Help with lighting
I'm looking for ideas for ceiling lighting for our sitting room and dining room to update from the existing glass ceiling fittings. I originally bought a light from John Lewis - Harmony Pendant for the sitting room but the colour was a darker beige than online pictures suggested and didn't quite work so I returned. Now thinking perhaps I might be best to stick to a simple pendant with a light coloured large round shade (and diffuser)? And should I matching for the dining room or go for something a little different (note we'll be updating the dining chairs to something a little more contemporary with lower backs).
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Comments (20)Hi, A couple of quick questions to keep in mind when looking for light fittings for this room. Do you have access to the ceiling over the room? If not then you may not be able to have more than one light fitting as without access you would have to take down the existing ceiling to run the wiring to any additional pendants, or have the cables surface mounted. The other thing that you would need to bear in mind when buying a new light fitting is that you will need to be able to get a strong enough fixing to hold it or any additional fittings in place. Your existing fitting is fairly small so may not have that solid a fixing, you could though potentially fit any new fixings to the existing timber trusses. It would be worth checking that if you do not already know before committing to buying a fitting. Also if you do buy a Sputnic type fitting such as the ones we have used below check first how many bulbs you will need as the cost of bulbs can quickly add up especially if you want them to be dimmable! Good luck with your search and sorry to throw a few potential problems into the mix....See MoreHelp with lighting, please
Comments (6)Hi Rukmini, Thanks for replying. I've now attached a couple of pictures - still needs decorating, but I'm planning to paint the walls (or just the front one) in dark blue or grey, put a wooden round mirror above the wash basin and perhaps some wooden shelves as it's a big clockroom. I'm tempted to transform this clockroom in an utility room, but I'll need to think better about it as I'm not sure it's convenient without a window. Anyway, my main concern about the lighting is that I may buy a ceiling light that doesn't fit? The current light as shown in the picture looks different than the "normal" ones. Thanks again....See MoreHelp with lights
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7 years agoHello Georgina. I love your space. To continue with your Nordic feel here are some ideas from ikea and habitat:
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7 years agoWhat about something like this? Modern but amazing! Just think maybe you need to make the most of those high ceilings with an amazing statement light!
Villa Schweinfurt · More Infohttp://www.pagazzi.com/giamatti-6-light-cluster-ceiling-light.html
Or here are some links to some amazing lights!
Look around. Lighting can make or break the room. I think good quality amazing statement lighting is key to the room!
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7 years agolast modified: 7 years agoHi, I have had the attached lights over my dining table for the last 5 years, they always receive a fabulous response even after all this time!
They are from Dwell and start at £250 for the smaller version.Shannon at http://www.bathroomeleven.co.uk/
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7 years agoIf you wanted a statement light that was a bit "out there" then check out the melt pendant light by Tom Dixon. They do a mini melt too. They are pricey but they are are absolutely gorgeous when you see them lit at night - I'm so in love with them and am seriously craving one for my dining room.
They have a mirror finish when switched off and then turn translucent when on and come in gold, silver or copper.
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PRONook London
7 years agoHi Georgina,
We think that adding a trio or duo of enamel lamp shades hanging over the dining table will look fab! Look at these examples:
Our you can go for our Nostalgia Light Reserve collection, a fusion of the true industrial inspired design with a modern twist.
We hope these images can help you!
Good luck with your project and all the best from the
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