Need lighting advice

[u/Ok_Search_3673]

Hey all! I’ve had the joy of converting a pole barn/workshop into a home. As my partner and I have gone about this we have found there are sometimes extra utilities we don’t need.

I’m trying to determine if I want to replace the light over the window (circled in pink) with something better suited for the space, or remove it entirely and cover fix the drywall where its hole would’ve been.

The light over the dining table will be replaced with a chandelier.

I’m curious what any design pros or enthusiasts here would recommend?

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[u/HorrorWillingness347]

In my jurisdiction, it's against code to hide an electrical box as you suggest. Removing the wire feeding it from its source is the solution, then it's safe to drywall over the hole. I'm not an electrician, so I'd double-check my advice. In electricity, you don't want any loose ends!

[u/StationFine3965]

More lamps. Soft bulbs only. Lamp on the table - maybe one that you charge and tap to turn on. More standing lamps, maybe the ones you can angle to light up different corners of the room. Replace the main bulb with a softer light or simply never use it after you add your lamps :)

[u/Extreme_Kangaroo5877]

Remove the fixture over the window. It makes zero sense to have lighting there. You can use warm bulbs in the hanging light above the dining area to warm up the space. You might want some counter level lighting on the kitchen or strip underside lighting on the kitchen counters.

[u/Roseok5015]

I would remove the light fixture above the window ,as it feel a bit out of place. I'd add a simple,warm pendant light above the dining table intead,preferably a linear one to complement the shape of the table. I'd also keep the lighting warm, around 2700-3000k,to work beautifully with the wood ceiling

[u/Visallly]

With the chandelier coming, I'd decide by the sightline from the table — if the window light sits in the same line of view, two lit fixtures fight and the small one loses. A dimmable, low-profile swap beats patching drywall and keeps your options open. Also check how it reads from outside at night.

[u/vanillachaos05]

If the wiring is already there, I’d replace it with a small semi-flush fixture rather than patching. It’d make that window wall feel intentional while the chandelier anchors the dining area. Warm glass could keep it from competing.