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open floor plan lighting dilemma

Janeen Oberembt

4 years ago

I am building and these are spec photos. Ceilings are 11’. Not putting light over entryway. Wanting to replace sconces with a wow factor light going down stairs. Also hanging pendants over island, which we changed to a rectangle 42” x 84” and placing sink in the island. Also placing light over dining table. Do they all have to match. Have satin nickel hardware in kitchen. Railing going downstairs is dark wrought iron rail as shown in picture. Appreciate any help.

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BeverlyFLADeziner
4 years ago
last modified: 4 years ago
Select art for the wall of the staircase and then illuminate it with a single picture light. See below. or a set of two or three library lights mounted above the art. See pics below.

If you select a hanging light in the staircase, it won't hang down very far. See diagram below.
Janeen Oberembt
Original Author
4 years ago
Beverly. I was thinking about doing a light like above. What type of dining table light and pendants would you hang with it. Thanks.
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BeverlyFLADeziner
4 years ago
West Elm I would select a black finish over the staircase. What you decide to do in the kitchen and dining room is your call.

https://www.westelm.com/shop/lighting/pendants/?cm_type=gnav

I like these bubble glass pendants and think they could be used in the kitchen and the chandelier version in the dining area.

This has to be your choice. There's just too much out there to select from.

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