another post or we might lose you completely.

  • PRO
    last year

    Firstly, I love the fact that you have color in your living room--the green rug, sofa and trim are really pretty. But I do agree with not relying on ceiling fixtures to illuminate a living room. You would be better off adding floor and table lamps. We do need more photos and a floor plan to advise you on where to place the lighting for best effect.

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