Rule of thumb that I often see is: width of chandelier should be equal in inches to the length plus width of room (in feet). Height of chandelier should be 3 inches for every foot of room's height. In your case that would give you a 14 inch wide and 57 inches tall. I doubt you'll find much with dimensions close to that. LOL! I'd probably go quite a bit wider than 14 inches especially since the foyer is open to the great room. Maybe up to 22 inches wide. But you need something to fill up some of that well-like space and give it some definition so definitely look for something that is taller than it is wide. I'd want at least 42 to 44 inches tall and I'd want to be able to hang it so that it is either centered in the foyer window or so that the bottom edge of the chandy is at the same level as the bottom edge of the foyer window. LightingUniverse.com lets you search on both width and height at the same time. It isn't a perfect search because height is sometimes measured from the ceiling to the bottom of the fixture and therefore includes the length of any fixed rod - or even sometimes the length of the chain! - rather than just giving you the dimensions of the "decorative part" of the fixture which is really what you want to focus on. But at least you can eliminate fixtures that are much too wide for your space and narrow down the search for some with a body height which is great enough for your space.

I agree that tall walls are not for decorating all the way up. Generally you decorate down at human level and leave the high spaces as restful travel for the eye. The exception might be if there's a balcony or other room overlooking the high wall, for which the upper reaches thus become "eye level" and can appreciate very tall art. I don't understand what kind of high ceiling becomes "hellacious emptiness," but maybe you just don't like your house, or have decor that's making it feel heavy and empty rather than soaring and light. If the former, I'd move; if the latter, I'd post some photos and maybe we can help you humanize the lower reaches so that the heights don't oppress you so.

What do you think about turning the rug 90* (centering it on the fireplace), and then switching the TV and the sofa, so that the sofa is across from the loveseat, and the TV is across from the fireplace? I love the look of twin sofas flanking a fireplace! :-) Also, consider mounting your curtain rods so they are just below the sconces, and extend beyond the sides of the window by 8" or so. I'd buy longer drapes that kiss the floor, as well. :-) I'd let the new rug or a great piece of art decide which direction to take the pillows and paint color. Pick paint last.

I love studio McGee! I am not. Designing the house is something I love to do, I was just wondering what others thought I should do. The picture I posted of the plans is a little old. The living room is now two story but since it’s long I’ll have to split it up a little so I wasn’t sure what to do. I came across a picture with that light but no info as to where it’s from. I’d love to find it! Thanks for your help!