localeater....I think we have similar taste. I love all three of your choices, and as a matter of fact-I was thinking of purchasing the one from Neiman Marcus. The only thing holding me back is that for my area, three 60 watt bulbs wont be enough light! I find decorating an entire room easier than choosing the right lighting!!!

A chandelier should be 1 foot narrower than the width of the table, according to lighting experts. So you would be fine with 28". I think 20" would look way too small. I do think your present fixture is hung too high or looks so in your photo. The bottom of the fixture should be about 30" to 34" above the table is what I'm reading.

Personally I think the fixture you have now fits your décor. I would just lower it. JMHO.

I think it will look fine so if you love it go for it. You have a large airy space so I don't think it will look to big. All three choices are nice.

Thank you all for the comments.
Born2Run- I too am concerned about the amount of light that it will produce. As an FYI it is 30% off at Horchow until the 13th.
Lighting is sooo hard. I think, fo me the problem is that I want it to be something I can love for a long, long time because it is not inexpensive.
Patty- the current fixture is too high and way too small, it is only 17" inches in diameter. Interesting to think if 3" bigger will satisfy me- your're right it probably won't! I can't lower it as it was installed by the prior owners and they cut the wires very short. This is motivating my lighting quest. I would rather get a light I love then have one I find kind of boring re-wired.
Joanie- the space is airy and I don't want anything to alter that, I worry the first light will be too heavy and too dark when it is not illuminated.

I rather like the 3rd one best with your home. It seems more open and rustic and yet contemporary at the same time and goes well with your wood beams.

I prefer the second or third one.

I think the second light would work well with your decorating vibe. It is lovely but understated. The first and second lights are too blingy for your rooms and decor. If you want to add bling there are better ways to incorporate touches of it rather than add one element that seems very out of place.

I vote #2

I also vote for #2, and agree that it should be hung lower than your current fixture.

PS I still love those figures hanging on the wall in the sunken room!

I also vote #2. It would work really well, I think. I don't particularly like the first one myself, but more important, I don't see it fitting well with your home.

I also think #2 works best with your home. What beautiful scenery you have out those windows!

I really like the second fixture for your space. It's similar to one I ordered. Mine is also on back order and I like yours better, can you tell me where it's from?

Definitely #2

I think 2 is ideal for. It looks like it won't take away from the airiness of your open space. It also will go well with your other lighting and furnishings.

I love your space by the way! Lovely!

I like the first one- I think they re all good- and while number 2 look like it "goes" with your house, I think number 1 has nice understated and unexpected bling to it. It obviously spoke to you too- and it does seem the size will be fine.
As for the amount of lighting, I would imagine you will have other lights on in the open adjoining rooms so you should be totally fine. It's not like you are going to be threading needles or doing precision surgery in the room- I am sure the lighting will be fine.

i would get what you love!! i think 20" (2nd one) is too small and it's also too short--- i think it would look quite squat in your open space. i also don't think the 1st one is too fancy - it's a totally different look from what's there now, but not in a bad way! i would hang it and see what i thought and return it after seeing it in the space if you don't love it anymore...

So for a quick update, while I am on a work break: I went ahead an cancelled the back order for the capiz shell chandelier. While I do love it, something about it feels not quite right for me and for my house. So I am going with my my gut.
Now to resume my original search. #2 and #3 are still contenders but I will update post with some others I may be considering when I have more time. Thanks for everyone's help!!.

BergiesGirl- just re-read this post and saw your question about one of the lights I posted
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It is called the Ava 6 Light, I saw it on the LampsPlus website, it comes in 2 metal finishes and several choices of shade. The price is very reasonable if I recall.

With such a huge expanse of space, this might be a great solution, although not exactly what you might be looking for. I've seen it used in a model home with beams and it's beautiful!

Here is a link that might be useful: light fixture

Looks like I'm the only one who likes #3. The only thing is that I'm not sure about the color of the metal on that lamp. Are there similar ones with darker metal?

Love seeing more of your home! While I like the first light,I don't think it's right for your space. When I google timber frame dining room lighting, I see a lot of black fixtures. How about something like this:

i think an orb chandy would look great!!

Thanks all.
Busybee: I agree the second light I posted is too short.
Pattycakes: Thanks for posting your suggestion, at 36"high it is too tall for my space. I have to hang it from the bottom of the beam and there is only 63" from table surface to bottom of beam.
Nosoccermom: #3 does come in a darker color and I would probably go that route
OB2B: I love the orbs but my husband always says "that's too round" LOL
Here is #3 is the darker color and some more contender
#1
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#2
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#3
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#4 which I love but it is too tall at 26" and i need to take it off the list :(
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Sorry, not a fan of "the barrel" look. Too '50s. Makes a room look like "been there done that". For sure they are too 50s living room for a dining room.

How about this one?

Photoshopped poorly (DS is on MY computer playing Minecraft, and all I have on this one is paint)

Edited to update picture and to take back the 'edited poorly' note. I love paint!

This post was edited by oldbat2be on Sun, Nov 17, 13 at 9:48

With the beams and style of the room, I really like #3 above. I love #1, but I don't think it's the right feel for the room. Beautiful house!

The drum light:

What's wrong with the light you have? It just needs to be lowered.
Of course, I also like the mason jar lights....

One more:

Totally different idea, but how about West Elm Industrial chandelier, currently 199.00

Here is a link that might be useful: industrial chandelier

Now THIS might be fun :) (Just tell me to go away!) Troy Chianti. I have no idea of pricing, just like looking at their lights. Anyway, cost doesn't matter, because kiddos are going to get full hockey scholarships, right?

Painstakingly photoshopped...

Wow, thanks for all the photoshopping and the suggestions.
OB2B- I really like the Troy Brooklyn, it is very similar to the adjacent kitchen light, which is the Troy Toledo, perhaps too similar. I also think I might like to get away from visible bulbs, if possible. Something I love about the Brooklyn, is the rope!
Nosoccermom: I do love the industrial lights, but my family is a bit tired of my industrial edge. My 14 yo ds even commented on it- lol.
I think I will go for the drum light, I love the way the arcs in the metal fixture, tie in to the arc in the metal trestle base of the table. I have been looking at it a long time and it is the one my DH and DS's consistently vote for.
here goes nothing, pictures when it is up !

Love your choice, and it sounds like the whole family is in agreement.

Never mind, I just found the answer.

This post was edited by marti8a on Sun, Nov 17, 13 at 11:51

Wanted to get back to this post and show an updated photo, the new light is in. I love the look it feels so fresh and modern to me. The fixture is large, but airy at the same time because the inner shade floats in the metal cage. I also feel the shade lightens up the space even when the fixture is not on. Thank you all for your input in the selection process!!

Beautiful choice! I love your space.

Thanks sas, I think I first saw the light I selected during your own DR light quest. So I think you actually picked it out! LOL

Great choice!

It's just so rewarding when we get these decisions 'right' - very glad this was one of those! What I like is how invisible the swag is - you really don't notice it until you look for it, and then it looks like it belongs. It looks great!

I liked that light the first time I saw it. It is perfect in the darker color with all your other dark accents. I really like your table and see a contemporary - rustic look to your home. Everything looks great.

Great choice, it looks perfect. Love it!