I agree casey. I'd love to see what they have in mind.

Nicole, keep looking. Now, understand that comes from someone definitely challenged when it comes to light fixtures. Lamps are another story, love lamps! But I'm not good with permanently installed lighting and defer to my decorator for ideas. (actually he's my SILs decorator, my budget much smaller than hers but he still will pay attention to me)

Can I just say though I've had one similar to #2. They look pretty when spotless and sparkling and they don't stay that way. Mine had more 'dangles', more 'candles', and what a pain to remove, dust, clean and dust all those upward facing surfaces. And I often wouldn't think of it until right before guests were coming to eat, when I had the least amount of time for an extra chore....

Editing to add....please don't forget to consider the wattage, style isn't all you need to know about your new fixture....How much light will you require>

I sort of like this STYLE but would opt for one with more lights. It sort of has the shape of the first one, but is a little less formal lighting and may be easier to keep clean.

What is the style of the house? I would say the room looks like the house might be a bit more modern than either but I like the simplicity of #2 if it's a good fit style-wise.

Two! I vote for number 2 :) and here I thought you were house hunting/buying too. Moni

I was leaning towards #2.....I thought ....casual...simple....not too fuddy duddy........? It's got the most votes so far....love the comments and insight.

Jim....it's the only dinningroom. In the remodel I 'm planning on a small breakfast bar. Here are pics of the deck...casual...

Jae...This house "is" modern casual....

It just needs to be ......nice.

Moni...Yes!

Raven...what's your new chandy look like? Pic?

I'll make a trip to a few of my haunts before I make a final purchase....I don't think I can beat the Ebay prices tho...

I like #2 over #1, but I'd keep looking.

I like #2 a lot. I have something fairly similar in the dining area of my kitchen.

Something else to throw out there. I know you are handy and capable of doing many things.This might not be of interest....but....have you thought about finding something that you like the style or shape of but not the right metal or finish? You might something vintage or used, then spray painting it? There are great paints out there and a couple of my friends who saved money and were thrilled by painting hardware and knobs for kitchen cabinets. I wish I had thought of doing this instead of buying new when I did my kitchen. There are several colors of spray paint that look just like metals.

Nicole what about something like these?

http://m.ebay.com/itm/Crystal-1-Wine-glass-Bar-Chandelier-Ceiling-Light-Pendant-Lamp-LED-Lighting-/371469734094?_trkparms=aid%253D222007%2526algo%253DSIC.MBE%2526ao%253D1%2526asc%253D35277%2526meid%253D5382201036b84dacb752ad8d54772c8b%2526pid%253D100408%2526rk%253D4%2526rkt%253D25%2526mehot%253Dpp%2526sd%253D321870251395&_trksid=p2056116.c100408.m2460

http://m.ebay.com/itm/Modern-Round-Chandelier-Ceiling-Pendant-Fixtures-Light-Hanging-Lamp-Lighting-/321870251395?nav=SEARCH

http://m.ebay.com/itm/Modern-4-Light-Hanging-Ceiling-Chandelier-Matte-Nickel-Light-Fixture-/141835844360?nav=SEARCH

None really but 3 if I had to pick .Definitely not 1.

Just because you can get a bargain on eBay doesn't mean an item should be purchased.

I think the option you suggested -keep looking - is the right option.

I got tired of cleaning a crystal chandelier so I got this one at Lowes. Great light and much easier to clean, which I need to do now.

Without furniture, paint, and knowledge of your own personal style, I can't form a valid opinion. Perhaps start a Pinterest board, and then take a look-see at styles you keep pinning.

I like the style of the one that is there already, if only it was black instead of brass.

chisue...they're both about 24" wide. I think a wider one would work tho.

flamey....that's a pretty one!

Raven...I shy away from glitz and feminine. #1 is out of my comfort level, so I thought I'd see what everyone else thought of it. #2 is more of a go-to look for me.

#2 has a matching breakfast bar pendant.

Here's one with clean lines.....Do you like it?

#4

I just recently sold my house. My realtor told my husband to tell me to change out the chandelier in the dining room, said it didn't "go" with the house. Told me to change out the chandelier in the eat-in kitchen area too. She was going to pick something out for me to buy. She never mentioned it to me but I told my husband no way. Just because her taste was different than mine, didn't mean hers was better!

The buyers never mentioned the lights. If they hate them, they are free to buy whatever they like, which is what I did when I moved in.

Said all that to say, I'd leave the light as is!

OK I and possibly others had misunderstood your numbers. I thought number one was the existing one shown in the room picture, and number 2 was the black curly chandelier, and number 3 was the black one last picture. I didn't understand that 3 was actually keep looking. So in the new understanding of the numbers I liked number 2 or the last pictured one.

Iam not going to have a chandelier I never cared much for them. I am not formal I am definitely more casual in that type of thing.

Have you considered a hanging drum type they are modern and casual. I personally like this one. I would use something like that in my house. For you not necessarily that exact one but that style is what I meant.

http://m.ebay.com/itm/Metal-Ceiling-Light-Fixture-Hanging-Drum-Pendant-Lamp-Modern-Kitchen-Lighting-/152232391301?nav=SEARCH

TBH I'm not a fan of chandeliers (and I _really_ don't care for the one with the little lampshades, what a cleaning nightmare that will be). I'd go for a group of pendant lights at different heights,

eg https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Modern-Designer-Bedroom-Pendant-Lights-15-40cm-Beaver-White-Glass-Abajur-Pendant-Lamp-Fixtures-For-Restaurant/32363469994.html?spm=2114.40010708.4.55.FAbOrp

http://www.destinationlighting.com/products/multi-light-pendants

http://www.potterybarn.com/shop/lighting/pendants/

or maybe something like this:

http://www.coastalcheri.com/965cc947487dcb36.html

Honestly - you can't design a space in a vacuum. Everything must be considered at the same time, along with the intended function of each piece. Good luck.

I like 3 the best.

imstillchloecat..... That's what I do. I try to update the houses basic features. Each house is different. This one is 4 levels. I'm only working on the first level right now. The light fixtures will give it a personality. They set the stage. It takes me months to morph one of these together. I'm still in the planning stage. I made an offer on a kitchen sink today.

This is an unfurnished rental? Something simple and neutral that complements the style of the house.

I agree, simple and neutral. Maybe this from lampsplus.com?

snookums2....yes

If you are using that dining set, I would keep looking.....one is too ornate and the other is too modern.

phoggie....I rent the houses empty.

Oooh, I like the one Graywings showed us! (Wonder if the shade would be too fragile for a rental...)

I love the chandelier with downlight that I have in our breakfast room. Hard to find -- at least back when I was looking. You'll have a dimmer switch, right?

We have a chandelier at the Maui condo that is a little like your #2; has the opaque glass 'fat candles', but they are much shorter. It hasn't been a pain to keep clean. Still intact after 15 years of renting. (From Lowes.)

Transitional styling is fine. High ceilings need to be grounded by a visible piece. IMO Simpler than the Restore piece would be fine....just haven't found it yet....?

I found this @ The Restore for $45.....? 24" wide....

Can I ask an ot question? How does one get shipping included when buying from ebay?

sjern.....I just meant the shipping was $9 + $16 = $25.....it was super cheap when added up. I thought the original 2 chandy's I posted were GREAT buys. The auctions start @ .01 cent + shipping.

What a great deal! I'm not a fan of iron but like the shades--they will throw a lot of light. I'm shocked the shipping is so little for a fixture like that. It would cost at least three times that much for me to send such a thing.

I like the one from the restore

Based on the painting suggestions....I wonder if I painted the black wrought iron white....same color as the walls...it would blend in yet still be a BIG piece....just not as bold....?

I like the worn/rustic look of the wrought iron myself. :)

Yes I like the restore one! You know I love the restore!

Nicole, I would pick #2 but I think it would look nice in silver but if the walls are going to be white I would go with with color in the picture.

That being said, I've seen your work and I know you will pick the perfect chandelier for that room.

either of the two that were our first choices would be so pretty in white!

I learned the hard way to use ceiling lights that light the area below.

When the framework is beneath, the lights illuminate the ceiling & the framework casts strong shadows on the occupied part of the room.

I've always thought the dinningroom light was just to create a nice glow for the room. It creates a calm ambiance, not too bright area of light. If you wanted to do homework at the table you'd set a work lamp on the table.

I like a chandelier with both down and up lighting. That way you will have both direct and reflected light to avoid so much glare. I want it to look nice, but more important to me is how it illuminates what I want to see!

Get the right sized chandelier for the size of the room. Mine is far too big (came with the house), and it created heat one hot summer evening when I had guests. We practically had to sit in the dark in order to sit and talk after dinner. UGH! Dimmer switch coming up until I can get a smaller (it's off in scale too) light fixture.

Here's my upate:

I purchased #2 for $37.50 + $8.95 shipping.Home Depot price: $197

Good selection of lighting.

Great choice, Nicole. I liked #2 as well and I like it even better with the other two that will accompany it!! You really do have a good eye for what looks good. Congrats on your latest acquisition!

FlamingO! We have the same exact light!

Great fixtures, Nicole. Hope you get some nice tenants.

I remember as a kid having to spend cleaning the little lights on our chandeliar growing up and what a job it was, taking them down and soaking the dirt off and washing them and rinsing them and then wiping them down and then back up they went. NOT enjoyable. Get something simple, make sure it has good light too as the house my parents bought 32 years ago the cheap lighting that was put in by other owner and even with dimmer it was awful. Get something nice and bright and maybe a dimmer so you lower it if you want too. Plus how many actually sit at tables these days and not eating out or in front of tv sets? I also see if you have that chandelier I see more of a huge table and formal dining room area for those to be in.