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Need HELP for kitchen lighting

Stacey Frank Chusid

2 years ago

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acm

2 years ago

I think I'd just do a simple drum shade in this spot -- if the shade is translucent, it will give plenty of light to the area, but it will be plain enough to keep the casual and formal eating areas distinct. You can still go a bit larger than what's there.

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Stacey Frank Chusid
Original Author
2 years ago
Please help me find new lighting for 12 foot vaulted ceiling. Thank you!
HU-187528210
2 years ago
You really just need a light on a chain. Like any of these?
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Stacey Frank Chusid
Original Author
2 years ago
Thank you, I have been looking at wagon wheel chandeliers, so many to choose from. Also having trouble finding...not all can be extend at least 75 inches.
Stacey Frank Chusid
Original Author
2 years ago
Round or linear/oval shape?
everdebz
2 years ago
last modified: 2 years ago
For larger rooms 40 X 47.8”

The beauty of the 'cage' and open frames, is it fills the air space, but isn't heavy looking.... please show photos of the rest of the area? :)

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everdebz
2 years ago
last modified: 2 years ago
I like how this might tie in with 2 materials of the coffee table? 32 x 36" H
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41 x 34"H
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Stacey Frank Chusid
Original Author
2 years ago
Stacey Frank Chusid
Original Author
2 years ago
It is a very open floor plan
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RL Relocation LLC
2 years ago
Seems to me that of the two eating areas this is the casual one. How often do you turn that light on?
happyleg
2 years ago
Where's the kitchen?
Stacey Frank Chusid
Original Author
2 years ago
Turn it on alot....its next to the kitchen
Stacey Frank Chusid
Original Author
2 years ago
top pictures shows kitchen is to the right.
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RL Relocation LLC
2 years ago
So does it help to light the kitchen as far as "task" lighting goes? It just seems odd to me to be surrounded with dining tables and chandeliers lol, so maybe there is a more productive choice?

Also would you be willing to change the formal dining light?
Stacey Frank Chusid
Original Author
2 years ago
yes would change formal light to 2 new ones that complement each other. We rarely use formal dining room.
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RL Relocation LLC
2 years ago
Have you thought to eliminate the formal area? And move that table over? perhaps put a nice console in the formal area, more a part of the entry/stairwell area?
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Amy Peltier Interior Design & Home
2 years ago
Below are a few chandeliers we have used in dining room designs for clients. Perhaps these will help you with your dilemma.
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Stacey Frank Chusid
Original Author
2 years ago
Thank you!!!
Shasta
2 years ago
Does anyone know who makes the first chandelier that Amy posted?
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Globe Electric
2 years ago
Hey Stacey! This ideabook has lots of different lighting options that could work for your kitchen! You can check it out here!
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