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10 months ago

I am looking for a chandelier for this area. It’s the center point of the house. One side leads to living room and kitchen while the other leads to half bath and guest bedrooms. I was thinking about doing black or gold ceiling tiles with chandelier. Or do I just leave the ceiling white and just add the chandelier. I would love any suggestion’s.

Comments (11)

  • 10 months ago

    Another option would be navy blue paint (matching kitchen island cabinets). And an option for chandelier would be

  • PRO
    10 months ago
    last modified: 10 months ago

    We can't see any of the OTHER spaces, hard no to the tile you're showing. Can't advise if the light is a good choice, since the context of all that surrounds is not there.

    Use jpegs please, not screen shots

  • 10 months ago

    One needs to consider the footage of the space the fixture is illuminating and we really can't get a feel for it but my sense is the space can handle a larger fixture. NO to the beaded fixture. Also I would hang it lower than the current. Why the tiles? Drama? Seems silly to 'lower' a coved ceiling. I see no reason to bring your kitchen into your main hall, so no to the navy. The crystal fixture is quite dramatic. Does it fit the vibe of the rest of the home??? It ought to set the stage as it will introduce guests to your lifestyle.

  • PRO
    10 months ago

    No ceiling tiles for sure. Why would you want them ? Not a dark paint either for no reason htta I can see. Then you post pics of 2 chandeleirs that could not be more opposite if you tried . We need context for sure. My firstt hought is something simple maybe with crystal but thta busy floor is about all the busy that space can handle IMO

  • PRO
    10 months ago

    I'm going to fall in line with other posters and say no to the ceiling tiles. Just don't think it will do anything to enhance your space.

  • 10 months ago

    I totally understand your wanting to make a change, new year, new you...

    But a dark ceiling, especially on the interior of the home looks best when the ceiling is especially tall and you want to bring it down a bit. I would suggest you get a grand fixture that makes a statement. like something that shines a pattern up onto the ceiling.

    If you really want to see what it might look/feel like, paint is relatively inexpensive, paint the area you want to tile and see how dark it is.

    Paint it back to light and add a fixture.

    just a note, you already have A LOT going on in the foyer with the decor, flower pots and art. I'd consider clearing it all out and painting the walls, just the foyer, and adding a new grand fixture.

  • 10 months ago

    Thank you everyone! We have not moved in to this house yet. These pictures are from our closing. I’m trying to do updates before we move in.

  • 10 months ago
    last modified: 10 months ago

    I like your first option, the amber and gold will warm up the cool marble floors.

    Here is another option 24" across. From Casalola I included link if you're interested.



    https://www.casalolalights.com/cs/products/murano-round-glass-chandelier-clop895000?srsltid=AfmBOoobB11-PHb68OwNTW_mCHHIi3LnC3ReHOoX7uBPMPLusDtUe9dW

    Something from Chairish: 20" wide.


  • 10 months ago
    last modified: 10 months ago

    A big NO to the tiles. whatever you choose for the light fixture I would try to keep it relatively simple but large enough . i wouldn’t paint that area dark either.

  • 10 months ago

    Live in the space at least a month before starting change plans. I have found in the past that hopes I had for one item or area would be solid “what was I thinking?”

  • 10 months ago
    last modified: 10 months ago

    Congratulations on your new home! I agree with Valinta, although I'd go further: Live in the space for at least a year, maybe two, before changing things. Any changes you plan after that will be better informed.


    My personal taste precludes adding anything to the ceiling. I'd leave it as is. Changing the light fixture shown to a chandelier seems like a good idea to me. I think the space is big enough to take it. I don't care for the light fixtures you're considering, but I also don't know what the space will look like once you've painted the walls (if you do that), added your own furniture, and hung art and/or mirrors. I think whatever you end up choosing should fit in with the total decor. That doesn't mean it has to match in style, necessarily. But ideally you want it all to look good together, to feel balanced and "just right" for you.