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MrsKelly
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lighting fixtures for entrance hallway in house?
we're buying a high ranch... where you walk into a small hallway and you can either go up or down... and there is a hanging light fixture that we want to replace. i was wondering if anyone has something like this and can you please post pictures, i'm looking for inspiration! thanks!
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Posted 6/4/07 8:37 PM  |
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julz33
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Re: lighting fixtures for entrance hallway in house?
we have one of the "boob" lights... I am going to try to find a picture...
here:
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| Posted 6/4/07 8:42 PM |
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CunningOne
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Re: lighting fixtures for entrance hallway in house?
I have a hi-ranch and we put in a light. Let me see if I can find a picture of it.
This is what was there when we moved in :
while we were doing work:
more recent:
Message edited 6/4/2007 10:26:28 PM.
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| Posted 6/4/07 8:57 PM |
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skew
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Re: lighting fixtures for entrance hallway in house?
chandelier
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| Posted 6/4/07 9:19 PM |
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MrsKelly
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Re: lighting fixtures for entrance hallway in house?
oh trish, if you think that "before" was awful... just wait until i get a pic of what is there now! lolol thanks for the pics, ladies... we are looking for the hanging time, like what trish posted... if anyone else has pics like that, please post! thanks!!
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| Posted 6/5/07 9:38 PM |
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MrsKelly
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Re: lighting fixtures for entrance hallway in house?
Posted by skew
chandelier
do you have a pic?
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| Posted 6/5/07 9:38 PM |
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skew
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Re: lighting fixtures for entrance hallway in house?
Posted by MrsKelly
Posted by skew
chandelier
do you have a pic?
this is what i have in the foyer now but it is a little too small. the size is more appropriate for a powder room. i ordered another one but haven't received it yet.
do a serach for mini chandeliers on
bellacor. they have a lot of different styles. i would also visit lighting stores and HDE.
follow these rules in re: to chandelier size:
Q - How much light do I need in an area to light it properly?
A - Multiply the length times the width of the room. Then, multiply that number times 1.5. That gives you the amount of wattage you need to light the room properly for general illumination.
Example: A room is 12ft. x 16ft. (12 x 16 = 192). Then multiply 192x1.5 = 288 watts. That means an 8-light chandelier using 40-watts bulbs would give 320 watts, which is even more light than needed.
These same rules apply to every room or area in your home.
Q - How do I determine the proper chandelier width for a foyer?
A - Add together the length and width dimensions of the foyer area. What you get is the proper diameter for most any chandelier you'll need there.
Example: The area is 12 feet by 16 feet. Added together this equals 28 feet. Therefore, the foyer chandelier's diameter should be approximately 28" in width.
Q - What about the height of the chandelier?
A - Always keep in mind that the bottom of the chandelier should be at least 7 feet from the floor. That may mean you need a flushmount (mounts directly against the ceiling), a semi-flush (also known as close-to-ceiling fixture, which hangs a few inches below the ceiling) or, if you have a tall ceiling, you may need a 2-tier or 3-tier chandelier.
If there is a window above the front doors, center the chandelier so it can be seen from outside. If the foyer is extra large, you may also want to include wall sconces in the foyer. Install them against the wall approximately 60" for the floor, 6 - 8 feet apart.
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Message edited 6/7/2007 8:24:54 AM.
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SweetTooth
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Re: lighting fixtures for entrance hallway in house?
Posted by julz33
we have one of the "boob" lights... I am going to try to find a picture...
here:
IMAGE
lol boob light!! 
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| Posted 6/7/07 10:58 AM |
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PotofLuck06
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Re: lighting fixtures for entrance hallway in house?
Posted by julz33
we have one of the "boob" lights... I am going to try to find a picture...
here:
IMAGE
we have this as well.
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