I wish our ceiling was high enough to consider some of these more ornate lighting fixtures. Our ceiling is slightly less than 8 feet from the floor, since we had to put in a plywood underlayment under the oak hardwood floor. We have visitors and family members who are over 6 feet, so we don’t like to have lighting fixtures they bump into, so we like lighting that doesn’t protrude too much. We also have nearly invisible floor lamps, like the one referenced above and have had variants of them since we were married over 30 years ago on both sides of the living room couch.
When I redecorated the last time, the designer suggested a gorgeous French provincial antique style white leaf chandelier, but I cannot post a picture - it must be one of a kind. It looks similar to this one, but much prettier. I did not believe it would work because my house is quite transitional, but it looks amazingly modern and completely transformed the room.
http://chandelierium.com.au/traditional-french-provincial-shabby-chic-white-leaf-chandelier/
Overall I am a huge believer in mixing up different styles and periods, and I am not afraid to do this in my house. If someone knows his/her taste, than all choices complement each other beautifully to create a unique personal style. This is how many interior designers create their signature rooms.
This is another one that I am think of for above our island- I would probably do two of them: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01HCH7D7Q/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_img?_encoding=UTF8&colid=2VLLCN53KR6NT&coliid=IZ23ROBQR1DSY&psc=1
Nothing wrong with the lamps being art work too. I’ve seen some at MOMA on display I’d love to have.
@Nrdsb4 I believe that some dimmers only work with certain types of bulbs. Here’s a more complete list of suggestions: https://www.todayshomeowner.com/how-to-fix-a-buzzing-or-humming-dimmer-switch/
Another signature dining room chandelier at our ski place decorated as a European style chalet, The remaining light fixtures are very contemporary, but area rugs are classic plush oriental wool. The best place on earth!
http://www.curreycodealers.com/p-5670-maximus-rectangular-chandelier.aspx#.WJlYWVeImNI
Love that DNA light. S1’s best bud is finishing his PhD in genetics/molecular bio this spring, and that would be a great graduation gift!
Mycupofmtea, I wish I had seen that before I bought my DR light. Lovely
@Onward I love that light! And a great price too - if you order it, let us know how it looks in person.
44 - wow, cool fixture. I can totally see it above the pool table Mr. wants to buy. :)
DW and I like a simple modern look. We recently installed these sconces
http://www.oxygenlighting.com/index.cfm/app/productDetails?item=3-504-24
And these fans
http://www.houzz.com/photos/81139883/Westinghouse-7216100-Solana-48-2-Blade-Indoor-Ceiling-Fan-transitional-ceiling-fans
This is a terrible thread.
I will not click links.
I will not buy lamps.
I will not click links.
I will not buy lamps.
@sherpa, I love the look of that two blade fan! Just wish our house was more contemporary. Sigh…one day.
I can’t copy the exact link, but used these tech lights in hallway. Mine have chrome trim, and are white.
Ibulighting.com. 700fmfldrsc
Modern lights. I ought my bathroom lights from them.
I think of dusting/cleaning with a lot of those lights. I also think of how glass becomes hazy with dust dirt. I made sure our chandelier lights had upright bulbs so a glance upwards would not be into a bulb.
Getting old here- redid kitchen lighting with house renovation after bought it when CFLs were available just a few years ago. However, not the kind of light we like- appreciate more for our aging eyes. Now that LEDs are easy we replaced most CFLs with daylight spectrum LED bulbs- like the brighter light. Did use round fluorescent tubes in some places- they still don’t always make LED flush ceiling fixtures with enough lumens for the area outside on our covered lanai.
I just cleaned all our chandeliers and I hear you about dust! It’s a long and slow labor of love and it can be quite meditative but I’m sure glad when it’s over.
We had found some old glass insulators and I wanted to make them into ceiling pendants. Luckily, I found people on Etsy who can do that! I like the thick old glass, with it’s tiny bubbles.
https://www.■■■■■■■■/listing/240239182/pendant-lightglass-insulatorkitchen?ref=shop_home_feat_3
When I think of dusting and cleaning I prefer the opposite. I hate open upward lighting. Always a collection pan or cup for dead bugs, dirt and grime.
Another two of my favorites: master bedroom (the picture doesn’t do justice) and a living room. I think that lighting, rugs and art (and not just wall art) are the three most important components of any design. Furniture, on the other hand, is much less important, especially when accessorized properly…
http://www.lumens.com/lucia-pendant-by-feiss-R237432.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=PLA&utm_term=&scid=scplpR237432&sc_intid=R237432
http://www.lampsplus.com/products/arteriors-home-rittenhouse-6-light-chandelier__k3757.html
This is the best light ever and great gift for kids!
https://www.amazon.com/MagicLight-Bluetooth-Smart-Light-Bulb/dp/B00P6WAEHQ
Point taken, but it seems the older I get, the more I like uplighting or anything not shining right on me.
So many pretty fixtures. I would like to replace the old brass fixture in our dining room with something flush mounted so that one sees the art on the wall from the living room without the distraction of the light. Now I am thinking of putting some recessed lights in only, but what does one do with the outlet in the middle where the chandelier is? We could put a recessed in the middle I guess.