Entry Lighting Help...
Trish Walter
7 years ago
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Need help with lighting and decorating a tiny entry way!
Comments (18)Looks good as is. Wouldn't clutter it up ... but you might consider small Tiffany style stained glass sun catchers (that attach to the small windows with suction cups) if you find some you particularly like. https://www.google.com/search?q=Tiffany+style+suncatchers&client=firefox-b-1-d&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiKg5u24eXoAhWnTN8KHSnCDkAQ_AUoAnoECAwQBA&biw=1366&bih=654 Suspect the space may be so narrow that framed art on the wall gets bumped. Measure carefully before deciding. Depending upon the pattern, wallpaper could end up just making a calm space just look "busy" without adding interest to the space. If you like nature scene murals, you might consider visually "enlarging" your space with one of those on the plain wall just before you go down the steps. https://www.google.com/search?q=murals+of+nature+paths&client=firefox-b-1-d&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwij672S4uXoAhUpnOAKHRnJBQQQ_AUoAXoECAsQAw&biw=1366&bih=654...See MoreHelp finding an entry light that flows with this dining room light?
Comments (3)Let’s talk shape first. Entry light...assuming you mean for a foyer? Is it 1 or 2 story? Confined space or sprawling? So try to narrow down the size and shape first and then the style should fall into place....See MoreHelp me find a light fixture for my entry.
Comments (3)Patricia Colwell- Thanks for your input. A new sconce might be the answer. I have a small powder room which needs new lighting but am afraid this is too big :( My search for a compatable ceiling fixture has netted this: But the rounded bulb doesn't marry up with my sconce. Additional foyer pic: Also- since at I didn't have a response at first to my post, I thought maybe it wasn't seen and started another....See MoreWhat type of ceiling lights do you have in your home?
Comments (16)In my previous 1950s home that we remodeled everything was oil rubbed bronze. I was tired of that by the time we built 7 years later and I like to think of the new house as an eclectic mix of different finishes. I spent 18 months picking out our new ones so here is my detailed list :) The entry has a copper Chandler with a central light shining down and 6 arms that can be turned on different ways. It's from the 50-60s and i found it in an "antique" store in town. The dining is a shiny pewter crystal chandler that was in our previous home (my husband had picked it out and was the only thing that wasn't ORB). Kitchen has cans and then two large shiny copper pendants over my sink and prep area. They are solid copper and were a steal from an English seller on Etsy. We did have to Dremel the hole larger so our american pendant fixtures would fit. Our mud room, or "the Owners Entrance", has a muted brass lantern with wavy glass from the Amazon Warehouse. I had to replace one of the glass pains but was still only $30 all in. Laundry, pantry and 2 walk in closets have smaller school house light fixtures. I also detest boob lights. Front room has a fan with 4 lights. I really want to replace the lighting kit on it to something with covered lights. I do not like the harsh light coming down from it. But we mainly use 3 lamps that are on a switch. The Electrician was surprised when I asked him to wire for them since he hadn't done that in 15-20 years. No can lights in there. The power bath has a brushed nickle wall light with 3 bulbs from Hudson Valley. Also picked up cheap from Amazon Warehouse. The spare room is a large and thick crystal type ceiling shade that is very sparkly also from Amazon Warehouse. Was discounted for some chips along the edge that you only see if you are on the ceiling. My Bedroom has a large central vintage brass/crystal chandelier and a second small one in the seating area. Another matching small one is in the bathroom. I bought them second hand from a private seller. Then flanking the mirror are 2 Hudson Valley shiny pewter sconces with large frosted glass shades. I like the mix of different finishes. Has more of an evolved-over-time look to me. If you haven't noticed I love the Amazon Warehouse. Kind of a pain to search but I bought quite a few things from it for our build to save money since I had plenty of time. Edit to add: my home isn't an open floor plan but a ranch. Each light is in its own room....See MoreTrish Walter
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