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erickguz

dining room lighting

12 years ago
I need to find a dining room light. I haven't removed the ugly light that came with my townhouse, but need a suggestion. I'm very conflicted - back and forth. I have consider the following:
- Louis Poulson PH5 white
- George Nelson Bubble Pendant
- Foscarini Caboche
- Flos Glo Ball

My budget is under $3k. Any ideas? Obviously I've been all over the place. I've uploaded my modest little home. I will probably upgrade to the wishbone chair or the like.
Thank you for your suggestions.

Comments (14)

  • PRO
    12 years ago
    Of the options you listed, I like the bubble pendant the best, but only if there are multiple ones. The Caboche is nice too - adds some pattern.

    I love the idea of the wishbone chair - adds a modern touch. I think a large(r) geometric pendant would look nice too, like our Galaxy pendant.

    You have a beautiful home - very open and inviting! :)
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  • PRO
    12 years ago
    I would suggest a red chandelier or pendant light to tie in the red accents in the living room
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    WAIT....is that light slightly off center from the side angle?
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    i really like your punches of color and you need one over that table too....
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    or something along these lines....
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    i just like the teal pop i guess
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  • PRO
    12 years ago
    Hi Erick,

    Thank you for your inquiry, most appreciated. Follow-up to your message.
    Did you mean the 28.7 or 14.7?

    The Bocci http://bocci.ca/collection/28/product-line/28-7/
    would look great in the smoke finish as well if you plan to do the wishbone chairs, I recommend the black wicker and frame.

    Consider painting the crown & baseboards to match wall or better yet, paint the dining room an off white to highlight the dining room. An oversized wall mirror would also open the space and make the interior feel a little lighter. Layer the interior with a lovely centre piece. Choose function over just decorative. Like an oversized bowl for fresh fruit of collection of vases for fresh flowers or serving water from.

    Hope this helps.
    Warmest Regards,
    Gaile
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  • 12 years ago
    For reference, there are your own choices so far:
    the Louis Poulsen PH5
    Louis Poulsen Pendant · More Info

    the George Nelson Bubble
    Bubble Pendant Lamp, Medium · More Info

    Foscarini - Caboche Grande chandelier · More Info

    Glo-Ball S1 Pendant Light · More Info
    erickguz thanked Carolina
  • 12 years ago
    From your options I like the PH5.
    Or how about:
    Moooi | Random Light - Black · More Info

    My Houzz: 'When We Buy It, It's Forever' · More Info

    Non Random Light - Small · More Info

    My Houzz: Modern Dutch home combines vintage and Asian touches · More Info

    Octo Lamp by SECTO · More Info

    loft project Berlin · More Info
    erickguz thanked Carolina
  • 12 years ago
    Not necessarily in those colours or sizes :-)
    erickguz thanked Carolina
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    you already have pendants over the bar area....just a thought but a single light would be better than another set of pendants...
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  • PRO
    12 years ago
    Or you could do a cluster of light, airy pendants. Here's 2 different chandeliers of our Mod pendant that we've done that came to mind.

    You definitely have a lot of ideas! Can't wait to see the finished product. :)
    erickguz thanked Shakuff
  • 12 years ago
    Thank you for the comments; I definitely have a lot of work to do.

    Gaile Guevara mentioned in her response not to choose decorative elements over functional, and the kitchen pendants are a great example of that thought process. Seriously, habanero? Lol when they are lit it looks like a bad movie set. I was thinking about the Tech Lighting Smoke Pendants: http://techlighting.com/Products/Fixtures/Low-Voltage-Pendants/Fire-Pendant

    Regardless, I was so blown away by how beautiful the Bocci 28.7 was in Ms Guevara's project, I just thought I finally found a good choice, and when she confirmed it, well, that was simply mastery at work. Here's the link that made me look at this light; this setting is impeccable:
    Coal Harbour Residence · More Info


    Designüüd Studio - totally agree; thank you - I also follow you on Pinterest!

    Carolins - thank you for posting some very nice pics. I also like the Random light but it seems so commonplace now... I went to Nordstrom the other day and saw Tom Dixon pendants, Random and other very familiar pieces. That's probably why although I like the bubble pendants, they are so common, it doesn't make me feel special (smile).

    -Erick
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