I can’t think of a better place to ask for advice on a light fixture 

"Highlander-Datsuns are Forever" (jamesbowland) 11/23/2018 at 16:57 • Filed to: Chandelier corner

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Anyone have any ideas for a new light fixture? This little dual spot light is not bright enough and is ugly.

I am thinking hanging something bright.

Long_Voyager, Now With More Caravanny Goodness > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 11/23/2018 at 17:06

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Something like this:

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 11/23/2018 at 17:08

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That’s about the fanciest mud room I’ve seen this week!

Ash78, voting early and often > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 11/23/2018 at 17:09

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Definitely a small chandelier. Those dual spotlights are 80s fantastic.

Just got to HD/Lowes/etc and browse. I’m thinking you need about 1500 lumens in a dark area like that, maybe more. Something omnidirectional, not focused. It’ll make a huge difference.

vicali > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 11/23/2018 at 17:10

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Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > Ash78, voting early and often 11/23/2018 at 17:11

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Copy that! I have browed HD a few times and really do not like their selection. Also can confirm 80's house is very, very 80's.

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > Long_Voyager, Now With More Caravanny Goodness 11/23/2018 at 17:12

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That is no. Just no. I might as well hang a saddle from my ceiling .

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > vicali 11/23/2018 at 17:13

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Oppo advice. Checks out.

Long_Voyager, Now With More Caravanny Goodness > vicali 11/23/2018 at 17:13

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Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 11/23/2018 at 17:14

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This house is made up of all four of the major wood groups.

Long_Voyager, Now With More Caravanny Goodness > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 11/23/2018 at 17:15

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It’s so ugly it’s actually kinda neat.

On a serious note I agree with A sh78.

Ash78, voting early and often > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 11/23/2018 at 17:15

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I just like to see lighting in person, and those specialty lighting places can get pricey. Amazon stuff always ends up looking cheaper in person than in the pics.

If you have Homegoods, that’s a good place to score a deal, too. Save money for good bulbs, especially if you go with a dimmer.

Just took these - our eat-in kitchen with 3 dimmable 400 lumen LEDs. Lots of control over intensity:

Laundry room with a vintage style “bell jar” and a single 1600 lumen bulb. A little harsh, but bright.

Just some ideas...I love small chandeliers. Both were $50-$80 and look like they could be 3x the price from Pottery Barn or Restoration Hardware.

SilentButNotReallyDeadly...killed by G/O Media > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 11/23/2018 at 17:15

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A pendant with a bare large round  pearl LED globe

Ash78, voting early and often > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 11/23/2018 at 17:15

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That’s the best thing I’ve read all week.

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 11/23/2018 at 17:15

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https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01D3WCCIE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_OVh-BbZ0JSZCW

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 11/23/2018 at 17:18

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Manwich - now Keto-Friendly > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 11/23/2018 at 17:19

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Here’s my suggestion from Ikea:

https://www.ikea.com/ca/en/catalog/products/S79291690/

And here’s my Walmart suggestion:

https://www.walmart.com/ip/CASAMOTION-Mini-Pendant-Light-Handblown-Rustic-Seeded-Glass-Hanging-Light-Clear-Brushed-Brass-Fitting/121089023

smobgirl > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 11/23/2018 at 17:22

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Ok that’s hilarious.

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > Manwich - now Keto-Friendly 11/23/2018 at 17:22

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I was leaning towards a glass globe with an open bottom but it has to put out some more light than one 40 watt bulb. I want like a 150+ watt equivalent .

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > smobgirl 11/23/2018 at 17:24

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It’s true thou gh , fir, larch, ce da r, and hickory for the token hard wood.

smobgirl > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 11/23/2018 at 17:24

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I googled ugly chandeliers because I was going to try to be helpful. Now I’ve discovered that chandeliers that look like birdcages are a thing and I haven’t found anything for you at all.

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > Ash78, voting early and often 11/23/2018 at 17:26

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I like #2 maybe with a bit more traditional glass shade.

Manny05x > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 11/23/2018 at 17:43

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Look up “corn led” bulb on ebay.

Manwich - now Keto-Friendly > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 11/23/2018 at 18:14

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Well then all you do is get something like a 13W/1000 lumen LED which is like a conventional 100W bulb... which should be plenty of light.

Something like this:

https://www.ikea.com/ca/en/catalog/products/80426768/

Kiltedpadre > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 11/23/2018 at 18:16

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IKEA sells this light.

You can paint it to look like this.

I have zero useful lighting advice, but I take any opportunity to share this fact.

JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 11/23/2018 at 18:21

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https://www.homedepot.com/p/Bel-Air-Lighting-3-Light-Brown-Pendant-with-White-Frosted-Shade-PND-821/203536075

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Bel-Air-Lighting-Pierce-3-Light-Rubbed-Oil-Bronze-Chandelier-with-Opal-Shades-70713-D-ROB/300101760

T hrow a tri plet of 100- watt -equivalent LEDS in either of these and it’ll be bright as fuck in that dark wood mudroom.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Sylvania-100-Watt-Equivalent-A21-Dimmable-Double-Life-Household-LED-Light-Bulb-Daylight-4-Pack-74977/305480861

pip bip - choose Corrour > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 11/23/2018 at 18:24

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probably overkill, but you can never have too much light

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > Kiltedpadre 11/23/2018 at 18:25

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Which room do I put this in?

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > pip bip - choose Corrour 11/23/2018 at 18:26

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Panel ugly will get full of flies too

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t 11/23/2018 at 18:31

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https://www.homedepot.com/p/George-Kovacs-Hexacomb-150-Watt-Equivalence-Matte-White-Integrated-LED-Pendant-P8218-044B-L/305756438?cm_mmc=socialmedia%7CP%7CFY18%7CBase%7CFB%7CD27L%7C27-16_INTERIOR+LIGHTING&fbclid=IwAR3LxA0dtDDtcwqwSkNHmrSyzHiqMQOl967ijSjtoNTlE9zqsxXzgmkX_EI

they-will-know-my-velocity > Kiltedpadre 11/23/2018 at 18:32

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Oh my fuck

they-will-know-my-velocity > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 11/23/2018 at 18:32

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All of them

they-will-know-my-velocity > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 11/23/2018 at 18:33

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For when posilutely, absotively, have to see every-goddamn-thing.

Kiltedpadre > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 11/23/2018 at 18:35

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Isn’t it obvious? You use the force to decide.

Kiltedpadre > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 11/23/2018 at 18:45

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It’s somewhat funny; whenever  my wife drags me to ikea I have to join the line of grown men waiting to play with that light. Most make “pew pew” laser noises while pulling the string.

JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 11/23/2018 at 18:47

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little spendy, and probably fewer usable lumens, and I also question how the geometric white shapes will l ook with the irregular wooden angles... But hey, it’s yer monies.

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t 11/23/2018 at 19:05

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I would never buy the light I was amazed at the price 

Rico > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 11/23/2018 at 19:54

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I always wonder how the hell do these things end up with so many dead flies.

Manwich - now Keto-Friendly > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 11/24/2018 at 12:26

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No Ash?

;-)

Stef Schrader > smobgirl 11/25/2018 at 01:42

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I hate those so much! They’re so painfully trendy but they leave really stupid shadows all around the room.

Stef Schrader > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 11/25/2018 at 01:45

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SCIATA

(sputnik chandelier is always the answer)

I mean, all the bulbs, all the places, all the time.

(Serious answer: probably doesn’t go with the more cabiny feel of the doors and shingles . Maybe something that also has a lot more bulbage and a big shade? I like Ash78's suggestions for this space, TBH. )