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Corinne, have you Googled eclectic dining rooms? That's the style vibe I'm getting from your posts.

We have ditched the dining room chandy people. Hehe!

I realize that Flo but she may want to repurpose it for another room.

Oh I’ve spent hours combing Pinterest & Google using all sorts of colorful search terms. It was mostly a matter of reconciling my guilt that kept me from moving forward. Also I’m afraid of making the same mistake twice.

For example I almost pressed “complete purchase” on this chandy a few months ago when it was on sale but now that I look at it, I fear that it’s just another Farmhouse fixture masquerading as a boho accent.

When I was working on my kitchen I ultimately ended up with a fixture that most people on here advised against. I still have my moments where I second guess my decision but then I remind myself that terrible can pass as edgy in the context of an otherwise well done room.

Kitchen:

These are some other options I considered for my dining room although they are all definitely over my budget. Also I’m afraid they‘re a little bit aggressively glammy and bohemian.

Although they are pretty..

I totally understand your dilemma. Because the current chandy is actually pretty cool but a chandy in a different style would take the whole room to the next level so I say go for it!! Maybe the current chandy can be reused somewhere else?

BTW, Laurel Bern's post on mixing modern with traditional was basically my spirit animal when it comes to design! That post really helped me to mix more modern into my decor. I love my paintings and antiques, but a little new/modern is refreshing. Ill try to find a few chandys that I would consider but I'm no pro so I hope someone else chimes in with suggestions too!

Right? She should have etched those rules into stone lol straight from the burning bush.

Darn, gif didn't work. Well now we know, lol. Alright off to find some chandys because that is way more fun than the pile of laundry I should be folding!

Yeah, emojis don’t work either. We’re posting in the Stone Age on here.

I’m excited to see what you find!! This forum has honestly been such a huge help for me.

So here are a few different styles and inspo pics. I included the bubble light just to show that a pretty modern looking fixture can still work with a farm table.

You will find something. Based on everything you’ve now shared painting your existing chandelier is not going to give you what you want. There are plenty of well priced chandeliers that will get you where you want to be. I highly suggest looking on Cost Plus World Markets web site for one. Incredible guilt free prices! As for the chairs here is where you may want to consider the black paint.

Edited to add you will be able to sell that chandelier quickly if you choose to.

Annie <3 I love the first and last ones especially. It’s so hard to find a chandelier that is pretty without being super feminine. I think you nailed it.

Peony- It’s been harder to sell than I expected! I had it on Facebook market for like $150 for a few months. I’ve found that Facebook market is way better for buying than for selling. The upside of buying on Facebook market is that many people don’t really realize the potential for what they have. The downside of selling is that many people don’t realize the value of what you have : /

I’ve never sold on Chairish but that was going to be my next step.

The more I learn about design, the less I am impressed with Pinterest. You type in “Moroccan inspired decor” and end up with really tacky and overdone falafel stand looking messes.

These are some pendants I cherry picked from my searches.

No good? Kind of chintzy right?

Ok maybe these are a little less dramatic. The pierced tin may have been what was pushing the above lamps over the edge for me.

I’m going to create a new rule for myself here: If you’re going to incorporate a third or fourth style, stick to more subtle examples of that style.

I think I’m better off sticking with glass like the ones below.

* Is it a terrible idea to use fixtures that are listed as foyer or hallway pendants for a dining table?

Maybe I just need to use 2? It’s a small table; about 66” long and 33” or so wide.

I love the Moroccan glass ones!! I think that style will complement the sunroom beautifully and will work really well with your paintings. I don't see any issues with using a foyer light over the table. Especially if installed with a dimmer, or even just lower wattage bulbs than you would use in the foyer.

Lol Annie you’ve been like a therapist in this process of self discovery

* Edit: My only worry with the moroccan glass pendants is that in order for the size to be commensurate with my dining table, I need a pretty large pendant.

I’ve seen instances where the appropriately sized pendant looks a little bit silly over a table simply because its position is so much closer to the eye than it would be at the top of a very large foyer.

That’s the only advantage that actual chandeliers have over pendants, in my opinion. Their size is broken up by the shape of their appendages.

It might be a non issue but it’s something that does worry me.

Another option would be to buy two smaller pendants and somehow rig them to hang alongside one another as if the table were a kitchen island. Not sure if that sort of ruins the overall effect or not.

Here is concept for dining room that can work. I haven’t found Moroccan style ones but I know they are out there. Look for “single ceilingplate pendants”. Only one junction box is needed and for your ceiling height this would work well over your long table!

Flo I am a little bit confused- do you mean like ceiling plates that join more than one pendant? Or like single pendants that consist of 3 or so mini pendants like my kitchen pendant?

Do you think it’s ok to use something like this on a rectangular shaped table?

There are many variations. Some are available where you customize it. You select shape of ceiling plate, the number of pendants, type,style and finishes etc. a good lighting shop can do this for you. Here is one I got made for a large home, just to show you variation.

We were cross posting. Yes you can get a rectangular ceiling plate and then hang pendants from it thru wire holes in the ceiling plate and select any pendants you want. It all connects into one junction box. I did a rectangular one for a client where her builder (stupid people sometimes!) put the junction box for the breakfast area totally off where a table would sit. I found one that had a baseplate long enough to hit the junction box but the pendants and ceiling plate hid the problem nicely and no electrical ceiling changes needed!

Flo that is brilliant. The option to customize sounds awesome (although it also sounds expensive). Side note HONESTLY why do builders constantly make such stupid decisions!

How do you feel about hanging multiple smaller pendants to fill up a dining table as opposed to using one giant pendant?

Ahh- a design therapist, quite possibly my dream job!! lol

I am digging your style and totally see your vision- I can't wait to see what you pick!

Multiple means more wiring in ceiling so I was trying to find ways around that.

No no that is smart Flo and I think it may end up being my solution. I’m just complaining about the cost to offset my guilt lol.

It looks like most people hang multiple pendants in a straight line like this, which I don’t particularly like. It looks too uniform for my taste:

What you suggested from your photos I think Flo is more like this, which I think I’m pretty down with. Oddly, the differing heights/sizes/shapes help make all of the lanterns look like one single fixture. The pendants aren’t even necessarily arranged in a straight line. which I think also helps:

If I decide to go with a legitimate single fixture, I run the risk of ruining the aesthetic of my pendant with the massive size my table will require. Kind of like this. Something about it just looks cartooney to me:

I have a feeling this is why it’s so hard for me to find photos of single pendants acting as chandeliers above dining tables.

Yes. No straight lines. Each pendants all at different levels. Scale has to be right too.

How do you determine the scale for something like this?

Getting nails done. I will do little sketch when i get back to desk. ;). Super fun!!

Amazing. Thank you! Enjoy !

Here is rough sketch. Hope it gives you visual. I used 3 pendants because if you do mirror (which I put in sketch) they will be reflected and doubled. You can select ones with some pierced looks and perhaps some with color. Personal choice. Different lengths. Slightly different styles and shaped. Enjoy!

Amazing! I have a couple questions

Is the ring shaped connecting feature mounted to the wall or hanging down from the wall?

Do you think 5 is a crazy number? Only because my kitchen has 3 pendants in a similar style and I don’t want it to look too similar. Also since I’ll have 5 paintings on my gallery wall it may be a more consistent effect

The roundish thing is a low container with calla lilies draped across. The ceiling plate will determine how many pendants. U could do 5 but with the mirror I think that would be overwhelming for the space. Also, adds more cost. Your best bet in this space is an somewhat open linear fixture. Something interesting but open for art viewing and pleasant conversation.

Corinne, have you thought of switching your DR and kitchen fixtures? I could see the chandy in your kitchen. Just a thought.

Here is linear fixture for your dining room. The curved designs will help your look in narrow space. I can’t see the ceiling plate but I think it is a long narrow one that could work really well both functionally and aesthetically. I wouldn’t do Moroccan in both kitchen and dining room. ;)

Love your sunroom and kitty :-). Is that a kitchen witch I see flying in your breakfast area? I had also thought about you switching the two as Tartan suggested. You have a nice style going - trust your instincts.

I didn’t think so much about switching the fixtures as I thought about putting the same fixture in my dining room. I wouldn’t put the dining chandelier in my kitchen only because I always envisioned something black to work with my chairs.

Flo now that I have my sights set on the Moroccan light I need to either try it or let the phase burn out on its own lol.

Yes sunfeather it is! When I have kids I plan on telling them that the painting over there on the left is a close up portrait of that kitchen witch when she was younger lol.

I very much like the glass Moroccan style light idea...my daughter has three of the pierced ones at different levels, but they're next to her bed and you wouldn't like them in a dining room as they're a bit theme-y.

I would say that it will be easier to have an electrician wire fur multiple pendants and hang individual ones. That way you can make minor adjustments after they're hung...and you can spend time before he wires deciding on placement.

I totally get an interesting chandelier...mines rather unusual and I love it. In fact I bought it before doing anything else...

How often do you use the dining room? Do you want drama & candlelight for intimate dinner parties? A single orb for a mandala type design on on the ceiling. ...... https://www.etsy.com/listing/679709962/free-shipping-lanterns-moroccan-ceiling?gpla=1&gao=1&&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=shopping_us_a-home_and_living-lighting-chandeliers_and_pendant_lights-pendant_lights&utm_custom1=12268f76-7bf5-4b11-9b88-57c6f64d85b5&utm_content=go_1844179106_70025401592_346366066773_pla-307501522511_t__679709962&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIyJKDpJ6c4wIVh_5kCh2KxwDlEAkYAiABEgIUGvD_BwE

Take a look at this one, it certainly blends with the tones of your paintings and furniture and has a lot of character IMO.and it's on sale. https://www.perigold.com/lighting/pdp/kosas-home-charleston-6-light-lantern-pendant-kosa2801.html

Oh Corinne you are so funny! Yes the Moroccan pendants are a bit challenging to pull off. I would try switching kitchen island one first to test your vision. It will be fairly pricey so there is that. Just consider your art and what it would all look like.

The good news is they are easy to come by.

Ballards

Build.com

wayfair

Wrold Market

and this site has too many to listened some beautiful wall lanterns and colored ones.

https://www.littlelightbazaar.com/collections/moroccan-lights

Not sure if yaya's one will have enough light, but other than that I think it's a winner.

Peony this website is awesome <3

How come these rooms are able to pull off Moroccan lantern pendants without the themey vibes?

Playing with framing portraits. Something like this might work.

Those rooms are much bigger than yours and you can blend in other balancing features.

I can’t afford to frame them at this time unfortunately. I just signed away the rights to my firstborn child to frame a set of paintings for my living room.

You mean blend in other balancing features to balance the pendant?

You might be able to pick up some frames cheap at second hand shops. I am saying in the larger rooms there are elements like large sofa, coffee table etc that give distinctive pendants room to visually breath. It is curious how these portraits large have people all facing to left. Any idea why?

Lefty painters?

Lol I have no idea.

I see what you’re saying. So it’ll be harder to pull off the pendant in the small dining room because there is no other furniture to pull attention away from it.

Less dramatic?

It's not the glass lights that are theme-y, it's the pierced ones (and I find those with colored glass to be too much, also). Also, when lit, the pierced ones give off a fireworks effect...You may like that tho...However it is a specific look. My daughter loves it for her bedroom, but not sure if it's okay for a dining room.