I was just wondering how high up a pendant/ chandelier should hang from a kitchen table. Is a semi-flush mount to far away from the table and will it look funny? Thanks-

It's also about head level (you could still read the words over my head, just not see the drawing on the bottom. I'm usually the one stuck in the corner, so DS and DH could read it over my head! I like seeing it while sitting in the FR and not have the light obscure some of the words. I might be able to find something to go above it, but would it have to have same colors? Be rustic as well? I might wait til the window trim is up, though - might even put scarf up on rod since I have 2 separate shades - but that's another post. I'm also going to center it more on the wall - may not be able to get it exactly centered since the T-stat isn't, and the canvas is narrow, but close. I was just thinking this AM I should get something with a hollow back to cover the T-stat that we never use (should have had the builder put it on the kitchen side), I was in TJ MAxx getting another drawer organizer and saw this for $10! Thanks!

A huge part of the equation (as you have seen here) is your individual needs. I'm using the JoAnn's sewing table (probably the one linked above,its the one with 2 drop leaves, on wheels (which lock) and the center under storage); I took painters tape and made my own ruler along one long end.It works really well when I can work standing up (5'8" with long arms) or when i'm having health issues with standing I can sit in a bar stool height chair and work the width of one of the leaves. I also have a tall stool, I altered it previously for kitchen counter work when I'm unable to stand for long, that is on wheels and works if I need more mobility at the table. The size makes it great for clothing (long patterns), crafts and I'm sure quilting (haven't gotten there yet). The sewing machine is a lot more individualized. I am nearly blind, recently moved to bifocals. I have severe fibromyalgia and significant joint issues in my neck. With guidance from my pain management OT and a lot of help from my father we created a not so pretty but very functional set up for me. I was told to get my chest as close as possible to table surface, and sewing level as close to eye level as I could. So I was able to use my bifocal without leaning down or over. And was not REACHING in addition to lifting my arms. I'm still fine tuning. Old machine died last week and the new one threw things a little off. I still need to get a better support chair with rollers. My job currently is to make sure as I lift my hands up to work with fabric NOT to raise my shoulders or extend my elbows beyond the hip width if possible. But I CAN sew and work patterns for hours daily, many days running without ending up on pain meds or in bed exhausted. I'll try to add some photos...been a year since I used this site, my memory is a little foggy. Please excuse the mess in the pictures. I'm in the midst of 6 or 7 projects, and my fabirc organization is totally non-existant. It's driving me a bit mad, but I have plans for reinforcements to come in and get it stashed away. Here is a link that might be useful: pictures of set up on photobucket

shee - Hi there! Well, I think we all agree that the round shape of the table is great. Now, it's just the details. I think I'm going to try Photoshopping the current coffee table, as well as the other Linden Street one in red. Maybe I'll try a cream or stained version too, just to get a better picture in my mind. I'm thinking if I go red, that I should look for a very warm, deep, burnt shade, antiqued, as Les said. dianalo - Beautiful piece! I like the wood tone on it a lot. andee - Good idea to put something on top. I'm not sure just what yet, but that will help, for sure. nicole - I like the antique white distressed look too. I'm thinking that Photoshopping will really help me decide. I don't want to paint over the wood unless I'm sure I should (no poem intended). dee - It is travertine! The back of the top says "Made in Italy". It is extremely heavy, as in I won't be moving it ever again, if I don't have to - LOL. The table top you pointed out is identical. walnutcreek - I've seen Old English in stores before, I'm sure. Is it better than Restore-a-Finish? redbazel - Hey, thanks!