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Grendel_The_Cat
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24/07/2014 12:33 am  

I want to put a ceiling medallion up behind a Nelson saucer lamp in my living room (14x35, the large size at Modernica) When the fan comes down there will be some ceiling damage and I like the idea of mixing Victorian & MCM.

Can anyone give some advice as to what size medallion to use? The ceiling paint will be bright white and wrap down to the top of the molding on the walls, any thoughts on leaving the medallion white or painting it? First 2 pictures are from the real estate listing, third one is the room in progress (just to reassure you the two tone couch is not mine). Its a large angled space with 12 foot ceilings.

Don't worry the curtains are coming down soon and the room will be painted. The drapes are maroon and gold plaid, they might make excellent pants?



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objectworship
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24/07/2014 12:47 am  

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Doesn't a ceiling plate come with the lamp? I'd keep it minimal, unobtrusive, plain. I know what you mean with the victorian/modern idea but I don't think it will end up being executed well
and... I think it's the BRAND of the pants that matters (in this case), not the actual pattern/design. Nice thought though...
Consumer behavior... is depressing-


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24/07/2014 12:50 am  

My opinion
If you want to use a ceiling medallion, you should get rid of the carpet as well.


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24/07/2014 12:55 am  

For Sure
Wood floor, tin ceiling, big bubble, tufted Chesterfield
and fifty thousand dollars later...


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24/07/2014 1:05 am  

Voila.
Cover story in Elle Decor.


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Grendel_The_Cat
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24/07/2014 3:54 am  

the carpet...
does need to go, it makes swishy sounds like astro turf when you walk on it (it has been cleaned)
The Nelson has a small disc medallion, maybe 6 inches across. The house has knob and tube wiring and my inspector said the fan, as is, is dangerous/illegal and needs new wiring and a box behind it (it currently doesn't even work).
I'm guessing I'll end up with more that 6 inches of damage on the ceiling and don't want that to be highlighted by the awesome that is the light.
99 problems...


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SDR
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24/07/2014 4:32 am  

In the lighting-fixture
trade, that piece is called a canopy . . .


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objectworship
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24/07/2014 4:56 am  

So
Are you certain that the 25" is too small? Alas, 30 does not exist. 35 is pretty damn big!


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24/07/2014 8:06 am  

...but a bitch ain't one
Fo' shizzle


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24/07/2014 10:03 am  

Medallion
I would use one as large as the diameter of the lamp. Of course there is the design to consider as some medallions are much more ornate than others.


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24/07/2014 10:13 am  

Pic and link from 'brick house blog'
DIY ceiling medallion for bubble light 😉
http://www.the-brick-house.com/2013/09/diy-ceiling-medallion/


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24/07/2014 11:08 am  

If you're going to do a big
medallion and not just the canopy that comes with the fixture, at least paint it the same flat white as the ceiling. These are supposed to look like molded plaster.


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24/07/2014 7:05 pm  

Indeed
All white everything blends nicely with modern furnishings, in my opinion.


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Grendel_The_Cat
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25/07/2014 1:49 am  

Brick House...
that is what I had in mind, something on the plain side, and it looks to be about 2/3 the size of the Nelson?
dimensions are from Modernica's website


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25/07/2014 3:37 am  

Yes...
I had to use these at an old home of mine. A matching coat of flat paint renders them pretty harmless.


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