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I like the lamps that you have decided upon but would also like to make one suggestion: now that one of the chairs is out of the garage, go ahead and put it in the living room next to the side table and lamp to check the height, scale, relation, etc. Obviously I want something more contemporary, and I want more of a semi-flush light rather than something that hangs down as far as the current light. Some faux painting techniques do a great leather look. I agree it gives that touch of bling that the living room needs. And then the small tufted chairs on either side of the fireplace will be replaced by two transitional style wingback chairs that I have in storage. When will you be taking down the ceiling tiles? Also more electic.two similar but not matching tables and lamps. We got one from them twenty years ago and it still looks fabulous and we raised teenagers and golden retrievers. When you are done you can sell it to someone else. I chose a Waverly print for my daughters sofa, and a Nate Berkus solid for her love seat. They came out of an office, so theyre not necessarily designed for roomy comfort. Ive also learned something else about myself I hate bare bulb light fixtures, including fixtures with seeded or plain glass shades where you can see the bulbs right through them. Now I know for a fact that this is one of those things that some people will absolutely hate, but I love it. Im really interested in your rooms and remember that anything I write is just food for thought and not meant as any kind of criticism. Addicted 2 Decorating is where I share my DIY and decorating journey as I remodel and decorate the 1948 fixer upper that my husband, Matt, and I bought in 2013. I have a picture of them somewhere in a past post, but I cant find it! Have you considered going with a really elegant rug with some saturated colors to play off of the curtains but bring in a bit more glam? 
I also dont think you need to have your lamps matching. Ha! I made sure that their height was the same, since theyd be flanking my sofa, but the tables they sit on are different sizes, so one lamp is heavier than the other. Wont you have enough lamp light in that room? But I really think you need to either modify or use different side tables. I think your idea is finekeep looking, and youll find exactly the lamps you need. And how about painting it the color of the leather? There are better ways to express opinions that should. I do hope youll do one final walk-through of it for us when its ready. That would look AWESOME in my hallway!! So I think I want to try those out too. They have a subtle sheen and the touch of black and the quatrefoil-ish pattern that you might like. I looked up the original post where you made them, and was actually surprised that it was just a simple piece of wood on top when I looked at them here, I thought it was marble or some white stone counter. I was a bit afraid to even touch them. The sofa youve chosen for the living room is perfect. It is so beautiful. . Target has a table lamp that might work: I think I like it, but I just dont like it quite enough to buy it. I dont know why but I love the idea of black shades. Ive been feeling for a while that my kitchen is probably the one room that Ive ever decorated that comes the closest to expressing my personal taste and style a combo of casual mixed with elegant touches, traditional mixed with contemporary touches, and a healthy dose of bold color. I knew the instant I typed it that Id regret putting a label on my decorating stye. OMGosh! I actually found it to be helpful,because it helped me to figure out exactly why I wasnt feeling satisfied about my living room. And what about silver leafing the console table? TOP QUALITY! I love that you work in a random way, depending on your mood or inspiration. I wonder if you could find two white marble remnants to use as tops? Your house is beautiful.
I agree a little sparkle and maybe a paisley print pillow for your chairs. a little extra shine and color will make the room full circle ! Vegan. Quite honestly, I think my kitchen light would look fantastic in my living room, but I dont want two of the same light, and I dont want to find something else for my kitchen. Now disregard the horrible appearance. Right now, everything looks a bitwellflat, for lack of a better word. Love, love, love that sculpture light fitting for your ceiling. SWEETIME Set of 3 Color Changing Led Pillar Candles with Remote & Timer - 3x4 3x5 3x6 Multi Colored Flickering Outdoor Waterproof Flameless Candles Battery Operated. Not sure about the gold chrysanthamum light fixture but I admit dont have your ability to visualize the finished room. Or gold leafing, but I want to gold leaf everything. I know. I really like that light, and Ive had that link saved for over a year now, but for some reason I just never have bought it. I have a whole house that needs new ceiling drywall, and by the time I pay for rental for all of those rooms, I would have paid for the thing several times over. I sure wish folks would stop should-ing on you! I think your style might be called comfort glamour. I have done that in a number of places. When I was finishing my kitchen, I purchased a few accessories to decorate it (most of which I didnt use), and one of them was a little brass and silver lamp. ~:0). I get a little weak in the knees every time I see this light. And not so cheap. Yes to sculpture for the ceiling! For some reason, with my very first purchases, I thought Id be adding carriage house/farmhouse/cottage touches to this house. We are also in the process of renovation. Its not too far off from the chrysanthemum decor piece you made some time ago. . Just some tweeking of the accessories on my coffee table,, and the room feels sophisticated and fresh. I like the mercury glass lamp bases but I have a thing for mercury glass. Copyright 1995-2022 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. Save pier one lamp to get e-mail alerts and updates on your eBay Feed. Ha! I never would have even thought to look into buying one. I agree, I like the mercury glass lamps best.
Not sure what could effectively replace it because you have pattern in your drapes, but things kind of dull out on the floor (although I do love that rug!). Theyve been in the garage for a year, and it looks like a rat has chewed on them. I still have quite a ways to go on the breakfast room before its even clean, much less before I can start on any of the fun stuff. The real focal point in this room, in my opinion, is that painting and frame. Placed opposite a window they bounce the light right back into the room. I purchased all of my leather furniture that way. Love your blog! Or maybe its eclectic. What ever you re doing keep doing it. And I just rummaged through my garage and dragged out one of the chairs I was talking about. They just dont fit other elements in your roomtoo tall, wrong color, too square. Your home will be a jewel box when you are finished! I never considered green kitchen cabinets, and yours are spectacular. But the frame is perfect, and I love the shape of these chairs.
As much as you and I love that ottoman, you need to swap it for a metal or wood coffee table. Learn how your comment data is processed. The other day, someone commented that now that my kitchen is finished, my living room might need a little do-over so that it will match my kitchen in terms of elegance. View cart for details. I think you are on the right track, but its those side tables that are the wrench in your works! NAUTICAL DRIFTWOOD BRANCH TABLE LAMP - SEASIDE OCEAN BEACH DOCK DECOR LIGHT. Top subscription boxes right to your door, 1996-2022, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. They would add shimmer a shine without necessarily adding a metallic finish to the room (well, just a little, but its not predominantly metallic), which might be good. Theyll be good as new when Im done with them. You can punch up the wow in your living room with some bright pillows, especially if your permanent furniture will be neutral. You owe us no explanations and I hope you are adding all these details because YOU want them. I dont care for the lamps from Pier One. Some things to think about. That light was my first purchase for the house, and I think I even purchased it before we actually closed on the house. But that single comment was actually quite helpful, because now I know what needs to be addressed, and how to make the living room more me. I much prefer that first little lamp also, but when I went back, they didnt have any more. Wing chairs have a higher back and that might affect the lamp height needed. Everyone can be patient and wait. However, you could always paint your existing sofa brown to get an idea of how leather would look in there. Discover more about the small businesses partnering with Amazon and Amazons commitment to empowering them. I love floral, and will probably have floral patterns in every single room (except my kitchen) of my house. I certainly dont want you burning yourself out over it all. So itll definitely need the burnishing to tone it down. I dont want to see any light bulbs. Bring in some of the greens and golds you used in the kitchen.
More art work in beautiful frames on the wall will also add that gold/silver, you are looking for, and keep your eye open for good deals on mirrors. If you dont like it maybe it would work in the hall or eventually the music room since I expect you would have some specialized task lighting for the piano and other areas. I am so glad that you have decided on the ball lamp base I have one similar (two balls) which I just adore!!
I also have tons of friends who bought other than leather. I love the big chrysanthemum and would not worry about the light volume because it is just your top layer, you dont want too much coming from your ceiling anyway. I got so many of the big projects done in that room draperies, Roman shades, ottoman, fireplace and then completely turned my attention to the kitchen for several months, leaving my living room half done. Second, maybe you could DIY something similar to that gold lamp but make it into wall art, a coffee table bowl/centerpiece or a clock?
The stacked balls seem more dining room or bedroom, to mebut sooo pretty.
If the bottom portion needed some extra work you could dress it up with a little braided trim or small trim of wood & paint it to match the rest. Ive also seen lamps similar to the clear version at TJMaxx just a suggestion. I think I love them! it will help in many ways!!!! Hi Kristi, I happen to like that lamp also, but for different reasons. I wonder what a redo would look like!!! I think it just needs to be finished. Oh, and you can also see a glimpse of a large round tray that I picked up while I was there. That would look fantastic in the living room. I love what you are thinking about for your living room:) I purchased a couple of mercury glass lamps at Walmart awhile back narrow shape, nicely done, and cheap$25. Thats what I love about how you work is the unorganized and random way you work through your home based on your current inspirations. Im using white and gold touches and building my own headboard. Either one would look great with a black shade with gold lining.
I just want to encourage you to do things when you feel like it and not when people feel like you should or even that you should change something at all. I do love the shine, and I like that they add some silver into the mix since I like mixed metals in rooms. It needs some shimmer and shine just like I added to my kitchen. They deliver it via common carrier all over the country.
I couldnt wait to see the accessorizing!!!! I love that ceiling fixture that youve picked out! But my living room has just been falling a bit flat in my eyes as I made progress on the kitchen. . What if you tore off the skirt & exposed the legs on your painted sofa and added casters? I know whatever project you do decide to tackle next, it will end up being spectacular! I probably shouldnt have mentioned the comment, because it really wasnt meant in a rude way. Yay!
That way youll never miss a thing! Carry on doing whatever room makes the most sense to you to do next..after all, you and Matt are the ones living there day to day and know what your needs are. I ordered four sets so I would have four of each color, ergo, four lamps. I just need to get them clean up a bit and make sure theres nothing living inside before I bring them in. Oh, the hallway!! That is how they live out on the road. I wake up to a new day every day :^) At least I can blame it on old age! That whole process intimidates the heck out of me, but Im trying to come up with a solution for the ceiling that wont require me to take down the existing drywall. You may call it layering. All Rights Reserved. a lot of your style isnt mine, but it makes me think that I need to think outside the box! I recently repainted my bedroom in valspars perfect storm (dark blue/green/teal) and I love it so much I have to keep walking in there and I walk out smiling. I think a natural linen sofa with nail head trim would look better, but thats just me. Ive been looking for weeks, and so far the best I can come up with is this Modern Matrix Ceiling Light from Shades of Light. Before any of the decorative stuff can start, I still need to figure out what to do about the drywall. I started following your blog after finding your kitchen make-over posts. I am sure restoration is probalbly made overseas like potterybarn etc. Id get rid of the floral. On DR wall. If you use a black lamp shade in the living room, make sure its one of those that is lined with gold. Even though all of us out here are excited to see what you come up with next, please dont rush on our account or start something if you are not ready to do it. I have often bought the wrong things early on in a project because I was afraid Id be sorry if I didnt (ever try to find a discontinued item?). It worked perfectly!! Have a great day. I call it being one step closer to cluttered.. 
DIY something similar, rely on lamps for the bulk of the lighting and go for it! So a metallic lamp sitting on a gold leafed table just seemed a bit much. I also prefer the first table lamp.
Keep up the good work, your system organized or not is absolutely working! I too, love the leather sofas online. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. If I have to fit into a mold, then I rebel and procrastinate, lol!
Metal Decorative Waterproof Table Lamp, Retro LED Light with Handle on Tree for Pathway and Lawn.White Warm Decor Lantern, 2 pack. I have no idea how big it is, but in my minds eye I can so see that as a wall sconce in a hallway or even a large, elegantly appointed bathroom, never mind a living room or dining room focal piece. Google the phase Images of transitional living rooms. You wont see much floral in the elegant rooms depicted. Owning our own lift allowed us to move at our own pace. I thought it would be nice in the corner of the peninsula by the tiled wall, but I quickly realized that a lamp there would just be in the way since that area has become my main prep area while cooking. Sorta similar to this: http://imagizer.imageshack.us/a/img839/9906/au0x.jpg, If that link doesnt work, Im referring to the dresser top from this forum where she puts a marble remnant on top: http://forums.younghouselove.com/discussion/714/need-kitchen-help-cant-afford-to-gut-it-so-need-to-live-with-it/p12. Take care. Having legs visible on your furniture pieces can only do so much lifting up the room. When looking at the two rooms I think they are pretty much the same style and have the same design aesthetic.
The next day when I walked in and saw the lamp there, I realized that that was exactly what the living room needed! I also love the leather sofa. Im not quite ready to share pictures yet, but I actually did gold leaf one of the tables two days ago. Kaixoxin Solar Lantern Lights for Hanging or Table Outdoor Solar Light for Patio Courtyard Garden (Silver-1), DII Classic Woven Tabletop Collection, Indoor/Outdoor Placemat Set, Round, 15" Diameter, Tango Red, 6 Piece, Bannad Garden Solar Lights, Cracked Glass Ball Waterproof Warm White LED for Outdoor Decor Decorations Pathway Patio Yard Lawn, 1 Globe (3.9Inch), Twinkle Star 33ft 100LED Copper Wire String Lights Fairy String Lights 8 Modes LED String Lights USB Powered with Remote Control for Wedding Party Home Christmas Decoration, Warm White, Dublin Decorative Candle Holder Set of 2 - Home Decor Pillar Candle Stand, Coffee Table Mantle Decor Centerpieces for Fireplace, Living or Dining Room Table, Gift Boxed (Coffee Brown), Urban Naturals Patchouli Woods Reed Diffuser Refill Oil with Replacement Sticks Kit | Sandalwood, Patchouli & Ylang Ylang Room Scent.
For someone who works in a completely random and unorganized fashion. I am a bit leary about drilling into them, so I will probably just put a socket top them with the wire down the back and drilled through a painted wood base. See each listing for international shipping options and costs. Cant wait to see the beauty you are going to create with that chair. I wanted it to be more like the inspiration table, which is a burnished gold leaf. 
But being on the celling right in front of the gorgeous painting would it be too much? That will give you a little shimmer. I agree with the comment above about the marble tops on the side tables.what about that marble contact paper that everyone is raving about? I dont decorate on a big scale anymore. Hope I can do it justice! I knew that would be coming. I had the skirt ripped off the furniture, all the foam replaced, and she has the most beautiful French Country living room. Your roman floral shades are at war with your woven wood shades. Maybe, maybe not but they only way to know for sure is to try it! But Ive seenand reupholsteredworse. Love, love, love the light. I hope you know that. Hi Kristi, I prefer the first lamp you showed. Too much overhead light is neither flattering to humans or rooms, in my opinion. And in the meantime, Ill probably just keep on doing what I do best working in a completely random and unorganized fashion based entirely upon what I feel inspired to do each day.
You touch so many of us! Theyre shiny without being metallic. With that said, here are my thoughts about your living room and your feeling that something is off. And I would take off the sofa skirt too. I eagerly look forward to reading/seeing each new installment. In fact, youd be hard-pressed to find any floral drapes. Maison d' Hermine Birdies On Wire100% Cotton Tablecloth 54 - inch by 54 - inch. So I put the shiny little lamp on one of the side tables in the living room just to get it out of the way. Tons of ways to bring pops of light into the room. You just dont throw that quality away. And really, how much metal and metallic finishes does a room really need? I love the traditional style that you have drifted to in your living room. Wish you had as thumbs up! :-/ Gross. It should also be on your timetable. 
But yes, any changes I make will be because I want them. So I have to come up with something that seems doable so that I can get started and stop putting it off. Mine originally came with an off-white shade but I have replaced it with a black one from KMart (in Australia) for $10 and this has given it a much more contemporary look. http://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Indoor-1-light-Royal-Spain-Silver-Finish-Table-Lamps-Set-of-2/7123297/product.html?refccid=PRKLXW3HMVLLNMCDKPLQL47SRY&searchidx=0. After your blog about looking at things and imagining if you could replicate them, I fixated on this lamp. But I was thinking last night that if the burnishing doesnt work, Ill try just painting them black. I do love those lamps.
I havent taken the plastic off of the shades yet because Im still not sure if these are exactly what I want. TangDepot 100% Cotton Floral/Flower Printcloth Decorative Throw Pillow Cover - (12 INCH x 12 INCH, S07 Chrysanthemum), Pier 1 Imports Beaded Black Cat Pillow 14"x14", Pier 1 Imports San Marino Soup Cereal Bowl 6" (Sold Individually), Pier 1 Imports Blush Faux Fur Floral Wreath 21.65x20.74, Extra Deep Pocket Sheets - 4 Piece Sheet Set - King Size Sheets Deep Pocket - Extra Deep Bed Sheets - Deep King Fitted Sheet Set - Super and Ultra Deep Sheets - For Deep Pockets Mattress - Fits Easily, JEMONG 12 Bundles Artificial Flowers Outdoor UV Resistant Fake Flowers No Fade Plastic Plants Garden Porch Window Box Decorating (Purple), Pier-1-Wooden-Nutcracker-Santa-Clause-Scottish-Plaid-Forest-Holiday-Reindeer, Esgarden Solar Lantern Outdoor Solar Light Metal Hanging Solar Garden Lantern for Patio , Courtyard, Party, Walkway,Terrace, Garden, Lawn Decorative Mother's Day Gift 1 Pc (Gold), Sweese 102.001 Porcelain Bowls - 18 Ounce for Cereal, Salad, Dessert - Set of 6, White, Luyue Vintage Artificial Peony Silk Flowers Bouquet Home Wedding Decoration -Light Pink, Pier 1 Imports Halloween Beaded Coffin Table Runner, Cosy House Collection Luxury Bamboo Sheets - 3 Piece Bedding Set - Bamboo Viscose Blend - Soft, Breathable, Deep Pocket - 1 Fitted Sheet, 1 Flat, 1 Pillow Case - Twin, Dark Teal, Tinsow 6 Pcs Red Christmas Bells, Tree Hanging Ornament Metal Jingle Bells for Christmas Holiday Decoration (6, Red), Urban Deco Pillar Candle Holder Tray Glass Candle Holders for Table Centerpiece Decorative Candle Holders for Pillar Candles Brown Candle Tray with 3 Votive Candle Holders and Rocks - Pack of 3, JUXYES Creative Craft Resin Frog Figurine Decor, Novelty Funny Frog Sculpture Statue, Personalized Animal Collectible Figurines Mascot Frog for Shelves Table Desk Decor Collectible Figurines, COCODOR Rose Flower Reed Diffuser/Garden Lavender/6.7oz(200ml)/1 Pack/Reed Diffuser, Reed Diffuser Set, Oil Diffuser & Reed Diffuser Sticks, Home Decor & Office Decor, Fragrance and Gifts. In comparison, my living room was just looking flat and dull.
Id like to eventually replace it with a sofa like this Barclay leather sofa from Restoration Hardware. And thats in addition the wainscoting (something very traditional not board and batten, or beadboard), the overmantel, and the doorway with two more black rolling doors between the entryway/living room and the music room. You certainly are on the right track.it just feels right! Ahhh thats funny! Do you think you will change out your console table also? Theyre perfect for dining, where people dont generally require roomy, comfortable, loungy chairs. I dont think that comment was insulting. , Kristi. The leather sofa will add richness and depth.
I saw some cool gold tone and shiny accessories on Joss and Main you might like. Hugs, Pat. I took one off a chair and it totally changed the look. you might get them (the chairs) all redone and then discover that OMG, they dont work in your living room. And I agree, I like it much better than the Pier 1 lamps. I like the mirrored glass lamp for the living room. Anyway, I will be following along to see what you decide to do. So Ive got lots of plans for this room to really up the elegance factor. Of course, marble remnants are probably a big pain in the butt to find. You pay a depoisit when you order, the rest when they contact you for shipping and the delivery in cash to the driver. its hard but you can do it! But for the living roomnot so much. And it would actually be so easy to DIY something like that! Didnt the paint give it a leather-like sheen and feel? document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam.
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