how large foyer chandelier be?

3 years ago

I have a two story entry foyer. The dimensions of the foyer are 11” by 15”. There is a 5” b 5” window above the door, through which the foyer chandelier can be viewed from outside. My current chandelier is a dated 36 inch chandelier. I am planning to get a crystal modern chandelier. It’s dimensions are 24 by76 inch. Both the pics are included. My dilemma is, will 24 inch chandelier look narrownarrow?

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Beth Allen
3 years ago
" means inches

' is for feet

I think the size is ok, but it does not go with your traditional home
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Lisa Caudill Designs
3 years ago
First off Beautiful choice and I think it could work. Not sure how high your ceiling is to the clearance above your door as it looks like that is where it will end.

If you had enough vertical space, this may be another option for you. it is a little wider but also linger. Either choice will be beautiful a update.

Assuming your overall goal is to do other updates to modernize and more luxurious in the house?
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Ok let me start out by saying you do not need a huge fixture there, or a chandelier, In fact, your options would open way up if you started looking more at entry fixtures. This one is kind of plunked if you will, in no man's land. The only good view of it is at the landing area, otherwise, you are looking at bulbs from the top. Or you would have to crank your neck from the bottom to even look at it. If you change the entry fixture, you should also change the landing fixture. I would consider putting a recessed light in the landing or a semi-flush, this way there is only one "star of the show." Also, you would be better off to look at oil rubbed bronze over black as it will lend itself to more paint finishes. satin nickel (imo) is rather dated builders look for an entry. I see a chandelier in your dining area there that would be a good jumping off point for you. I'm not saying dont hang a chandelier, but if you have searched the entire internet..maybe a little gear shift wouldn't hurt
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Olive Nystuff
3 years ago
The stairway in the reference photo is much (much) narrower than your foyer. I think you will be happier with something that is wider - at least at the top, even if it tappers like a chainmeil design. If you like contemporary, other options would include round sphere shaped, multiple spheres of different lengths, multiple rings, or a sputnik design.
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Patricia Colwell Consulting
3 years ago
I need to see the rest of the home and its style since that new choice is not for a traditional space and you better make sure all the bulbs are LEDs 4000K to make that sparkle and also how will you clean it down the road . IMO changing the front door to something a bit less builder grade might help make that chandelier work better too.
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BeverlyFLADeziner
3 years ago
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Your home is traditional and although I think you can push the envelope, I'm not sure going so very modern in the solution.

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Mrs. S
3 years ago
I agree with the others. What about that comment: "Totally worth 4 hours of installation" ? Four hours?

Where I live, help to hang chandeliers is expensive. Worker (only licensed/bonded/insured, due to working at height like that), probably would need a helper, due to the "four hours" warning. That would end up being one expensive chandelier. Is it cleanable with a swiffer on an extension pole? That would be my first concern, unless you have household staff to do such things. I do not allow my housekeeper to step on a chair, much less a ladder.
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3 years ago
I would keep looking. As amazing as that chandelier is, it is much too opulent for that entry.
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Lisa Caudill Designs
3 years ago
If you are not looking to change the inside style of the house to be modern luxury then I would look at some other options
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Original Author
3 years ago
Patricia Colwell - my dining room and kitchen pendants are given below. Also I am planning to change the doors- in future
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Lisa Caudill Designs
3 years ago
Looks like your choice is in line with where you are going with updates! love all your choices! Would live to see it as it progresses! Well done!
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