Christina Haack's Layering Tip Is An Affordable Alternative To Large Entryway Chandeliers

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Finding the perfect statement lighting can be a tricky task, especially if you have an expansive space with high ceilings. There are countless lighting design ideas to explore for high and vaulted ceilings, plus several to avoid. Christina Haack, HGTV star and master interior designer, has a few creative concepts that can help your grand space look proportionate but not overly formal. As featured on HGTV's website, she designed a two-story entry space with a focus on a laid-back vibe. The trick was to curate a transitional area that feels grand but not gaudy. She came up with the perfect affordable alternative to an oversized chandelier.

If you're looking for a unique way to make your home's foyer stand out, pendant lights with modern lampshades are a lower-key alternative to a traditional chandelier. Haack herself opted for three asymmetrical pendant lights with rattan lamp shades for a playful, organic look. In addition to completing the space, the trio also creates a textural focal point. To achieve a similar effect, you can purchase these Teru Ji Kaikang Rattan Pendant Light Fixtures in several sizes to suit your space.

This is a creative alternative to an entryway chandelier that looks cool and modern, and it's not the only example of Christina Haack recommending pendant lights. Her design firm, Christina and Kylie, recently shared a rendering on Instagram that it created for a client's dining space. Instead of a chandelier over the dining table, the firm suggested three asymmetrical cone-shaped pendant light fixtures. This goes to show that you can apply her technique to any room in your home, even the most formal spaces.

If you don't have the ability to hang multiple pendant lights, hang a single fixture that has three lights, like this Rustic Rattan Pendant Light Fixture. For a Haack-approved alternative to rattan, she posted an Instagram peek into a renovation from "Christina on the Coast" that featured another funky alternative to a classic chandelier. The exact piece was the Kukka Chandelier from Lulu and Georgia, with squiggly arms and a dark bronze finish.

If you want to get Christina Haack's look in your home for less, consider the Modway Sunlit Squiggle Arm 2-Light Pendant. Take Haack's advice and swap out the shades depending on your style and changing trends.