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Choosing A Chandelier For The Dining Room

So I lied to you guys. I was going to have all the fabulous photos of our paint work shown this week, and then I slacked. Yep, slacked. I let everything else take first priority, because sometimes that happens. But honestly- I am kind of glad I didn’t get around to taking photos, because now I can ask you something I have been meaning to ask for quite awhile.

Dining room chandeliers.

DIY? Buy? Fancy? Elegant? Rustic? Industrial?

Ya, theres a lot of options, and even a lot of options that sound great to us. For instance, we love the look of this fabulous DIY one here from Love and Renovations:

But, we also love the look of the classy crystal ones:
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We are changing it up in what we are wanting for the dining table. At first we were going to stick with our classic farmhouse table, but then we got all crazy. This is the look we are kinda going for now:

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The table will still be extra long, but we are going to do it in a high gloss bright white! I finally convinced Jeremy to allow some more white in;) So with that being said, I really feel like we could totally go either way. Classy and crystal, or rustic and industrial.

Weigh in with your thoughts please! AND don’t forget- if you haven’t entered the Graco paint sprayer giveaway yet, go do it now! And remember, you can totally enter certain entry options daily! Also, that baby is worth approx. $300..so free sounds a whole lot better:) Happy Friday my loves.

Comments

  1. Cami says

    I love the first one, it just seems to be more you. Thanks for including a picture that had your son in it, he always brings a smile to my face.

  2. amandajadkison says

    I also like the chandelier in the first picture on the left. (I would call it a primitive crystal chandelier, but I’m definitely no expert.) I think something like that would look good with your shiny white table. I think something rustic would look good too. I’m sure whatever you pick will be stunning!

  3. Marie Roxanne says

    I think the first one from Love and Renovations will be the one that will give the most impact. I like the rectangular shape of it and the varying heights of the lights. The other ones are “normal” chandeliers, nothing special.

  6. Lisa says

    Love the white table!!! I’m very much a classy chandy girl. Either way, you can totally pull it off.

  8. Nutbird says

    I would start with industrial ones. Get something simple and sculptural. In a few years, when you have more money, you can go for something more expensive and luxe. I could just look at pictures of that kid every day. Keep it simple. Ann

  9. Kat says

    Hi Adrienne. I have been enjoyed reading your blog for a couple of years now, thank you. As much as I love the look of the first picture I can see potential problems down the track. A couple of little kiddos would find it crazy fun up on your table swinging and possibly smashing those lights into each other….it only takes one shower or toilet break! Maybe just my experience, but with three boys including twins this would not have passed them by!!! Dusting would be fun too!! Good luck with your decision, I cant wait to see what you choose.