Dining Room lighting help
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Sherry M. on Feb 10, 2014Would moving the light will require ceiling repair? That can be pricey if you can't DIY it (ie. popcorn or another texture type). My Dining Room light is off center, same problem with layout as you, and it works fine for us. It looks a little wonky at first but after awhile you don't even notice it.Helpful Reply
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Diane Woods on Feb 10, 2014As a real estate agent I know clients are expecting things (for the most part), symetrical, in order, making sense, etc. That means if you plan to sell in the near future leaving it in the center would probably be most acceptable. However, if you plan to be in the house for awhile, you need light more for the function than asthetics. it possible to put the chandelier on a longer chain, then you can put a hook above the table to connect for lighting without moving electricity. If you do permantently move the chandelier above the table, then balance the room with lighting on the other side too. Then you don't have a dark side to the room. One other option is to change it to something else that might have directional lighting that you can aim and light up different parts of the room.Helpful Reply
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Sue Jordan on Feb 10, 2014Thank you so much for your ideas.Helpful Reply
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Janel Hutton on Feb 10, 2014Perhaps you could use a chandelier with a chain? Leaving the base as it is and simply adding a strong hook to hang it where it seems best?Helpful Reply
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Jim L on Feb 12, 2014@Move the chandelier! If it is off-center to you, it will be off center to anyone else who is in this house. DO NOT use the "swag-chain"! If the ceiling is smooth and cannot be easily repaired, do a square "frame" on the ceiling slightly smaller that your table and put wallpaper inside it.Helpful Reply
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Sue Jordan on Feb 15, 2014Thanks to all for your comments.Helpful Reply
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