Recently, we have been searching for a new chandelier for our dining room. Now, as my husband would say, “there is nothing wrong with the old one”. Except that it is Colonial Williamsburg style, shiny brass, double tiered, circa 1983, and has no business being in my casual country dining room. Just because it still works, doesn’t mean it still works. So I have finally talked him into replacing it with something a bit more current. The trick is agreeing on a finish and style. Since it typically takes us a year or so to agree on a new couch or chair or car, I can see that this is going to be another “work in progress“. But I have pinned a few, in the hopes that one might spark his interest.
There is this popular iron orb style we saw last week in Brimfield. But it only has one bulb, and being the only light source in what is currently my sewing/workroom/office just won’t work-these old eyes require a bit more wattage. I spotted this wrought iron pyramid style on a recent trip to the Boston Design Center. Gorgeous, but more suited for a medieval castle perhaps? 
This rustic reclaimed wood style from Urban Chandy might not necessarily work for the dining room, but I am keeping it in the back of my mind for the Barn Project.
The crystal chandeliers I lust after are a bit too “blingy”, definitely NOT country casual. I am still hoping to add this to the Hall of Shame!
Mason jar chandeliers are the rage right now, but those just scream porch to me. Speaking of which, I just finished my porch mason jar creation. Remember those rustic green hanging baskets I found back in Essex? I sealed all of the chipping paint with a spray rust inhibitor, added some mason jars we found in Brimfield– LOVE!
Sparkly starfish are stunning, but more suited for a beach house… and these million raindrops lights from Junk Gypsies definitely belong in a grand ballroom- which would be great if I had a castle! 
Ever have one of these days…? I’m not sure what is going on here, but if I ever have a food truck or Airstream trailer, this is definitely my go-to look! 
Now I love color as much as the next girl (or guy), but these lights scream Taj Mahal Vegas to me- the colors are right, but the mood is so wrong! 
This is my oil-rubbed bronze kitchen chandelier from Great Windsor Chairs. I love the simplicity of it and it lights up our lives every day-I wonder if they have this in red? If you have any other suggestions, please drop me an email and enlighten me! Susan
Country Design Home 
Hi,
Just loved our chandelier possibilities. I was bemoaning my shiny, brass, aged chandelier to a friend, and she suggested painting it. I wonder if you could do the same? I’m going to investigate a Rustoleum bronze product that would give it more of a country look. Only challenge would be painting the chain that goes way up to my high ceiling. I was hoping not to have to take the chandelier down, but that may be unavoidable.
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Hi Jackie! I thought about trying to paint mine without taking it down but spray paint is really the only way to go. Taking the chandelier down was pretty simple- I typically shy away from anything electrical but was able to do it quite easily. Painting it made such a difference!
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Wow, thanks for sharing these chandelier designs – LOVE them! Also, how can I get in touch with you? I wanted to ask a question about your blog. You can reach me at the email below, when you have a chance 🙂
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You can reach me @ countrydesignhome@gmail.com
Thanks!
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Love your blog. Wish we lived closer so that I could tag along on some of your ‘hunting” trips! Xo
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You are welcome to visit the Broadway Homestead any time!!
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