Home Gym

Home Gym Lighting Options (Five Black Semi-Flush Lights Under $200)

Have you ever needed an item for your home, started shopping for that item, and found the perfect item almost immediately, only for that item to be unavailable with no indication as to when (or if) it would be back in stock? Of course you have. We all have. Isn’t that frustrating? Because then when you start your search again, nothing seems to measure up to that first perfect product.

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Well, that’s what happened with my search for the perfect black semi-flush mount ceiling light for the long entrance into our home gym. The absolute perfect light was this black and gold semi-flush light from Target. And it’s only $90!

But it’s unavailable, and there’s no indication when it’ll be back in stock. As perfect as that light is, I’m too impatient to wait around for it to be restocked (especially considering how long stuff like that is taking these days), so I begrudgingly began my search for another light.

I didn’t want to drag out my search, as I have a tendency to do, so I went to Amazon, put in my search parameters (black, under $200, less than 12 inches high), and then selected my top five favorites out of those results. Here are those five.

  1. Log Barn semi-flush ceiling light with seeded glass, $149
  2. Dainolite semi-flush 3-light with black shade, $120
  3. Vanity Art 2-light star semi-flush light, $179
  4. Dainolite matte black semi-flush light, $170
  5. Dainolite 3-light aged brass with black shade, $140

So I did some mock ups of those lights in the home gym, along with the black door, and a copy and paste of the flooring that I’ll be using. It’s far from perfect, but you can at least get an idea of what it will look like. And there’s no way that these lights are to scale, but we’re mostly looking at the style.

Here’s the first Log Barn semi-flush light with the seeded glass.

I’m generally not a huge fan of seeded glass simply because I don’t like exposed bulbs (with very few exceptions), and seeded glass doesn’t obscure the bulbs quite enough for my taste. But I do think that’s a very pretty light fixture, and it was in my top five.

Next up is the Dainolite semi-flush with black shade.

I love the clean look of this one. It’s simple and modern with clean lines and no frills. That seems perfect for a home gym.

Here’s a look at the Vanity Art star semi-flush light.

I have to admit that I LOVE star lights, and I’ve been on the lookout for the perfect star light (one that doesn’t have clear glass that expose the bulbs, and this one fits the bill), and the perfect place in our home to put a star light. Could this be it?

Next, let’s take a look at the Dainolite matte black semi-flush light.

I’m not sure how I feel about the lines on the light with the strips on the wall. It may be too visually busy. But I do like the light!

And finally, we have the Dainolite aged brass fixture with black shade.

That mock up looks funny because it’s a square light, but the only picture available was taken from an angle. Obviously, if I used this light, the square shade would be squared up with the walls. 😀 My perfectionism with slight OCD tendencies would make me cringe every time I saw this light if it weren’t squared up perfectly with the walls.

Doing these mock ups really helps to narrow down the selection. As I was doing them this morning, one light stood out to me as the best option for this area. I won’t tell you which one stood out to me, because I want to see if it stands out to all of you as well. Which one would you choose, and why?

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    Stephanie
    January 26, 2023 at 11:10 am

    #2!

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      Patrice
      January 26, 2023 at 12:11 pm

      The square shaded light just repeats the angularity of virtually ALL the other motifs in the room – especially in the long hall – it cries out for round to soften it! 😉
      In addition, your eye for perfection would, no doubt, be ruffled no matter how perfectly you lined it up with the walls – since viewing it from any angle other than straight-on 90° with the door wall, it might appear off alignment…lol

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        Stacy Norman
        January 26, 2023 at 12:56 pm

        #2

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          Marybeth
          January 26, 2023 at 1:50 pm

          I like #2 & #5.
          I really like the gold and black with your wall colors.
          2 shows more gold, but it will get dusty on top!
          5 – the square design is consistent with your lined walls but if its tilted even a bit it might drive you crazy. I personally didn’t like any of the other lights.

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      Patrice
      January 26, 2023 at 12:27 pm

      #4 IS round and sheds a lot of light…
      The lines are delicate enough to not interfere much pattern-wise with the striped wall treatment that’s in a much larger scale (fits in with the rules of pattern mixing!)…
      I don’t see it as ‘farmhouse’ as much as I see ‘industrial’. The ‘caged’ light idea fits the purpose of protecting it from random sport equipment (namely, rogue basket balls and the like) – which definitely fits the ‘gym’ theme…
      IMO though, this is no highschool gym!
      This is a ‘home’ gym – with curtains! 😉
      It’s Kristi and Matt’s home gym!
      You have already established classic elegance elsewhere in the room (ie. curtains, vertical stripes, roman shades, classic millwork) – as well as throughout your home – so #2 is still my favorite! 😁

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      Joyce Prescott
      January 26, 2023 at 12:50 pm

      I personally like number 2. I think the others are too busy with the stripe walls. The square is nice also with black shade.

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        Donna
        January 26, 2023 at 12:55 pm

        #2

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        Sharon
        January 26, 2023 at 7:51 pm

        I love number one, but I think number 2 is closest to your original preference. You also get that lovely gold metal with it.

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      Krikit
      January 26, 2023 at 1:13 pm

      Personally, I like 2, and then 3.
      Number two because the round balances all the angles and lines of the hallway. Number three because it’s artsy—but, will that artsy be wasted in a hallway?

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      Michele Latham
      January 26, 2023 at 3:28 pm

      Agree. #2 is clean and ROUND, no getting off skew.

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      Lynette
      January 26, 2023 at 7:28 pm

      Ditto!!!

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    Elizabeth Denning
    January 26, 2023 at 11:10 am

    LOVE your blog but, as I get older, I go for lights that are easier to change the bulbs! Standing on ladders and unscrewing the bottom GLASS plate are not for me anymore, although all the fixtures you showed were lovely, just not user friendly IMO!!! Keep going, you are getting there!!!!!

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      Mollie
      January 26, 2023 at 12:33 pm

      #2!!! The round shade softens all the surrounding rectangular shapes. Gives a more “relaxed” look. Doesn’t make it look any less symmetrical.

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        Crystal Griffith RN
        January 26, 2023 at 10:04 pm

        #2. If you love the Target light, you could shorten the shaft on 2 by getting a shorter rod and substitute it for the long one.
        Alternatively, I would go back to the Target light and see if you can get a name/manufacturer and do some online searches.

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          Janice
          January 27, 2023 at 9:42 am

          I agree. We recently built a home and I found the same lights that I thought were unique to one brand at several places on the internet with another brand name. Same thing with several items such as mirrors, rugs etc. That light you loved is more than likely available for you somewhere. The other thing I did was at lighting places online or in person such as Ferguson’s you can show or send them a picture of the light you like and they can tell you very quickly whether they can get it for you or not. Don’t give up on what you love unless you have to. But I found lighting professionals very helpful and really not more expensive.

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    Jo Ann
    January 26, 2023 at 11:12 am

    Number 2

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    Melissa Kramer
    January 26, 2023 at 11:13 am

    I like the Dainolite semi-flush with black shade. I think it works well for a home gym room. While the star light is gorgeous I feel like it’s a bit out of place here?

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    Anne
    January 26, 2023 at 11:15 am

    I like No. 2 for all the reasons you mentioned – “the clean look… simple and modern with clean lines and no frills. That seems perfect for a home gym.”

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    Bobbie
    January 26, 2023 at 11:20 am

    I believe all the black n brass ones are too formal for a gym. I think that number 4 is my favorite.

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    Angela
    January 26, 2023 at 11:21 am

    #2

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    RSC
    January 26, 2023 at 11:21 am

    Fave: Dainolite semi-flush with ROUND black shade.

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    elle
    January 26, 2023 at 11:21 am

    I like the square light. #5.

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    Jean
    January 26, 2023 at 11:23 am

    I like #2 for a home gym.

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    dian Iron Feather
    January 26, 2023 at 11:24 am

    I love the star light. The first one is okay I guess. You didn’t ask my opinion I know, but the floor wrecks it for me every time I see it. Maybe the mockup makes it look off?

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    Betsy
    January 26, 2023 at 11:27 am

    #2 made me do a small happy-gasp.

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    Robin
    January 26, 2023 at 11:28 am

    #2 Dainolite semi-flush with black shade looks very much like the vibe of the rest of the house. It’s clean, simple, and I think the room could use a rounded corner here or there without being too much of its own thing or competing with the stripes. Also that block of black would tie in well with the black door without being too much.

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    Kim
    January 26, 2023 at 11:28 am

    The STAR!!!!

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      Patrice
      January 26, 2023 at 12:01 pm

      A star light of that size deserves to be in a space large enough to allow the light pattern to play out in all its glory…
      And, any light ‘pattern’ IMO interferes with the stripe pattern on the walls…
      I love mixing patterns, but there’s a place for that – and IMO, this isn’t the optimal place for doing that…

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    Cathy
    January 26, 2023 at 11:29 am

    #5 is my favorite

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    Fay
    January 26, 2023 at 11:30 am

    #3

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      Vicki
      January 26, 2023 at 11:55 am

      I surprised myself since I though the seeded glass would be my favorite but I really liked number 2 the semi flush black light.

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    Peggy
    January 26, 2023 at 11:31 am

    Number 2. It looks so close to the one that you really liked.

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    Lettucehead
    January 26, 2023 at 11:31 am

    Dainolite semi-flush 3-light with black shade, $120
    Hands down!

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    jenw
    January 26, 2023 at 11:35 am

    I would choose #3 the star light. 2& 5 with the black shades seem kinda boring to me. I know the fixture isn’t the focus of the room, but those are just TOO boring. I also didn’t like the blob of black near the ceiling. #4 seems very farmhouse to me, which is not your style. I really liked #1 but #3 is just the best! Can’t wait to see what you pick.

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    Darlene
    January 26, 2023 at 11:38 am

    #2 because yep I love the Target one

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      Sheila Felix
      January 26, 2023 at 11:42 am

      #2 or #5 clean lines and pulls the black accent.
      Sheila F.

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    Lisa T.
    January 26, 2023 at 11:47 am

    #2!!!!!

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    Cate
    January 26, 2023 at 11:49 am

    I love the uniqueness of the star! It is beautiful and it’s an opportunity to add a bit of whimsy. Goes well with the cloud light in bathroom. 😉

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    Patrice
    January 26, 2023 at 11:50 am

    #2 Hands down! Round, simple and black! Softens the angularity of most of the items and motifs in the room!
    Black- high contrast defines that hallway and relates to your other black accents-to-be (like the black door! Wink, wink!)
    Simple – nothing about it adds more design distraction – just a direct statement of sublime sophistication!
    Not too femme, rustic, or industrial!
    Perfection!
    I love the one you popped into the hallway in your last post as well for the same reasons – however, it might have been too tall for your ceiling height…?
    I like the stronger statement of #2 better, though!

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      Kristi Linauer
      January 27, 2023 at 12:00 am

      I should have mentioned that. The light I used in the initial mockup turned out to be 17.25 inches high. That wouldn’t work with my 8-foot ceilings. That was disappointing, because I loved the look of that one.

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    Jan
    January 26, 2023 at 11:50 am

    Here’s a similar flush mount https://amzn.to/3XWVoMu

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    YvonneM
    January 26, 2023 at 11:52 am

    #2 or #5 for the win!
    #1 looks “empty “.
    #3 is stunning! But it deserves to be
    somewhere that it’s the ‘star’ of the show.
    #4 I do not like cage lights.

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    Kristine Porter
    January 26, 2023 at 11:53 am

    Did you see the “Julie 2-light 12” flush mount” on Wayfair? I think it might be what you’re looking for, and a great price point.

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      Patrice
      January 26, 2023 at 1:44 pm

      LOVE the Julie two-light!
      However, a semi-flush will bounce more light – as in, bouncing it up to the ceiling, to the walls and down to the floor to combine with the down light direction of the light…
      But, in this hallway, no tasks will be performed – no pressing need for MAXIMUM light, just passage light…
      So, I think this flush mount does the trick quite well! A bit less formal than #2…and doesn’t introduce the brass finish that #2 does (but, the bit of brass is always a plus for me!)…
      I think this is a great option for the gym hallway!

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    Carla from Kansas
    January 26, 2023 at 11:58 am

    Are you allowed to use a 6 pointed star in Texas?????????

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      Kristi Linauer
      January 27, 2023 at 12:41 am

      I’ll have to check our state constitution, but I think it’s okay as long as it’s not displayed on the exterior of a home. 😀

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    Cherlynn
    January 26, 2023 at 11:59 am

    Kristi, how many ceiling lights have you made?! You can easily make the Target light. It really is the best. Otherwise #5. One reason is I like square and it compliment the hall bathroom light which is square. If you choose #2 I would adjust it so it hangs closer to the ceiling. Can’t wait to find out which one you chose

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    Patrice
    January 26, 2023 at 12:03 pm

    A star light of that size deserves to be in a space large enough to allow the light pattern to play out in all its glory…
    And, any light ‘pattern’ IMO interferes with the stripe pattern on the walls…
    I love mixing patterns, but there’s a place for that – and IMO, this isn’t the optimal place for doing that…

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    mwallace
    January 26, 2023 at 12:04 pm

    #2 Looks better to me…

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    Laura
    January 26, 2023 at 12:10 pm

    I like 5 the best. The clean, simple and contemporary design. It looks close to the ceiling taking up less space visually in the narrow hallway. Second choice would be 2. Number 4 reminds me of a locker room (with accompanying odor). Number 1 and 3 seem too fussy for a gym.

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    Rhydonia Norman
    January 26, 2023 at 12:11 pm

    I think the Dainolite semi flush looks the best. I think it would be my pick ,but I do also like the Dainolite aged brass. Seems like the square on the shade goes with the stripes.

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    Patti L
    January 26, 2023 at 12:17 pm

    My favorite is #2 with #5 coming in second

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    Linda S
    January 26, 2023 at 12:19 pm

    Hi Kristi:

    I vote for # 4 – Dainolite Black Matt Semi-Flush Mount.

    In looking at the initial close-up that was not my pick because it looked a little too far-house and the round black shade semi-mount appeals to me, overall. Also, I am like you and farmhouse is not a preferred style; however, when I saw your mock-up of the area, I changed my mind for the following reasons:

    * The two light with black shades and the light with the star-glass are too formal for a gym.
    * That recessed area is really dark and the white siding will provide more illumination for that area.
    * It seems to co-ordinate better with your curtain rods you have chosen for your gym.
    * It also is a good transition to the gorgeous lighting above you bath-tub in that they both have a white translucent shade.

    I look forward to seeing what you decide! It’s coming along nicely!!

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    Caroline
    January 26, 2023 at 12:21 pm

    #2! I immediately said “that’s the one” when I saw it.

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    Jolene
    January 26, 2023 at 12:21 pm

    Hi Kristi, do you ever use Google lens? A nice flush mount came up that is the matte black with gold, smaller profile like your preferred light. Turns out it’s at Lowes. Maybe worth looking at, but it’s $299.
    Generation Lighting ED Ellen DeGeneres Asher 1-Light 14.5-in Midnight Black Incandescent Semi-flush Mount Light

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    Charlotte
    January 26, 2023 at 12:22 pm

    #2

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    Lori
    January 26, 2023 at 12:23 pm

    #2 for sure

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    Jannelle
    January 26, 2023 at 12:24 pm

    I like #5. The angles of the light fixture play well with the angles of the door and the stripes on the walls.

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    Winnie
    January 26, 2023 at 12:27 pm

    #2.

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    Patrice
    January 26, 2023 at 12:28 pm

    #4 IS round and sheds a lot of light…
    The lines are delicate enough to not interfere much pattern-wise with the striped wall treatment that’s in a much larger scale (fits in with the rules of pattern mixing!)…
    I don’t see it as ‘farmhouse’ as much as I see ‘industrial’. The ‘caged’ light idea fits the purpose of protecting it from random sport equipment (namely, rogue basket balls and the like) – which definitely fits the ‘gym’ theme…
    IMO though, this is no highschool gym!
    This is a ‘home’ gym – with curtains! 😉
    It’s Kristi and Matt’s home gym!
    You have already established classic elegance elsewhere in the room (ie. curtains, vertical stripes, roman shades, classic millwork) – as well as throughout your home – so #2 is still my favorite! 😁

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    Ginny
    January 26, 2023 at 12:28 pm

    The star shape is pretty and fun. Those black shades look far too serious for a workout/gaming room.

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    Janice Dinse
    January 26, 2023 at 12:32 pm

    #2 is the only one I like.

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    Leslie
    January 26, 2023 at 12:33 pm

    I love the Vanity Art Star. It’s a little funky, has touched of black and will put out good light. I don’t like the two with the black shades. Too much black with the black door. Don’t like #4 because of the strippy wire; you don’t need stripes on the ceiling and the walls. I’m not fond of #1 because for some reason the black accents look like crab legs hanging from the ceiling. All that to say I love the Star and don’t care for any of the others. But your house, your decision. It will be fun to see what you decide.

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    Maureen
    January 26, 2023 at 12:34 pm

    #2 period.

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    Shelley
    January 26, 2023 at 12:42 pm

    No to #1 and #5 as they’re too formal for the room. Any of the others would be great.

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    Michelle C
    January 26, 2023 at 12:43 pm

    How about this Quoizel light, $129 at Lowe’s

    https://www.lowes.com/pd/Quoizel/5013551843

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    Chelle Ellis
    January 26, 2023 at 12:47 pm

    I like the star light! And perfect inspiration for workouts!

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    Patrice
    January 26, 2023 at 12:54 pm

    The seeded glass ‘rustic’ IMO #1, obviously, isn’t your fave – am I right?
    So, though it is round (#1 priority IMO), and sheds a lot of light – it doesn’t follow with the aesthetic you’ve already established in your home and in this room…it is an interpretation of trad that borders on farmhouse…
    Okay! I think I’ve effectively eliminated every light choice except #2 – my personal favorite for this hallway! Lol

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    Karen
    January 26, 2023 at 12:57 pm

    I like 2. I like the look of more black vs the glass ones. A little more simple as well for a gym.

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    Carol
    January 26, 2023 at 1:03 pm

    #2

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    Deb
    January 26, 2023 at 1:19 pm

    Semi-flush round with black shade #1. Star light #2. Is the flooring going to be gray? doesn’t seem like you.

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    Linda
    January 26, 2023 at 1:19 pm

    I like #2 for all the same reasons as in all the comments 🤷 hands down it’s the only one for me.

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    Peggy Bryant
    January 26, 2023 at 1:21 pm

    #3 starlight.. that light just screamed at me, Pick Me, Pick Me. So, it is my choice. I do hope it remains one of yours.
    I love all the work you have done on yours and Matt’s home.

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    Kathie
    January 26, 2023 at 1:22 pm

    I like # 2 the best for your project. But I’d find a place to put #1 as it’s gorgeous!

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    Maureen
    January 26, 2023 at 1:26 pm

    #2 is my winner and gets the most votes!!! Yeah.

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    Hollis
    January 26, 2023 at 1:32 pm

    Definitely #2

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    HeatherB
    January 26, 2023 at 1:43 pm

    #2 my fav by a long shot. And I don’t care for #3 or #5–I just think too many straight lines already… a round option seems best.

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    Maribeth
    January 26, 2023 at 2:06 pm

    I like the second pic, the Dainloite round. Reasons-round shape contrast the rectangular hall, black shade pops beautifully with the walls. Like you, I don’t care for clear glass fixtures. You inspire me and I really enjoy watch your progress and hearing your thought process. I also love color so in the world of white, black, and gray, your house is lovely and welcoming!

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    Elaine Ness
    January 26, 2023 at 2:13 pm

    #2

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    Vicki
    January 26, 2023 at 2:16 pm

    Number 2 is best.

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    Deborah
    January 26, 2023 at 2:28 pm

    Looking at just the lights, I thought 3 or 5. But in the mock-ups, definitely the Star, it just fits.

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    Mary Lee Massieon
    January 26, 2023 at 2:33 pm

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    Peggy
    January 26, 2023 at 2:52 pm

    Dianolite with black shade (#2)

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    Susan
    January 26, 2023 at 2:58 pm

    2!

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    Tara
    January 26, 2023 at 3:14 pm

    #3. I liked it right away before I even saw it in the mock up. Really pretty. It outshines the other ones hahahaha

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    Karen Chartier
    January 26, 2023 at 3:20 pm

    Definitely #2! The round shape offsets the vertical stripes on the wall, and ticks the gold and black theme boxes. It also looks best with the black door

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    Karen
    January 26, 2023 at 3:44 pm

    #2

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    Lauranette Lewellen
    January 26, 2023 at 3:50 pm

    I like the star light but not for this room. I’d find another room to put it in.
    For the gym I like the Dainotite light.
    I like the idea of the floor to with the black door. I’d never paint a door black but it looks really good here.
    Keep up the good work.

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    Valerie
    January 26, 2023 at 3:56 pm

    I like #2 because of its style, but I think number 3 (star) is good for functionality, I e. plenty of light dispersion all around, and the star shape is a bit of fun.

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    Sarah
    January 26, 2023 at 4:11 pm

    Number 2 is my favorite. One caution: The plastic, beige-ish round insert that hides the bulbs will also dim the light that gets through appreciably. If the hall is pretty dark already, you might want to consider something that allows more bright light to enter that space.

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    Gail Lee
    January 26, 2023 at 4:18 pm

    #2. The color, with no angles is perfect with the door and the stripes of the wall.

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    Jackie
    January 26, 2023 at 4:27 pm

    #2 is about the same “feeling” as the Target light.

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    Arli
    January 26, 2023 at 4:31 pm

    Gotta go along with the #2 round light.

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    Vicky Henson
    January 26, 2023 at 4:37 pm

    #2

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    Erin
    January 26, 2023 at 4:43 pm

    I like the fist one with the seeded glass. I have a very similar fixture in my pantry. Same style, only in brushed gold and clear glass. I get the most compliments on that light!

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    MissMehndi
    January 26, 2023 at 4:56 pm

    My vote is #2.
    Which is weird for me because when I like something it usually ends up being the most expensive choice, not the cheapest.
    The star light would be my second choice but I also agree with others that have said a light like that deserves to be in a place where it’s noticed.

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    Paula Samuels Anthis
    January 26, 2023 at 5:06 pm

    #2
    So similar to the one you wanted, but could you really be happy with ‘second best’ for almost twice the cost?

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    Sally
    January 26, 2023 at 5:18 pm

    I like # 2 and #5 but like #2 best in your moc up pics.

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    Phoebe
    January 26, 2023 at 5:29 pm

    Soooo… it just occurred to me that you have this issue often and a different approach well, never occurred to me before! lol But instead of trying words, in amazon, why don’t you do a google search with the IMAGE to give you similar ones? It works pretty well actually! You can probably use the advanced search filters to restrict regions etc, though I haven’t checked that. But searching with your image gave me VERY similar lights.

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    CathyR
    January 26, 2023 at 5:31 pm

    Number 2 for sure, it’s the right combo of stunning, no bulbs showing and I would hope plenty of light shining down. I think I need to show my Fella this one.

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    Denise
    January 26, 2023 at 5:39 pm

    #2 or #5 They are the closest style and color to the one you originally chose. They both look great in the mock ups, but I would choose #5 because it accents the stripes on the walls and the floor.

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    Chris
    January 26, 2023 at 6:35 pm

    I vote for light number 2. It has clean lines and the round light makes a nice contrast with the linearity of the striped walls.

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    Fay
    January 26, 2023 at 6:35 pm

    Kristi,
    I google the light

    https://www.google.com/search?q=semi+flush+mount+ceiling+light+black%2Fgold+-+pillowfort&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&hl=en-us&client=safari

    And your light popped up like at houzz etc.

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    Karen Disch
    January 26, 2023 at 6:46 pm

    I like #2 or #5, with #5 square being my favorite. It matches the unavailable Target light best and goes with the square corners of the door.

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    Mickey
    January 26, 2023 at 6:47 pm

    Love # 2.

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    Jayne
    January 26, 2023 at 7:19 pm

    Number two looks the most like the one you first wanted and it is really nice. But there is something about that star that is special.

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    Melissa
    January 26, 2023 at 8:07 pm

    No 2 softens the angular lines of the room and balances the door.

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    Brenda
    January 26, 2023 at 8:53 pm

    #2 because it’s the closest to the perfect unobtainable one that you first found, and I like it’s simple shape against your colors the best

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    Barbara
    January 26, 2023 at 8:54 pm

    Don’t know why you’d look on Amazon.
    Wayfair is the place for lighting.

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    Carol F
    January 26, 2023 at 9:01 pm

    A! It has a wow factor!

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    Kathy Kellie
    January 26, 2023 at 9:27 pm

    I like the square one because it is smaller and blends in that narrow hall. Plus the straight lines of the shade go along with the stripes on the walls.

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    Joan Hornung
    January 26, 2023 at 9:50 pm

    Number 2 is my favorite.

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    Martha Gish
    January 26, 2023 at 9:56 pm

    Either one with the black shade….I think my favorite would be the square one but I would be like gou…it would have to square up with the walls…lol

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    Crystal Griffith RN
    January 26, 2023 at 10:01 pm

    #2. If you love the Target light, you could shorten the shaft on 2 by getting a shorter rod and substitute it for the long one.
    Alternatively, I would go back to the Target light and see if you can get a name/manufacturer and do some online searches.

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    Gail
    January 26, 2023 at 10:49 pm

    Number 2 is my absolute favorite. I like the way it looks with the door and flooring, and it doesn’t compete with the colorful striped walls.

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    bobbie
    January 27, 2023 at 12:11 am

    Star light!!!

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    marilyn hull-parkes
    January 27, 2023 at 1:39 am

    The Star light fits the best it looks very classy.

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    Patricia
    January 27, 2023 at 5:57 am

    #2 It’s perfect.

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    Seattle Sue
    January 27, 2023 at 7:14 am

    Keep checking Target as I just clicked on it and it was “one left in stock.” Doesn’t mean it will still be there or even still shit but it’s worth a try.

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      Seattle Sue
      January 27, 2023 at 7:16 am

      “Or even SHIP . . . .” Oops, where is the spellchecker when you need it.

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    Wendy
    January 27, 2023 at 9:26 am

    I’m seeing the Target one available when I click on the link – so maybe its back?

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    Lisa
    January 27, 2023 at 9:32 am

    Kristi! The one from Target is back in stock. Get it quick!!

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    Carol Willis-Holden
    January 27, 2023 at 9:35 am

    I like 1 and 2 best and it seems to me that the black one is closes to what you were looking for to begin with.

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    Jill
    January 27, 2023 at 10:25 am

    #2

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    Laurie
    January 27, 2023 at 2:23 pm

    Number 2 is the only one that truly works. (Dainolite semi-flush with black shade)

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    Francine
    January 27, 2023 at 2:35 pm

    # 2 as it does not jar your eye. It looks so good in the room and I do not think you would like to have to constantly clean a glass light.