Update fluorescent kitchen light?
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Ari
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We have a huge fluorescent kitchen light in the middle of our kitchen near the stove that is longer and rectangle shaped. We are doing a partial kitchen remodel and I found a chandelier to replace the smaller one over the table but not one to replace the larger one. Anyone have suggestions. We are going for a natural look the cabinets are a coastal blue with gold handles and we will be adding some hanging plants, and some wall vases, succulents on the table etc. I found a natural wooden beaded chandelier to replace the smaller light, but not sure what would match to replace the larger one.
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I would do something with gold
Look for elements from the one you found in a new one....wood, beads, wood beads, color, etc. It doesn't have to match perfectly.
I agree with Ann, a wood beaded chandelier would work well. If you can't find a similar one, you could make one yourself, here are some ideas, all you need is a frame:
https://www.pinterest.com/lauren_kraus/wood-bead-chandelier/
If you were looking for a DIY perhaps finding a chandelier at a consignment store or reStore store and painting it a customize color might be considered.
You could consider something more minimal for in the kitchen, replace the florescent with three recessed can lights. That would update the look.
Working areas in kitchens require bright diffused lighting, rather than concentrated spot or chandelier lights.
If you have not yet decided on an integrated LED fixture to replace the old fluorescent one, I would encourage you to do so. Different styles with wood trim, that would fit into the natural/coastal look that you are aiming for, are available. The light blond-wood is is consistent with Scandinavian design.
Here are some examples.
A few ideas
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/repair/electric/replacing-updating-fluorescent-ceiling-box-lights-with-ceiling-molding-2990785
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/repair/electric/replace-flourescent-light-fixture-37359382
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/kitchen-dining/kitchen-lighting/rustic-kitchen-light-fixture-35169318
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/kitchen-dining/kitchen-lighting/how-to-replace-a-fluorescent-light-fixture-with-regular-light-fixture-44375107
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you could use recessed lights instead or here is more info it is just depending on the look your are going for
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCLusuSEscM
When you remove the original, it will most likely be a different color underneath. A simple paint job should fix it.
If you don't want to remove, you could leave the frame and paint to match the cabinets. Remove the lighting mechanism and hang the new one inside it. The ceiling will still need to be painted.
Defiantly wood same. Olof or match a wood finish in the kitchen or you could also go all glass with brass that will go to
https://www.younghouselove.com/lights-ceiling-action/
http://www.create-enjoy.com/2017/03/how-to-replace-fluorescent-light-with-flush-mount.html
https://blog.recessedlighting.com/kitchen-lights/
Several ways to replace your kitchen lights.
Hi, It should be very easy to remove it and replace it with one that you like.
I recently saw an ad for Lamps Plus that said they have their phone customer service people walking around on the sales floor so they can help you shop. Maybe you could give it a try and find something that coordinates. They also have a neat tool where you can take a picture of the room and then add their lamps to it so you can really visualize. I found it enormously helpful. Good luck!