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Light fixture dilemma

My light fixture needs to be replaced. It is in the center of the room instead of centered over the table and it's too high. I've fallen in love with this black light fixture, but it's 44" wide (only size available) and I'm worried it may be too big. The room is 12x12, but it does open up into the kitchen and living room. The ceilings are 11ft tall. The table is 38x68. Is my favorite light fixture too big? If so, what is the correct size?

Comments (11)

  • PRO
    last year
    last modified: last year

    The fixture is too large for the dining area. There is nothing special about this fixture. You can find it in a variety of sizes, but you should be looking for a fixture no larger than 30" in diameter. However, you should be looking for a 2 tier chandelier not a single tier.


    Also you electrical box is in the correct location. That table and rug are not in the right location.







  • last year

    a 24" diameter fixture is appropriate for your room.

    I'd pull the table out to center it, looks a bit crowded. get a downrod to extend 30-36" off the center of the table.

  • last year
    last modified: last year

    What a pretty room! the good news is that since this type or light is popular to the point of ubiquity right now, you have many options. do a google image search with beverly’s example and add ”30 in” to see hundreds of options.

  • last year

    Thank you! I appreciate the input. The table is currently centered on the wall. If I were to move it over under the light, I'm worried it would interfere with the walkway. I can remove the plant and the mirrors, but that leaves a large blank wall. I'm definitely open to other ideas to replace the mirrors though! It seems like a 30" fixture might be a good compromise (the current fixture is 24" and it seems a little small to me)

  • last year

    Find the ideal spot for the table and chandelier. Then have an electrician come and move the electrical box over the table.

  • PRO
    last year

    I alwyas like a a DR fixture to light the table and thta light has been done to death . Look for one that is smaller it should not be wider than the table and yes to having an electrician in to change the feed It could be the angle of the camera but thta table looks tiny too.

  • last year

    I really like your fixture choice. Since I am a visual person, I would figure out how to make a mock up the size of that fixture and tape it to your existing fixture to see how the size works. I think with the heft of your table/chairs and the openness around the dining room, plus the airiness/openness of the fixture, it might work. Measure the size out on a piece of thin cardboard and cut it out so it has 'wings' (and is not just a solid piece of cardboard and tape it to the fixture that is there. See what you think.

    I would move the table under the light. If you put the bench on the kitchen side of the table, it can be pushed in to allow maximum passageway when the table isn't in use.

  • last year

    What olychick said about putting the bench on the kitchen side! I came in here to say the very same thing.

  • last year

    About those mirrors - you agreed to suggested removal & asked what would replace them. Art! Figure out your new light first & then find one large piece that makes you smile. The mirrors are too formal for the space. Art hung in that spot will be seen from that adjacent room too so consider that when deciding on image & colors. It looks like a good spot for a wrapped canvas - no frame. I agree with swapping bench to kitchen side of table too. I’d make that swap & live with it while light shopping. That test will tell you if it works for your family. I think getting the 2 chair backs moved away from kitchen / aisle will visually open space too.

  • PRO
    last year

    our factory can do thos one

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