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Lighting dining room Design Dilemma

Hovering hanging dining room light

2 years ago

I have a open concept kitchen, dining, living room. My dining table is 54 inch round table with 4 chairs. The hanging light I ordered is 31 inch round-gold metal.
The light will be hung 6-1/2 ft from floor. Ceiling is 9 ft.
I absolutely love the light fixture. My concern is that I don’t want the feeling of a round space ship hovering over a round table look.
I’m sorry I am not in the location to send pics of light fixture and table so asking for your best judgment. Thanks.

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KW PNW Z8
2 years ago
But, what is the question?
mindshift
2 years ago
You are obviously second-guessing your choice, but without a photo how can anyone advise. And, remember that all we can give is our opinion.
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Hi Julie, We agree with Patricia on this one. A larger light fixture may be a better idea for this space. On that note, perhaps these light fixtures from our sister brand Luxe Light and Home may work: Le Marais (this is a custom 3-tier) Fiammi Lucia (This is a custom 'vertical' version of the fixture) These Luxe fixtures are sold exclusively through the Kravet showrooms so we highly encourage you to visit one near you so you can see the quality and workmanship yourself. We hope this information will help you make a more informed decision on your home needs. Very Best, Tai Truong Elements of Design 3400 Medford Street Los Angeles, CA 90063 tai@lusivedecor.com www.elementsofdesign.com
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salonva
2 years ago
So can you link a picture of the light fixture? You are wondering if round light fixture 31 inch diameter will be too massive for the room and 54 in table? Of course pix would help but if you can't get pix of the space at least the light fixture might help to get a bit more informed opinions.
mellie6666
Original Author
2 years ago
Finally got some pics. The larger part of the lamp is 31 and my table is 54.
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Flo Mangan
2 years ago
The problem is it is not an open design and you appear to have two lamps with same shape shades. The size is fine, they shape is not. You can still do the round shape but find one that is more open. Lots of options out there.

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