Here is our draft from architect.

aktillery: If you haven`t checked this yet here is a quick guide for determining size of chandelier for a room. These formulas are pretty standard but are just guidelines. The only thing this doesn`t mention is leaving 7`of headroom for a chandelier in a foyer or family room (as opposed to over a DR table)

oops - I meant to put this on your other thread about your chosen chandelier.

Here is a link that might be useful: Size of chandelier for a room

This post was edited by blfenton on Fri, Jan 16, 15 at 15:59

I don't think I would do it any differently because of the beams

I am good on the chandy size. It's the cans I worry about. Are there too many? The entire ceiling will be for boards and beams. I don't want to ruin the lovely wood with too many cans.

If you haven't already done it, install the trim kits and light bulbs you plan to use and be sure the brightness and beam spread is what you want. If it isn't, it's still easy to move them around before the ceilings get drywalled until the lighting is perfect.

And no, you're not even close to having too many cans.

Depending on what style of trim ring you have, you may want to paint them in a tone to match the wood ceiling.

Whew. Thanks mnt and lee!!

That is the plan for sure Pal. Thanks for your input.

You don't have enough for me :-)

Chandelier seems a bit small.

We have 6 x 5" in a smaller room 17x18. It's not too much. Ours are on a dimmer and we have lamps in the room too.

Oh Beverly, I hope you are wrong!

Not too many. You should see what I did to my kitchen! I LOVE it. I don't know why I waited too long to add more.

Worst comes to worst, I'll get a larger one.

We have high ceilings with slopes, and the cans aren't noticeable at all. Not all of them are on the same light switch, and they all dim.

They come in handy in large rooms when you need task or ambience lighting.

You could go 45-48" diameter easily in a room this size, so Beverly is probably right about this fixture being too small. Does it come in a larger version?

Not at all! I have tons of canned lights and I absolutely love them. I had an architect make up the plans also.

I have a back up plan for the chandy. I could always use the "one over my dining room table or in a bedroom. Or just return it. No larger version. Wah!

This one is 45" in diameter

Here is a link that might be useful: Chandelier

I have so many cans it's like a well lit airport runway! Not too many for you, AK.

I found a couple within my budget. A little over 43" wide and 51" tall.

Thanks Beverly. That's a lovely chandy!

Not sure I'd use the shades or which finish would look better with my fir wood and beam ceilings.

Thoughts?

Is the silence due to the fact no one likes these?

I once walked in a home that was being remodeled, and there were so many can lights it looked like a runway! Don't do overkill!

I love the fixture with the black shades!

Thank you Patty!!

Too ordinary compared to the one that you originally posted.

I agree. I just returned a smaller fixture to get a 300 refund. I'll be adding that to my budget. I will take my time. We have both a Pottery Barn and Restoration Hardware outlet only 20 miles away. I'm going to keep my eyes on them!!