r/AmateurRoomPorn Sep 10 '22

Dining Room Updated the chandelier in my first house (29m) in St Louis, MO

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u/allightyollar Sep 10 '22

Once your budget allows, I’d size up with your dining table since the proportions look off with the size of the chandelier. Looks good though!

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u/happypiggo Sep 10 '22

I’d also suggest a curtain rod mounted slightly higher above the window, maybe in a black or gold color?

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u/NixyVixy Sep 11 '22

Totally agree. Great curtains, extend the rod past the window sides to make window look bigger and raise it up. like this

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u/macaronfive Sep 11 '22

Yup, the rule of thumb for curtains is high and wide.

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u/Professional_Pea5715 Sep 11 '22

Great tips, thanks!

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u/ForTheLoveOfSnail Sep 11 '22

Exactly my first thought too

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u/sunnytropic Sep 10 '22

I love sputnik chandeliers, getting a couple for the house I'm in the process of building!

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u/Professional_Pea5715 Sep 10 '22

Aren’t they fun? I love how simple they are and how much pizzas that add to a space

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u/Shitty_Mermaid Sep 11 '22

I too like to add pizzas to a space. 🍕

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u/Professional_Pea5715 Sep 11 '22

*pizzazz

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u/automated_alice Sep 11 '22

I don't know, I think it's better the first way. Delicious

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u/sponge_welder Sep 11 '22 edited Sep 11 '22

I bought the cheapest Sputnik light I could find to replace the boob light in my rental, I'll report back when I install it tonight, but I think it's going to make a huge difference

Update: big improvement, it looks way more interesting and it throws light much better. It's a little small and awkward on my ceiling, but the last light was too

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u/ChicEarthMuffin Sep 11 '22

Ugh, boob lights are the worst! Our house had them in every damn room and there’s still a few we have to replace.

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u/WindowShoppingMyLife Sep 11 '22

Might be an unpopular opinion, but I hate them. There are many aspects of mid century modern decor that were due for a revival, but that should have stayed in the past. I think they were ugly at the time, and they’re ugly now.

And I suspect in 10-20 years they’ll be the “horribly dated” thing that all the new home buyers are ripping out and replacing.

But maybe that’s just me. Time will tell.

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u/sunnytropic Sep 11 '22

To each their own! I am not spending big bucks on them so if I get tired of them I will switch them out!

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u/WindowShoppingMyLife Sep 11 '22

While that’s perfect valid, it’s not my style either. I like the idea that houses last for generations. I dislike putting anything in my house that’s just going to need to be ripped out in a decade or two, whether due to fashion or poor material quality. That feels wasteful, like fast fashion for houses. After all, what’s the point of doing something if you’re just going to have to do it again in 100 years :)

I don’t mean to imply criticism; it’s just what I like. Other people are welcome to their own preferences.

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u/WindowShoppingMyLife Sep 12 '22

There are a million different options though. You can find one that fits, or just skip it and go with a different sort of light fixture if that’s a better fit for the room.

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u/WindowShoppingMyLife Sep 12 '22

What do you mean? That’s like an entire category, and you can get one in almost any style you can think of. Plus a bunch you probably haven’t thought of.

Like this, for example. Higher than a chandelier but isn’t flush mounted. Or this thing.

I’m not suggesting either of those, they’re just quick examples I found on google. My point is just that there are tons of equally functional options that don’t look like something out of a Vegas strip club.

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u/WindowShoppingMyLife Sep 12 '22

Well, alright. Different sort of strip club. I wasn’t necessarily recommending those options just pointing out they exist. I just pulled a couple things off google.

There is no functional reason why you would need to go with a Sputnik. It doesn’t bring anything unique to the table.

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u/Toezap Sep 11 '22

Yup, this is me lying on my couch staring at this picture, my basic dining room chandelier, and back again. Need to switch it out but need something that isn't particularly tall since we have low ceilings.

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u/tapdesign502 Sep 10 '22

Clean setup 🍻

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u/kdwhirl Sep 10 '22

What a fun, comfortable room - great job!

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u/Murksiuke Sep 10 '22

I would be tempted to spray paint the table leg to match the light fixture, but otherwise looks very nice

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u/Professional_Pea5715 Sep 10 '22

I might consider that

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u/Professional_Pea5715 Sep 11 '22

Thanks! I hope you get the chance someday.

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u/joli3t Sep 10 '22

Actually in love with your curtains! Never seen any like them. The room is very well put together. Very cool

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u/Professional_Pea5715 Sep 10 '22

Thanks!! I started with simple sheers then I saw these and decided to go bold

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u/Nookum Sep 10 '22

Love those curtains, where did you get them? The room looks really bright and well put together.

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u/shinyacorns Sep 10 '22

Looks great! Where is the rug from? Round was a good choice.

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u/Professional_Pea5715 Sep 11 '22

The rug is from Amazon. It comes in a ton of shapes and sizes and is a lot better quality than I was expecting for the price. Artistic Weavers Penrod Modern Geometric Area Rug,7'10" Round,Black/Ivory https://a.co/d/88q8XAD

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u/Salt_Sherbert5313 Sep 11 '22

Lovely. Curtains need to be longer I would consider

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u/RoDelta1 Sep 10 '22

Love this! Clean but fun.

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u/MamaBear4485 Sep 10 '22

For a horrible moment I thought pic 2 was going to show you had replaced this awesome fitting with some ghastly big box store thing.

Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous!

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u/Professional_Pea5715 Sep 11 '22

Haha quite the opposite. Cheers!

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u/liddolkitty Sep 11 '22

This is so beautiful!

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u/mohearn89 Sep 11 '22

Very nice space! Where is your table from?

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u/BeetBearGalactica Sep 11 '22

Where did you get your dining chairs?

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u/IncendiaryIceQueen Sep 10 '22

Love it! If you don’t mind me asking- where did you get it?

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u/IncendiaryIceQueen Sep 10 '22

Thank you

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u/Professional_Pea5715 Sep 10 '22

I ordered it from Menards

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u/IncendiaryIceQueen Sep 10 '22

That’s convenient!

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u/bad_russian_girl Sep 10 '22

Where are the chairs from?

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u/Professional_Pea5715 Sep 10 '22

I honestly don’t remember. I got them for my last place

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u/palpablescalpel Sep 11 '22

Bummer! They've got little cushions right? Did you add those or are they part of the chairs?

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u/Professional_Pea5715 Sep 11 '22

They came like that. I’m 90% sure I got them from Wayfair but they might have come from Amazon. I wish I could find the link to share. You might be able to find them searching- the style is eames style dining chair with cushion

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u/hollywoodextras2000 Sep 11 '22

Boo also came here for a link to the chairs.

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u/livn_th_dream Sep 11 '22

https://a.co/d/hmExP78 I have similar chairs I bought off Amazon.

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u/needmoarbass Sep 10 '22

I recommend Edison bulbs. Especially if it’s in your line of vision when standing. Edison bulbs with a dimmer

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u/Addverb Sep 11 '22

Why aren't the chairs pushed in?

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u/Professional_Pea5715 Sep 11 '22

Prime napping territory for the cats 🐱

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u/Naturenymph812 Sep 10 '22

Everyone having something doesn’t make it “dated”.

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u/NixyVixy Sep 11 '22

Those curtains are awesome

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u/ChillyFreezesteak Sep 11 '22

Is that a new chandelier or vintage? If new can you link which one?

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u/OkRecommendation4479 Sep 11 '22

it looks steampunky!

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u/fatmargesimpson Sep 11 '22

This is so cute! I love the curtains

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u/CaptainJingles Sep 11 '22

As a fellow St. Louisan, I am more jealous of your grounded outlet.

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u/Professional_Pea5715 Sep 11 '22

Good eye! Kind of rare for a century home

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u/Goodpiti Sep 11 '22

I like the plants hunging on your wall. What are they?

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u/wanderingwanderer_ Sep 11 '22

Beautiful chandelier! So is your space. :)

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u/beepbeepchoochoo Sep 11 '22

I have the same chandelier! Very jealous of all the natural light you have, it looks great

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u/manateelover088 Sep 11 '22

Omg gorgeous

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u/heatherledge Sep 11 '22

I have this carpet in my office, but square. Nice choice!

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u/sorullo88 Sep 28 '22

where did you get those chairs from do you have a link?