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Which light fixture is better scaled to my room?

14 years ago

We're in the final stages of a mudroom/powder room/pantry renovation, and I need to buy a light fixture for the mudroom/pantry space. It is about 8.5' x 7.5 feet, with 8' ceilings. There will be a 2' x 3' pantry/cleaning closet cabinet in one corner, and some built-in upper cabinets/cubbies/bench along one wall. All cabinetry will be white and traditional (the house is a 1931 Colonial). The floor is brown/grey ceramic tile with red undertones, and the walls will be BM Gerbera Daisy (peach).

I am thinking of two Murray Feiss fixtures; they are similar, but one is larger than the other. The larger one hangs down about a foot, and I am not sure whether that is too much in an 8' high room. It is also more contemporary looking than the smaller one; I'd prefer a traditional look. I would be grateful for any opinions on which would be better in the room, or suggestions for other fixtures.

One is linked below, and the other is this one:

http://www.lightingdirect.com/murray-feiss-mf-sf240o-traditional-classic-two-light-semi-flush-from-the-barrington-collection/p544112

Here is a link that might be useful: Murray Feiss ceiling fixture

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Comments (7)

tomorrowisanotherday
14 years ago
I like the sf2400 better. I think you really have to be careful not to get one that will hang too low with only an 8ft. ceiling. Can we see pix of your new space?? (I am jealous!)
marisany
Original Author
14 years ago
I have another candidate, suggested by a poster on the lighting forum (linked below). I like this one a lot, but it hangs down 11" - too much? The diameter is only 9", so it's smaller.

I will definitely post photos when it's done. At the moment, the cabinetry is not in and it's not painted, and the floor tile is very dusty. I had a lot of help planning this from people on this forum.

Here is a link that might be useful: Rejuvenation fixture
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parma42
14 years ago
I like the S2400, too.
bungalow_house
14 years ago
Rejuvenation used to have a feature in their catalog and on their website that gave you an idea of scale for each of their fixtures. I don't know why they have abandoned it, but I'll bet if you call customer service they can steer you to an appropriate sized fixture.
sweeby
14 years ago
I like them both --
But since you prefer the more traditional, it's closer to the ceiling, and it's less expensive -- why not just get the S2400?
User
14 years ago
I guess I will be different, I prefer the SF241. They will both be a good fit in your room. The width of your fixure shouldnt be any more than 15". Your fixure shouldnt hang below 84" from the floor.
marisany
Original Author
14 years ago
I think I will go with the majority and get the 2400 - thank you all for your comments!

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