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Lighting Design Dilemma

I am a guy, need help with a chandelier design.

5 years ago

last modified: 5 years ago

Please help with a chandelier type. The area just has the bar as is in the photo, ceiling height is 10 feet and I would like it above a person 6'5" in height

so he doesn't bang his head or is blinded by having lights in his eye.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Thank you in advance.

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BeverlyFLADeziner

5 years ago

Not crazy about that plain mirror on the plain wall. I would paint the backdrop for the bar & select a mirror with more texture for the backdrop of the bar. I have selected a bronze mica light fixture for the ceiling to add more interest to the room

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acm
5 years ago
I guess what you're looking for is a semi-flush light. Hard to guess your desired style, size, finish, etc., from this single photo, so maybe peruse the Lighting section here. A couple to get you started:

Modern 2-Light Glass Semi Flush Mount With Black Shade · More Info

Modern & Contemporary 2 Light Semi-Flush Mount in Oil Rubbed Bronze · More Info

Ironclad 1-Light Rubbed Bronze Semi-Flush Ceiling Fixture · More Info

Annecy 3-Light Oil-Rubbed Bronze Semi-Flush Mount Ceiling Light · More Info

Ariane 5-Light Black Semi Flush Mount · More Info

I especially like the next-to-last here, but it's not my space... :)
acm
5 years ago
Here's another cute one:

Oil Rubbed Bronze Barn Metal Fan Style Ceiling lighting, 5 Lights · More Info

or this if you really want it to be a statement:

Metal Steel Art Semi Flush Mount Ceiling Light with 6 Lights · More Info
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Seldens Furniture
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I agree, as semi-flush would eliminate the problem all together. If you do opt for a chandelier just make sure to allow 8 feet of clearance. Good luck!
Robert Abbey Blake Flushmount, Deep Patina Bronze · More Info

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iamtiramisu
5 years ago
The taller the ceiling, the taller the chandelier. Multiply your ceiling height by 2.5-3 to get the recommended measurement in inches.

Diameter:
The larger the space, the wider the chandelier
The sum of the room's length and width is the recommended measurement in inches
Above a dining table, the diameter should be 2/3-3/4 of the table width

For example, a 12-by-12-foot room would accommodate a chandelier with a 24-inch diameter.

Placement:
Open pathway: at least 7 feet of clearance to the floor
Above a table: 30-34 inches
Ceilings over 8 feet: add 3 inches of hanging height per foot

e.g. a 10-foot ceiling calls for a hanging length of 36-40 inches.
girl_wonder
5 years ago
I noticed you have some arched doorways. Does your home have any particular style of architecture, like Spanish or mediterrean? If so, it would be nice to keep the style consistent throughout the house. If you’re game, I’ve love to see the front of the house to get a sense of what it looks like, and that could help direct our suggestions. Also, is this part of a larger room, like the bar end of the living room? If so, you might want to coordinate the fixture with that other part of the room so it feels like...one big room (which it is.) FWIW, the company Rejuvanation Hardware has a lot of nice light fixtures. I agree with the other person that you might want a semi-flush light fixture. (vs. a full-on chandelier). And...you may want to consider keeping all the finish materials consistent throughout the house. i.e. I have a 1940 bungalow and so I choose oil-rubbed bronze (ORB) for the the metal parts of lamp, door knobs, drawer pulls etc. This helps make the home feel more consistent compared to have antique gold in one room and ORB in another (and bonus: you can decide this once and it makes shopping easier in the future).
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Have you considered getting something made specially for the space? If interested I make custom lighting based on the client's specifications.

Feel free to request a quote at: Retro Steam Works / Custom Lighting Design

Below chandelier was made for a family's home where everybody was over 6' tall.

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