Chandelier in open foyer

I wasn't sure at first, but I really like our foyer light. Perhaps it would work for you....it stays fairly close to the ceiling but has the diameter to support the larger space.

Omgosh!!!

I have a couple of the exact same lights. And they do look like boobs.

Similar style in foyer.

If you can't find anything you love I would live with them a little longer and keep looking. It's only been 2 yrs.

I have no problem with can lights. Some areas look better with a ceiling that is uninterrupted by fixtures. The newer smaller can/pot lights are even better because you don't feel like you are standing under a small sun when they are lit.

Yeah, boob lightsâ¦gotta go.

I'd put recessed lighting in there and a lamp on the console table, and put it on a timer. I love lamps in foyers!

Just remember that with surface mount lights, the box is about 4" square or octagonal and a few inches deep where even the remodel-type recessed cans are much larger, taking up more space inside the ceiling cavity, so you may have some obstructions to placement in the exact same spots where the current fixtures are.

There are shallower recessed cans especially for remodeling that are much shallower, they are referred to as "cut in" lights.

I would replace the boons with cans

Uh oh, Do I smell a for sale sign? LOL. Are you beginning to see every flaw in house that exists or does not exist? Your house is lovely and I agree with KSWL on lighting. Some of that yesteryear stuff that has been so trendy is that indeed. No more bell jar, enough of chandeliers of every style and size. That is JMHO so take it for what it is worth, absolutely nothing.

Thank you everyone! My gut said can lights but I wanted to be sure! I will post a picture once it is done. Patricia43- no for sale sign here. We are just starting to fix some of the little things that I didn't care for from the get go but knew I could live with for awhile. It seems I can't leave well enough alone. Lol!

Yes my foyer light may collect bugs...not many in our area...but they are easy to dust out with my swiffer...

I like can lights and find them useful, but in a foyer, I think it deserves the drama and jewelry of a nice fixture.

"It seems I can't leave well enough alone. Lol!"

You have just described everyone here where decorating is concerned :-).

Annie - I'm starting to shop for replacement lights. Can you share a link for the light pictured above? At this time I'm looking for a light over the island, and a coordinating light over the kitchen table... Plus one more to replace the boob over the sink ;)

Thanks.

LOL- my best friend and I call those boob lights, too! Kind of relieved we aren't the only ones!

I have a very pretty "boob" light in my small entry. It plays well with the Kilim Beige ceiling, dark dramatic walls and travertine floor. Like Annie said it adds drama and jewelry. Having said that, I wouldn't want them dotting the ceiling. You have a very pretty home!

Well, we like boob lights around here.

Tib, KSWL, Annie, Anele, and May helped me with my lighting dilemma this weekend. Maybe it or something similar would work for you.

May and I think it may be a saggy boob light but I love it!

Here is a link that might be useful: A better boob light

Sorry for the late reply...I didn't see the request, amj.

Here's a link from lamps plus.

Here is a link that might be useful: faux alabaster ceiling fixture

Holly Kay, that's not a saggy boob, it's a piece of art! It's beautiful :)

I thought I was the only one that noticed they look like boobs. I've always called them "boob lights", such an ugly design that's used everywhere.

First we have grey everything to match our hair and now we have saggy boob lights. What's next? Wrinkled upholstery?

Monica, I love it! I am using it in my bedroom and thinking about using two larger semi flush versions in my stairway and foyer. Every review I can find gives them great marks. I haven't found one negative.

Holly-kay that light is really pretty! I thought since this thread came back up I would post pictures after our boob removal! We just did it last week and I love the clean look! Plus we added in a few more lights where it was a bit dark. The old boobs cast a yellow tint on everything which I didn't even notice until we changed them out. So happy with it!

Looking up in foyer

Much brighter and prettier! And I see you painted your console table champagne to match the mirror. Very nice :)

Oh, it looks beautiful. I thought it was a new post. When will I ever learn to check the original posting date?

Looks great Lori! Thanks for the link Annie.