Installing new overlight light fixture in master bedroom
Is this as simple as I think it should be? Our master bedroom has no overhead light fixture. About 15 years ago, we renovated the room and added onto it, and for some crazy reason we did not install an OH light. Instead, the light switch is tied to an outlet on the far end of the room -- when we flip the switch, a floor lamp comes on. It has NEVER been enough light for the room, which is fairly big. especially in winter when it's dark by 5 pm. If I have to do anything in the room after dark, I have to flip on the floor lamp plus both bedside lamps, and the room is still dim. The space over our bedroom is an unfinished attic. So it should be fairly simple (for an electrician, I mean, not DIY) to run the wires for a center ceiling fixture, right?
In addition, if you have an overhead light in your bedroom that you love, would you show me a pic? Now that this idea has potential, I am obsessing over fixtures. Our house is a 1920s Colonial, but the furniture in our bedroom is more contemporary. For example, this is our main dresser.
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maries1120
7 years ago
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Comments (17)I also thought of that Kathy Ireland fixture..:) I have it saved as well the diameter is though smaller than what you were looking for..not that it makes it a "no"..but I remembered you wanting a bigger one you can though, besides contemplating the overhead lighting.. a) go for sconces. besides lamps etc. they're higher..gives a different feel. b) consider installing a skylight. totally changes the perception of the ceiling's height it is a personal preference..and a matter of what one's accustomed to. I grew up having overhead lights. True, our ceilings were much higher then.. Together with that, you should do the best with the space you've got I broke the rule of "no overhead lights with standard ceilings"..where I could of course..I'm happy I did-it breaks the expanse of the ceiling..brings more interest..you're less concentrating on that "oh my ceilings are low" but every room is different. some are square, some are rectangular....some are darker, some are naturally lighter..take your own unique space into account say, in the master that's kinda long, we installed a skylight...put a pendant in the corner, over the sitting area..installed sconces...also have table lamps of course in DD's room that's small and already has a skylight, we didn't hardwire anything, but I bought this vintage wall chandelier..a long sconce, essentially..it's not overhead lighting yet it looks like one...:) that brings the feeling that chandeliers usually give..and what's important is the feeling. The feeling, you can get in many ways, as I've learned... In other rooms that are either smaller or somehow more conductive to have this overhead lighting, I went with flush mounts or semi flush..it looks totally fine. They're all on dimmers-we saw to that..and there are other lamps in the rooms, table ones next to beds, and floor ones, and sconces..so you don't rely on this overhead light only..but you have it. You have layers of lighting, and it gives you all the flexibility. And you control the feel and the function..which is obviously a very good thing. That taught me there are no rules set in stone..you look at your room and you see by what means you can get the feel and the function you're after. And if it's a mix that's the best of course....See MoreAdvice for new light fixtures in master bedroom
Comments (11)If you want to replace the lights with other high on the wall lights, consider putting any replacements in a cornice -- either aimed up at the ceiling for mood light or down for a reading light. https://www.google.com/search?q=cornice+with+LED+lights&tbm=isch&source=hp&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiFvr_q-uLkAhUS5awKHRDqCboQ7Al6BAgDECQ&biw=1328&bih=617#spf=1569104847098 Have them changed or removed by a pro that can make sure any electric wires left in the wall will not create a fire hazard. If you want to be rid of them, you could then either just repair the drywall over any scars left after the removal as if they were never there or because the line of lights and, therefore, any scars left from removing it are likely small, you could add a wall to wall floating bookshelf shelf to cover where they were for your books or hats or baskets of items you need to store https://www.google.com/search?q=Floating+shelf&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwj6srTk--LkAhWwna0KHdkbCEsQ_AUIEigC&biw=1328&bih=617#imgrc=0RcMkd2B-YT4gM:&spf=1569105049605 or, if the damage is more than a floating shelf might cover or if you need storage, you could create a wall to wall box shelf with a back to cover any holes left in the wall -- with the option to add a top hinge door for hidden storage. https://www.google.com/search?q=wall+to+wall+over+door+box+shelf&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjblrqz-eLkAhVPmeAKHetiDywQ_AUIEigC&biw=1328&bih=617#imgrc=zTURSttMwD3GDM:&spf=1569104405084 or you could create something akin to "wainscoting" over that area of the wall to hide any scars. Let us know how it turns out....See Moremaries1120
7 years agoAlso what colors in your room?
I saw this on Pinterest and thought it was pretty but not sure the black trim would work for you. You can find it at Shades of Light
graywings123
7 years agoSueb20
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7 years agoThese are ones I've liked so far but don't quite LOVE any of them. Almost forgot about Circa; will look there too.
S Rodriguez
7 years agoSueb20
7 years agoWell, I don't think I need that much lighting. Or that big of an electrical project!
I like these, too.
MtnRdRedux
7 years agoThese are out there and nothing like you posted. Just throwing them out there because they remind me of the vibe of your home.
Sueb20
7 years agoSueb20
7 years agoMtnRdRedux
7 years agolast modified: 7 years agoSueb20
7 years agoYup, yup. PB, RH, Wayfair, Wolfers (local place).
FWIW, this is the bedside lamp (we have two).
Sueb20
7 years agoI like this too, same brand (Hudson Valley) as the quatrefoil one I posted earlier. I'm feeling the most love for these two at the moment, which makes sense because they're both more than I initially wanted to spend!
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7 years agoSo, electrician has confirmed that it can be done, so now I just have to make a decision. Based on measurements, light output, etc., I'm down to three.
I really really like the first one (thank you Marie!) but I worry that if the diffuser on the bottom is just a little bit wonky, it will drive me nuts since it will be right over the bed. We had a drum fixture once with a diffuser that was wonky and I just could Not deal with it.
I think I might be talking myself into the little chandy type fixture.
I omitted the other Hudson Valley ones because I just can't bring myself to spend $700-ish on this fixture esp. when we may only be in this house for another 4-5 years.
Lyban zone 4
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OutsidePlaying
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7 years agoFinally got the fixture installed! Love it. Still need to re-hang art on the wall.
My view from my pillow :-)
Of course now I think I need lighter shades for the bedside lamps...nosoccermom
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