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Chandelier for Front Entrance

5 years ago

My front entrance has a large window on top of the doors where a chandelier/lighting fixture need to be added. My question is that there is also a need for lighting fixture at the landing of the stairs and this is in direct line as the entrance lighting fixture will be.

Question...do I get two similar lighting fixtures....get one large chandelier for the entrance do a smaller one on the stairs?

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Patricia Colwell Consulting
5 years ago
I would do two the same I think . A pic from further back would help getting a feel for the space.The one where the window is needs to hang in the space to be seen in the window
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R.D. London Studios
5 years ago
Do a large chandelier in the entrance that commands alot of drama and the lovely setting you have. A small flush mount fixture that will coordinate with the chandelier. Best wishes!
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pink_peony
5 years ago
I would do one large fixture in the center of the entire entrance area. Preferably that will center up with the center staircase. How tall are the ceilings on the entrance? It looks like they are the full two story height. I realize how hard it is to get a picture of the entire space so if possibly draw out the floor plan of this space to give us a feel of how everything likes up and where each feature (door, window, stairs etc) are.
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lvl133
5 years ago
last modified: 5 years ago
I think too much lighting will clutter your space. the recessed on upper floor should be on 3 way switch, if chandelier is significant it will be enough light, or add sconce on stairs.
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