Former Owner Chandelier Swap- Need Help!
I want to upgrade the chandelier (36" across) from ZGallerie in our foyer. I think it's a nice chandelier, just not nice for the style/feel of the home. I also think it needs to be a larger chandelier for the space. I've put photos of the current chandelier, as well as the breakfast room where I upgraded the lighting.
I'm usually the most decisive person- but because this will involve crazy high ceilings and an electrician, I want to be sure! The six options will be in the comments (FYI-all are at least 40 inches in width- none are more than 44)
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PROBeth H. :
6 years agolast modified: 6 years agofirst one. put something noticeable in this spot. the last one is nice too. nothing with those lampshades though. dust collectors.
PROJAN MOYER
6 years agolast modified: 6 years agoEntry fixtures are more than a size. What are we basing this selection on? A single breakfast able fixture?! Show some more of the house and furnishings ,please. Based on kitchen light and iron stair, I would say, # 3, 5, or two below. And I don't think it's the width bothering you, I think it is the height measurement of your fixture itself ( 37 x 43 below) and 32 w x 48 below that I believe yours is far shallower. First is Circa and second is Curry and Co.
below at 32 x 48 h
Jessalyn Giacona thanked JAN MOYER
Melissa Gallagher
6 years agoJessalyn Giacona
6 years agolast modified: 6 years agoThanks for all of the great feedback! Sorry I didn't provide additional home photos- I've added a few more here, the room with the piano is actually the dining room (that we don't use as a dining room) right off the entrance to the left. It's also the only other room with an actual light fixture. I love chandeliers, but we live in Texas, and we need our ceiling fans! :) I love the first chandelier you posted, Jan, but it's a little out of my budget. :( I've found great deals on the others, and I'm getting 25% off. Sorry- these aren't greatest photos, and this house is still a work in progress... We moved from a 2000 sq foot house into this home with more than double that, and I've had to buy a ton of new furniture over the last year and a half.
Melissa Gallagher
6 years ago
Olychick
6 years agolast modified: 6 years ago
goldblush
6 years agoI was in a restaurant this afternoon, came across this chandelier and it made me think of our replacement discussion. It's a good example of what I was suggesting. It's pretty simple with a little bit of embellishment:
It might not completely compliment the other chandeliers in the home but I think it might be close:).
goldblush