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Foyer & Stairway Light Fixture Coordination

4 years ago

Hi all!

I am trying to figure out how to do light fixture placement in my foyer and stairway. Below is the floor plan of that part of our house. We are changing the stairs from rounded to squared. The designer picked a fixture for the entry and the stairway, but I can't find two that I like the way they coordinate. I would like to use the fixture linked for my entry. What would you do for the stairway to coordinate with the plan and selected fixture? Thank you for any help!

http://lightingefx.com/brand-67/sku-403155

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Joy White
Original Author

4 years ago

The houdse is a university president's house---so we have masses of students over at one time. Last year we hosted over 1,000 students in the current house, and we hope to be able to host even more in the new house.. We are doing two powders so we don't have to send them to our personal bathrooms.

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cpartist
4 years ago
Have you started building?

Do you have an updated plan with the staircase squared off?
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Mark Bischak, Architect
4 years ago
Post the proper plan if you want proper answers.
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Joy White
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4 years ago
This is the only plan I have at this point. The architect is working on the redraw right now. But my builder is wanting me to work on my selects.
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Lights Online
4 years ago
The light you chose is very stylish! For your stairway, here are some potential ideas. I noticed that the Deep Bronze finish on your light is very close to black, so I also considered some black-finished options. (Some of these lights are also available in bronze.)

Millennium Lighting 4-Light Pendant

Savoy House Berlin

Kichler Larkin

Sea Gull Labette

Golden Lighting Mercer

Savoy House Penrose

Quoizel Aviary

Golden Lighting Payton

I don't want to overwhelm you with options--let me know what you think!
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BeverlyFLADeziner
4 years ago

https://www.destinationlighting.com/item/lantern-pendant-light-4-lt-33-inch-tall-bronze/663938
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Virgil Carter Fine Art
4 years ago
The light fixture above seems overly large for the space available, IMO. And, while its a good decorative, "accent" light fixture, those lamps will not put out much in the way of adequate lighting. I'd be looking elsewhere if it was my house...
catlady999
4 years ago
last modified: 4 years ago
Dare I ask about the need for 2 powder rooms in such close proximity?

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