need advice for lighting in entrance foyer
I want to replace the sconces in my foyer with more transitional/contemporary fixtures. there are 3 replacement sconces I like, but not sure which would work best or if you have another suggestion . The current scones are 14 w X 20 H, but I think I could go a bit higher.. please see the photo of my foyer and other sconces of interest
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PROBeverlyFLADeziner
4 years agolast modified: 4 years agoPlease note I checked the height of all the sconces, and placed them on your wall based on where the electrical connection is located. IMO the chest and painting seems a bit undersized for the wall.
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Comments (18)You have a great style! I really like how you’ve decorated. I love that magnificent umbrella stand and would absolutely keep it in the entry if you like it there. It’d be a great, eclectic look, very unique, bold — gives a wonderful first impression of your beautiful home. Best of all, it has sentimental value to you. Plus, umbrella stands are perfect in an entry way. Form and function. ;) I wouldn’t go too simple. Your umbrella stand would eat a little console for a midnight snack, while y’all sleep. :D And any small console will look overwhelmed and boring in that entry. Keep it fabulous, glam, elegant like your other rooms. I’d try it with the console closest to the front door and umbrella stand beyond that. You’ll see when you get a table in there what feels right, you’re clearly a talented decorator. And a lamp shining in there would look so lovely and cozy from inside and out. Lovely curves .... This is an interesting look — a mix of very traditional (your stand) with a more modern lined piece .... A gorgeous vintage Hollywood Regency console (on the Chairish site) .... But I’m really in love with this Horchow piece (take a look at their other ones, too ... so many would look amazing there): https://www.horchow.com/Hooker-Furniture-Bien-Ame-Buffet-Chests-Consoles/cprod153500019_cat17840734__/p.prod?icid=&searchType=EndecaDrivenCat&rte=%252Fcategory.jsp%253FitemId%253Dcat17840734%2526pageSize%253D29%2526No%253D0%2526refinements%253D&eItemId=cprod153500019&cmCat=product...See More
Marcie Werman
4 years agolast modified: 4 years ago
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4 years agoMarcie Werman
4 years ago
lynartist
4 years agoI don’t think you need larger sconces. You need to move the electrical boxes! Then you can use sconces such as these crystal ones with shades from visual comfort. If you don’t move the boxes then look for sconces were the connection is at the top and the interest is at the bottom of the sconces.
Marcie Werman
4 years agolast modified: 4 years agooh thank u so much. i made an impulse purchase of the corbet party girl sconces(see below) to replace current iron sconces and would really like to use them if i can, do u have any thoughts? current furniture and chairs don't seem to go all the t hat well with glam aspect of sorbet sconces but..... also hangin pendant is iron (and extremely dfferntbut not so dfferent from Feiss pendant fixture
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4 years agolynartist
4 years agoAlthough I love Corbett lighting I just don’t see this sconce in your space! Your working against the other more traditional tuscan elements in your space which are quite lovely. I have added them them here . I have also added these more traditional sconces ( and moved them to a better position!)
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Brown Dog
4 years agolynartist
4 years agoOh, brown dog... a tad harsh. I agree this area may need a bit of updating though.
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