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Hello XXXXX XXX XXX, and thank you for your question.

I advise going with something simple for the ceiling fixture, since it's in a small space, and presumably not an especially high ceiling, and I'd consider whether it's important to you that the metal type and finish of your ceiling fixture needs to exactly match your vanity fixture.
Some folks wouldn't dream of using more than one metal or finish in the same room - in other words, if they have one chrome fixture they'll only consider another chrome fixture. But it's often recommended to go with a more muted finish for a ceiling fixture - meaning that if your vanity fixture is chrome, you should consider brushed chrome or nickel fixtures for the ceiling.

I'm more in the latter camp, especially for a small bathroom, so I'd suggest this simple brushed nickel oval ceiling mounted fixture: http://www.homedepot.com/Lighting-Fans-Interior-Lighting-Ceiling-Mount/h_d1/N-5yc1vZ1xr5Zaqi6/R-100654289/h_d2/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053

I'm not a big fan of any of the chrome-finish ceiling mounted fixtures in the Hampton Bay lines, especially for a small bath - but here are a few to consider, that might work with your Classic Collection vanity fixture:
http://www.homedepot.com/Lighting-Fans-Interior-Lighting-Ceiling-Mount/h_d1/N-5yc1vZ1xr5Zaqi6Z1z13ajjZ1z13ny0/R-100394162/h_d2/Navigation?&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053&langId=-1

Another direction to consider would be a plain, low-profile white glass fixture, without metal trim - either square or round could work. I think this is a better choice for a small bath than any of the chrome options, and this type of fixture tends to look at home with any other style and finish of lighting. Here are a couple to consider:
http://www.homedepot.com/Lighting-Fans-Interior-Lighting-Ceiling-Mount/h_d1/N-5yc1vZ1xr5Zaqi6Z1z140z5/R-100654397/h_d2/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053

http://www.homedepot.com/Lighting-Fans-Interior-Lighting-Ceiling-Mount/h_d1/N-5yc1vZ1xr5Zaqi6Z1z140z5/R-100654406/h_d2/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053


Of course it is not necessary for you to stick with a Hampton Bay/Home Depot product. I'd encourage you to visit local lighting showrooms, and consider simple, low-profile, surface-mounted fixtures, especially in oval, square, or rectangular shapes.
Don't be afraid to consider mixing metal finishes, or going with a bit more contemporary style for the ceiling fixture than for the vanity fixture.

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Edited by MJ on 9/8/2009 at 3:09 AM

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