Hello, I have a lot of ideas for you! Before anything else I always first suggest people to think of their style they like and start off from there to make life easier. We all have some style we like or it could be even multiple. This Living area looks beautiful, feautering Traditional/Rustic style. I collected some images for your inspiration that I hope it will help. You got to think of what style you would like to have, or how is it going to be the interior decorated cause that counts as well. You said you wouldn't like to go for nothing fancy or traditional. I would suggest you the spot lights to keep your space bright, and they would actually look pretty nice fitted in the the beams. A contemporary style chandelier would also look great in the middle of the room, you could consider glass lamps, they are very popular. I also thought of Industrial style and added a pendant light. I would personally go for a contemporary style hanging lamp and probably some spot lights. Good luck with your Project! StJames Design Interiors

I bought a very similar version as in the screenshot. It was perfect for the kitchen. It was perfect for the kitchen. Cute, small, but enough size and power. It gives a nice light, not harsh, properly diffused. And I bought it really cheap. But for my loggia, that`s spacious enough. I decided to buy a lamp that doesn`t use electricity. I found one on amazon, as well as flag pole lights. I think it’s perfect cause the loggia is on the sunny side, so the lamp stores the energy and gives off a soft and pleasant lighting at night. I don't really prefer to sleep in total darkness and this kind of lighting helps me doze off. So, for those who have a balcony or loggia, I strongly advise buying these!

It seems to me the space above the picture rail should be clear of fittings or any decor for that matter. I'm also having a hard time picturing wall lights and alcove shelving on the same wall. Just because they are there now doesn't mean they should stay. Some lights on an extending arm could look nice, depending on your style. Or flush LED lights if you want to light the shelves. Much depends on the design of the shelving.

It would be very difficult to fit lamp shades to those fittings, since they are too close to the wall. As Sonia says, they are not intended to be used as wall lights. You'd be better off replacing them.