Lighting choices

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Hello all,

I am looking for some input regarding our entryway lights. In the living room and kitchen dining area we currently have the following fixtures:





We just purchased the following for our dining room:



Now we need to replace our hall lights:


They are bronze with leaves and do not go with our style.

Was thinking two of these:



Or



Or whatever you think! Trying to stick with chrome, black, and crystal.

Thank you!

[policegirl402]

For the hallway, I love the first one you posted,( the round one) Where is that from? I am on the hunt for something in my kitchen. The second option for the hall one reminds me of a "boob" light. Lol! I also am loving the second pic down of the chandelier... That I think is in your kitchen??? Gorg!!!

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Sept 16, 2014 20:28:02 GMT -5 policegirl402 said:

For the hallway, I love the first one you posted,( the round one) Where is that from? I am on the hunt for something in my kitchen. The second option for the hall one reminds me of a "boob" light. Lol! I also am loving the second pic down of the chandelier... That I think is in your kitchen??? Gorg!!!

Thank you for the input! I'm trying to avoid the "boob" light lol. Hard to find options for semi/flush-mounts though. :-)

The last 3 lights are from Amazon. The chrome hall one from this link:

www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B008M4QT2O/ref=ox_sc_act_image_6?ie=UTF8&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

The 2nd light in our kitchen area was from Lowes, but also sold at numerous other retailers. I keep seeing it around as I shop for other lights. I will admit it looks nice but my H said the quality was bad when he was installing. It was cheap though:

m.lowes.com/pd_416382-44951-RL4825_0__?productId=3899664

I find it easier to pick out pretty chandeliers than hall lights!

[dr.girlfriend]

I love Lamps Plus (especially their Open Box) and Shades of Light. Both should let you search by semi-flush and finish.

[policegirl402]

Thanks for the info!

[buppy]

The first one! Love it!

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Sept 17, 2014 10:39:22 GMT -5 dr.girlfriend said:

I love Lamps Plus (especially their Open Box) and Shades of Light. Both should let you search by semi-flush and finish.

Thanks for the recs! Love Shades of Light but they are a bit pricier. My H won't let me spend much more than $100/light since we need 2.

Do you all think the first hall light (lantern looking one) would hang down too low?

[moonlight]

Sept 16, 2014 20:28:02 GMT -5 policegirl402 said:

For the hallway, I love the first one you posted,( the round one) Where is that from? I am on the hunt for something in my kitchen. The second option for the hall one reminds me of a "boob" light. Lol! I also am loving the second pic down of the chandelier... That I think is in your kitchen??? Gorg!!!

Exactly this! I love the first one. Second one is too "boob."

I adore your lighting choices. Gorgeous.

[moonlight]

Sept 19, 2014 21:10:05 GMT -5 @bigredgum said:

Sept 17, 2014 10:39:22 GMT -5 dr.girlfriend said:

I love Lamps Plus (especially their Open Box) and Shades of Light. Both should let you search by semi-flush and finish.

Thanks for the recs! Love Shades of Light but they are a bit pricier. My H won't let me spend much more than $100/light since we need 2.

Do you all think the first hall light (lantern looking one) would hang down too low?

How tall is your ceiling? Does it mention if that extender at the top can be removed?

ETA: I looked at the link and it doesn't look that way. The one review said the light was too big for the space.

Instead of a boob flush mount, what about a drum shade flush mount?

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Sept 19, 2014 22:21:00 GMT -5 moonlight said:

Sept 19, 2014 21:10:05 GMT -5 @bigredgum said:

Thanks for the recs! Love Shades of Light but they are a bit pricier. My H won't let me spend much more than $100/light since we need 2.

Do you all think the first hall light (lantern looking one) would hang down too low?

How tall is your ceiling? Does it mention if that extender at the top can be removed?

ETA: I looked at the link and it doesn't look that way. The one review said the light was too big for the space.

Instead of a boob flush mount, what about a drum shade flush mount?

I do like the drum shade flush/semi-flush mounts but I thought that would be too many shades downstairs. The fan and both chandys have shades. Maybe I'm just being weird!

[moonlight]

Sept 19, 2014 22:37:44 GMT -5 @bigredgum said:

Sept 19, 2014 22:21:00 GMT -5 moonlight said:

How tall is your ceiling? Does it mention if that extender at the top can be removed?

ETA: I looked at the link and it doesn't look that way. The one review said the light was too big for the space.

Instead of a boob flush mount, what about a drum shade flush mount?

I do like the drum shade flush/semi-flush mounts but I thought that would be too many shades downstairs. The fan and both chandys have shades. Maybe I'm just being weird!

Nah, I can see your concern. I see a lot of awesome lights on Lamps Plus that would work in your space but it's that darn $100 budget. I feel your pain!

Can you try to sell the current lights and make a little $$ toward the new ones?

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Sept 19, 2014 23:19:20 GMT -5 moonlight said:

Sept 19, 2014 22:37:44 GMT -5 @bigredgum said:

I do like the drum shade flush/semi-flush mounts but I thought that would be too many shades downstairs. The fan and both chandys have shades. Maybe I'm just being weird!

Nah, I can see your concern. I see a lot of awesome lights on Lamps Plus that would work in your space but it's that darn $100 budget. I feel your pain!

Can you try to sell the current lights and make a little $$ toward the new ones?

We have a bunch of lights that have been replaced so maybe Craigslist is in our future. :-) not sure what the market for weird bronze Tuscan lights from 2002 is, but it's worth a shot!