I agree with Emily, I think it will ground the group.

thanks for your reposnses. Lotsa Black only has a single lightbulb but i will look for that structure/theme chandelier-- or just spray paint one i like black ;) Shannon, loved your "lakeshore Drive" on your website!

I'm voting for the Lotsa Black! but not because of the color, because of the shape. I would consider looking for a polished in the same or similar design to help bring some of the color from the kitchen just like you did with the black chairs, and consider doing a fun black and white pattern on some curtains instead..

Where did you find the 'lotsa black' chandelier? I'm looking for one and you may have found it for me!!!

here it is --notice it only has ONE bulb in the middle tho, in case functiona;ity was a concern?
http://www.ponoko.com/design-your-own/jewelry/nocturne-chandelier-1989

I voted for Has Black b/c it incorporates black and silver and has a modern silhouette. I looked at the pics of the rest of your kitchen and you have extremely modern elements there as well. I like your home and view!!

Carolina, many thanks!

I think a darker backsplash, perhaps matching the countertops, would help tie the rooms together better. And or maybe a potrack or some pendant lighting over the island. My vote is for has black, especially if you can find something chunkier and more black, but not as heavy as the lotla black. It is hard to see the chrome base, so the whole table area looks heavy to me.

How about an industrial type pendant? Clean, simple, not too expensive and can be chrome, or grey enamel to match the backsplash, or white. Maybe even chrome on the inside and enamal on the outside. You might even be able to add a large stainless steel bowl or perhaps a chromed openwork metal basket to shade your existing pendant for not much money.

victorianB thanks, i put up this chandelier (which i dont like :/ it's underwhelming with the black shades off and still odd with the shades on.

store pic

First: Needs to be lowered at least 18" Inches, Second: add Black Hanging Crystals.

I vote for the tieing in the black color. Lotsa Black! is nice but I don't think the single light is sufficient so I went with Has Black.

Aggie like your idea but didnt want a fussy look... i was thinking maybe putting silver nailhead trim on the shades?

Nice! Or maybe larger Cylindrical shades? And if you lowered it?

Hi, your floors chairs and bar stools are super modern, yet the chandelier you chose is more traditional. I liked the two more modern selections better. The candles are too formal for your style, at least it would appear. I suggest you paint, add a little color with accent walls, pulling the kitchen and dining room together, and maybe a round area rug beneath the table that incorporates all the colors, gray, silver, black etc...

Definitely needs some black to compliment the table.

#3 because it is mimicking the circle design on table base, mimicking the glass on table, and it is not overpowering.

I would not go black again for the chandelier: chrome and crystal or even red or lime or pink !

The chairs are modern, but the floors, cabinets, French doors and sofas are not.

It can be hard to find just the right fixture. I rather like the chrome with the black shades if it was lower and something was on the windows or something was behind the seating area to give the space some dimension.

A high contrast scheme can be difficult to balance out. Perhaps painting some or all of the walls gray to match the backsplash would help unify and ground it a bit more.

I was thinking about an industrial type pendant light, or something a little funky. The cluster light is from West Elm. A Google search yields lots of possibilities. This house blog has a lot of options http://tudorks.wordpress.com/2010/07/07/an-industrial-pendant-lighting-guide/

It would help to see the fireplace seating area and the rest of the room too.

Oops, here are pics.

Thought the space needed more drama and chose the mirrors in your vote - and thought it might tie it all together -

I like the 3rd one down, with some black, it's not overpowering the space.

I like the chandelier that mirrors the table element. It picks up the roundness of the table and because the room has a lot of black in the chairs already. This lighting will go with any style or color of chairs if you decide to change them in the future. The table nees a rug under it. Maybe one with grey or tan in it. Place a table runner on the table along with a small plant or grouping of 2 to 3 candles to help warm up the black and white space. Will you be painting the dining area?

This post is a old one! Since i have already bought and installed the chandelier above, i will have to work on that! thanks all! ((close post))

Some black - I'd hate to make the room so dark!