Your kitchen has some serious contrast and striking detail going on that your living room lacks at the moment. I think I love them! I love that ceiling fixture that youve picked out! Im definitely buying it! Right now, mine just has the gold leaf, and it looks like something I purchased from Liberaces yard sale.
However, you could always paint your existing sofa brown to get an idea of how leather would look in there. Have a great day. Those peacock handles made me crazy. And I really wanted to try something non-metallic especially since Im testing out gold leafing the tables to make them more like the inspiration table that was a burnished gold leaf. And what about silver leafing the console table? I love the end tables.
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I do love the shine, and I like that they add some silver into the mix since I like mixed metals in rooms. Save pier one lamp to get e-mail alerts and updates on your eBay Feed.
I know you said above that the comment made was not insulting and that you were feeling that your living room was off some and you were wanting to do some other things to it anyway.
Not sure about for my living room, though.
At least I can identify with the 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.
. My two cents: do the living room lamps have to match? For someone who works in a completely random and unorganized fashion. thank you, I enjoy reading your posts.
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. But almost as soon as I started actually decorating, I went in a completely different direction.
I know when you are done it will look great!! I get a little weak in the knees every time I see this light.
We have nine more days to go, and then Ill make it a priority to head over there and get things finished so that we can get it on the market.
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. Somehow I got the feeling while reading that as far as the ceiling light is concerned I think you most likely with your creative genius can even make something that would suit your fancy.. Rooting for you and Matt for a successful diet. The tables and lighting and sofa(well, everything else in the room) should be some sort of a supporting cast, OK, now I keep thinking about your side tables. Then that metal would tie in to the gold on the kitchen cupboards and everything would make sense. And really, how much metal and metallic finishes does a room really need?
The only things I would really change in the room is the overhead light fixture and perhaps (though I know you love it) the frame on the painting (its a little too ornate) and I think is the one thing throwing the room off. And how about painting it the color of the leather?
You havent even started accessorizing and already your room feels heavy. Something without sharp colors? That light was my first purchase for the house, and I think I even purchased it before we actually closed on the house. Right now, Im leaning towards renting a drywall lift and doing it myself. They deliver it via common carrier all over the country.
The leather sofa will add richness and depth. 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. Yay! The other lights in the room are silver finished, and Im very pleased. I got it at Ross, so Im not sure if theyre the kind of store that will ship items from another store.
I just envision black shades on the lamps. I think you should find a bunch of candle holders in brass, silver, mercury glass and group them on your mantle. Glad youre having fun with the details. 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!).
No tax either. That lamp was too small, and I only had one, so I made it my mission the other day to find two similar lamps that were just a bit larger.
Were thinking along the same lines, Katie. Or maybe its eclectic.
I could do a whole house around them. Im so looking forward to seeing the living room done!!!! Id get rid of the floral. BUTmy hesitation is that I just cant imagine how a light like that would put out enough light for a living room. Now disregard the horrible appearance.
When I wanted to add some polish to my living room, I found two mismatched mercury glass table lamps and unified them with the same color shades. The bones of your sofa are a good beginning.
Love the idea of leather sofa. I wake up to a new day every day :^) At least I can blame it on old age! I eagerly look forward to reading/seeing each new installment. Pier 1 Imports Reed Diffuser (Tiki Sunrise), King Size Sheet Set - 6 Piece Set - Hotel Luxury Bed Sheets - Extra Soft - Deep Pockets - Easy Fit - Cooling Sheets - Wrinkle Free - Royal Blue - Navy Blue Bed Sheets - Kings Sheets - 6 PC, NEST Fragrances Reed Diffuser- Ocean Mist & Sea Salt , 5.9 fl oz. I am so glad that you have decided on the ball lamp base I have one similar (two balls) which I just adore!!
I think it might work perfectly for that ottoman. I knew I didnt want glass, since it is too contemporary for me, but I did find some beautiful sets of four balls in different colors that work with my things. I like the flush, gold toned ceiling fixture.
One of the many tricks that I am sure you are aware of, is stacking books and placing a lamp on them to give it height.
I was a bit afraid to even touch them. It is so beautiful. Some things to think about.
If you use a black lamp shade in the living room, make sure its one of those that is lined with gold.
I also have tons of friends who bought other than leather. Serious drooling going on over here. Another color would look cleaner too me. Wing chairs have a higher back and that might affect the lamp height needed. 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. 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!! 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.
Its not going to take much to glam up the room; you will surely find the perfect solutions. I agree a little sparkle and maybe a paisley print pillow for your chairs. 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. I am sure restoration is probalbly made overseas like potterybarn etc. Some of your furnishings may work in.
. Obviously, I never intended for the painted sofa to be a permanent fixture in my living room. That will give you a little shimmer.
They just look like dirty glass lamp bases. I probably shouldnt have mentioned the comment, because it really wasnt meant in a rude way. Before any of the decorative stuff can start, I still need to figure out what to do about the drywall. They have tufted backs and skirts, so theyll be a perfect complement to the sofa with legs, and the ottoman with legs. Some faux painting techniques do a great leather look.
If anything, it was a compliment on how elegant my kitchen looks, but it certainly wasnt meant in a mean or hurtful way.
Anyway, I will be following along to see what you decide to do. Oh, the comment wasnt meant to be rude or anything.
OMGosh! But once I add some shine and texture, and finish up the unfinished projects, itll be much better. I guess what I mean is that none of the big projects that I did for the room, and that I intended to be permanent (window treatments, ottoman, fireplace) need to be redone. Im not aiming to create a quintessential transitional style house. So I think I want to try those out too.
Having legs visible on your furniture pieces can only do so much lifting up the room. So much hard work poured into it, Im sure at the end of it all it feels so rewarding.
That would look fantastic in the living room. Would that work until you can afford to pay for a leather sofa? Its what I see as comfortable to walk in and sit down and relax but feel like its not a store front/magazine cover or too formal that everyone is on edge.
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I agree with Maryanne. Ha! (If I had to put a label on it, I would call my style transitional traditional meets contemporary, or traditional with contemporary touches) . As for having both floral shades and wooden blinds on the small windows, its like having a bedroom with table lamps on the night stands AND hanging lamps on either side of the headboard who needs that much lighting and why would you have both? I am one of those people who kinda felt the living room was left hanging. My husband loves my learning and doing these things on my own, without having to ask him for assistance. 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 never considered green kitchen cabinets, and yours are spectacular. http://www.target.com/p/polished-glass-table-lamp-silver/-/A-14575853, This ceiling fixture echoes your rolling doors: I knew the instant I typed it that Id regret putting a label on my decorating stye. . Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. it will help in many ways!!!! Wish you had as thumbs up! As much as you and I love that ottoman, you need to swap it for a metal or wood coffee table. You touch so many of us!
Too physical for me but I do like to change things around.This year Im putting the painting on my DR wall between the windows over the couch and putting LR wall stuff, wreath and red transfer ware ,castles of Britain, plates. It also occurs to me that one of the reasons your living room appears flat is the sisal rug in the neutral.
So a metallic lamp sitting on a gold leafed table just seemed a bit much.
It should also be on your timetable. Last Updated on December 24, 2015 by Kristi Linauer. You can learn more about me here. Love, love, love the light.
I dont know why, but I love that light. 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.
That is how they live out on the road. The top part is great, the skirt is not so much.
I also preferred the first lamp you showed us. And finally, for those of you wondering, But what about the breakfast room? or What about the condo? let me explain. I think the size is better than the taller ones. LOL Blessings. its hard but you can do it! Okay Kristy, I think the person who said you need to redo your living room was dead wrong.
I purchased brand new legs on ebay, and they are very similar to the ones you show on the leather sofa, except without the rollers. If a project seems to intimidating to me, Ill procrastinate as long as I can.
I found many of the items they had to be much less expensive than HomeGoods. After your blog about looking at things and imagining if you could replicate them, I fixated on this lamp. 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. You owe us no explanations and I hope you are adding all these details because YOU want them. 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?). I too, love the leather sofas online. Ha! Keep on going so we can see it completed! LOLOkay, that made me laugh so hard! Carry on! While I have love, love, loved the transformation of your kitchen these last few months, eventually I was lost on it because it was big project after big project after big project.
Im not quite ready to share pictures yet, but I actually did gold leaf one of the tables two days ago.
Also, you have too many upholstered pieces for the size of the room. I happen to love the flush mount petal light fixture. . , Kristi.
Have you considered placing the small lamp, originally intended for kitchen counter, on your mantle? 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 never would have even thought to look into buying one. Copyright 2007-2022 - Kristi Linauer, LLC. a lot of your style isnt mine, but it makes me think that I need to think outside the box! It will all look great, remember Rome was not built in a day, nor the earth made. When you are done you can sell it to someone else. Ill probably end up using the small tufted chairs in the bedroom. 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.
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I also love the leather sofa. I guess I could ask! The Furniture Mart is now open to everyone and they have hundreds of showrooms that represent manufactuers.
What ever you re doing keep doing it.
I sure wish folks would stop should-ing on you! Keep it up! I started following your blog after finding your kitchen make-over posts.
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I do love those lamps. I wish I could find it, but I cant. Like you said the other day, you are doing your home for you and not for anyone else. You just dont throw that quality away. Google the phase Images of transitional living rooms. You wont see much floral in the elegant rooms depicted. When looking at the two rooms I think they are pretty much the same style and have the same design aesthetic. So I have to come up with something that seems doable so that I can get started and stop putting it off. But new base color of either gold or black + marble tops would be so pretty. I finished the water closet area of our master bat, I just snapped this picture because the sunlight w, There have been a couple of changes in here.
I really like the mercury glass lamp you have Id keep them.
I dont know why but I love the idea of black shades. But then I got to looking around, and realized that I dont really think the room needs to be done over again. In the short term you could take the skirt off the couch (and replace the legs if necessary) to get more of the feel of that gorgeous leather one. You are doing an amazing job in your house and dont be persuaded by what others think. I have a picture of them somewhere in a past post, but I cant find it!
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. Your house is beautiful. Check craigslist for ethan allen leather sofa. I was thinking the same thing about taking the skirt off the sofa. I think your livingroom just needs accessorizing. You pay a depoisit when you order, the rest when they contact you for shipping and the delivery in cash to the driver. Placed opposite a window they bounce the light right back into the room. I also dont think you need to have your lamps matching. AND keep rocking your new healthy lifestyle!
Yes to sculpture for the ceiling!
See each listing for international shipping options and costs. But yes, any changes I make will be because I want them. That would look AWESOME in my hallway!!
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. You do grrrrreat. 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. 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. They just dont fit other elements in your roomtoo tall, wrong color, too square.
Im glad I didnt spend any more since the cat knocked one over and broke it the first week I had it:/ Fortunately, I was able to buy another one. 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?
I dont know. Metal Decorative Waterproof Table Lamp, Retro LED Light with Handle on Tree for Pathway and Lawn.White Warm Decor Lantern, 2 pack. You could find a wooden tray at the craft store, paint it and add some rub and buff or gold leaf for your cocktail ottoman. Same with a lamp placed in front of a mirror.
Matt has M.S. I like the mercury glass lamp bases but I have a thing for mercury glass. 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. .
I know.
I was thinking the same thing.
and is unable to do physical work, so I do the majority of the work on the house by myself. Ive also seen lamps similar to the clear version at TJMaxx just a suggestion. Blessings to you,
It has a lot of beige happening at the moment.
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. Im excited to see the small things to be finished in this room. DIY something similar, rely on lamps for the bulk of the lighting and go for it! So it doesnt need a redo, just a different light, different chairs, different sofa, and different lamps?
I love floral, and will probably have floral patterns in every single room (except my kitchen) of my house.
But being on the celling right in front of the gorgeous painting would it be too much?
I ordered four sets so I would have four of each color, ergo, four lamps.
Target has a table lamp that might work: You find out what you want, get the mfg # if you can, and contact them. Do some people think money grows on trees and at a whim you can redo/change a room..it makes me mad thinking about their insensitivity. They came out of an office, so theyre not necessarily designed for roomy comfort. That way youll never miss a thing! 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. 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. Of course, marble remnants are probably a big pain in the butt to find.
I like the mirrored glass lamp for the living room. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. As far as your sofa, I know you need a new one because the one you have there is painted but I think leather might be a little too dark for the room.
I think it just needs to be finished. I also prefer the first table lamp. Wont work as you said. 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? Theyre perfect for dining, where people dont generally require roomy, comfortable, loungy chairs. , UPDATE: I ended up returning the lamps to Pier 1 because when the light comes in through the windows and through the glass on the lamps bases, it completely ruins the effect of the mercury glass. I actually found it to be helpful,because it helped me to figure out exactly why I wasnt feeling satisfied about my living room.
Maybe, maybe not but they only way to know for sure is to try it!
Price and other details may vary based on product size and color. and dont forget to excercise! I dont think that comment was insulting. However, I love interesting shadows made by light fixtures so that would make it even better if it did send out some wild ones. I purchased all of my leather furniture that way.
I dont decorate on a big scale anymore.
I think you are on the right track, but its those side tables that are the wrench in your works! document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Also more electic.two similar but not matching tables and lamps. Love your ideas for your living room. I have done that in a number of places. Its not too far off from the chrysanthemum decor piece you made some time ago.
At first, my heart sank a little, because I knew that she was right. They just look a little dull to me. First, I made a flush mount glass bubble chandelier to go, Its not often that youll see colorless pictu, Just my bright, sun-filled living room after dark, And The Winning Living Room Paint Color Is, My Living Room All Of The Big Projects Finished!
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In comparison, my living room was just looking flat and dull.
just a thought, just my own opinion I thought I would share. It always gets done when Im left alone to do it my way.
However, you could always paint your existing sofa brown to get an idea of how leather would look in there. Have a great day. Those peacock handles made me crazy. And I really wanted to try something non-metallic especially since Im testing out gold leafing the tables to make them more like the inspiration table that was a burnished gold leaf. And what about silver leafing the console table? I love the end tables.
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I know you said above that the comment made was not insulting and that you were feeling that your living room was off some and you were wanting to do some other things to it anyway.
Not sure about for my living room, though.
At least I can identify with the 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.
. My two cents: do the living room lamps have to match? For someone who works in a completely random and unorganized fashion. thank you, I enjoy reading your posts.
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. But almost as soon as I started actually decorating, I went in a completely different direction.
I know when you are done it will look great!! I get a little weak in the knees every time I see this light.
We have nine more days to go, and then Ill make it a priority to head over there and get things finished so that we can get it on the market.
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. Somehow I got the feeling while reading that as far as the ceiling light is concerned I think you most likely with your creative genius can even make something that would suit your fancy.. Rooting for you and Matt for a successful diet. The tables and lighting and sofa(well, everything else in the room) should be some sort of a supporting cast, OK, now I keep thinking about your side tables. Then that metal would tie in to the gold on the kitchen cupboards and everything would make sense. And really, how much metal and metallic finishes does a room really need?
The only things I would really change in the room is the overhead light fixture and perhaps (though I know you love it) the frame on the painting (its a little too ornate) and I think is the one thing throwing the room off. And how about painting it the color of the leather?
You havent even started accessorizing and already your room feels heavy. Something without sharp colors? That light was my first purchase for the house, and I think I even purchased it before we actually closed on the house. Right now, Im leaning towards renting a drywall lift and doing it myself. They deliver it via common carrier all over the country.
The leather sofa will add richness and depth. 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. Yay! The other lights in the room are silver finished, and Im very pleased. I got it at Ross, so Im not sure if theyre the kind of store that will ship items from another store.
I just envision black shades on the lamps. I think you should find a bunch of candle holders in brass, silver, mercury glass and group them on your mantle. Glad youre having fun with the details. 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!).
No tax either. That lamp was too small, and I only had one, so I made it my mission the other day to find two similar lamps that were just a bit larger.
Were thinking along the same lines, Katie. Or maybe its eclectic.
I could do a whole house around them. Im so looking forward to seeing the living room done!!!! Id get rid of the floral. BUTmy hesitation is that I just cant imagine how a light like that would put out enough light for a living room. Now disregard the horrible appearance.
When I wanted to add some polish to my living room, I found two mismatched mercury glass table lamps and unified them with the same color shades. The bones of your sofa are a good beginning. Love the idea of leather sofa. I wake up to a new day every day :^) At least I can blame it on old age! I eagerly look forward to reading/seeing each new installment. Pier 1 Imports Reed Diffuser (Tiki Sunrise), King Size Sheet Set - 6 Piece Set - Hotel Luxury Bed Sheets - Extra Soft - Deep Pockets - Easy Fit - Cooling Sheets - Wrinkle Free - Royal Blue - Navy Blue Bed Sheets - Kings Sheets - 6 PC, NEST Fragrances Reed Diffuser- Ocean Mist & Sea Salt , 5.9 fl oz. I am so glad that you have decided on the ball lamp base I have one similar (two balls) which I just adore!!
I think it might work perfectly for that ottoman. I knew I didnt want glass, since it is too contemporary for me, but I did find some beautiful sets of four balls in different colors that work with my things. I like the flush, gold toned ceiling fixture.
One of the many tricks that I am sure you are aware of, is stacking books and placing a lamp on them to give it height.
I was a bit afraid to even touch them. It is so beautiful. Some things to think about.
If you use a black lamp shade in the living room, make sure its one of those that is lined with gold.
I also have tons of friends who bought other than leather. Serious drooling going on over here. Another color would look cleaner too me. Wing chairs have a higher back and that might affect the lamp height needed. 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. 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!! 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.
Its not going to take much to glam up the room; you will surely find the perfect solutions. I agree a little sparkle and maybe a paisley print pillow for your chairs. 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. I am sure restoration is probalbly made overseas like potterybarn etc. Some of your furnishings may work in.
. Obviously, I never intended for the painted sofa to be a permanent fixture in my living room. That will give you a little shimmer.
They just look like dirty glass lamp bases. I probably shouldnt have mentioned the comment, because it really wasnt meant in a rude way. Before any of the decorative stuff can start, I still need to figure out what to do about the drywall. They have tufted backs and skirts, so theyll be a perfect complement to the sofa with legs, and the ottoman with legs. Some faux painting techniques do a great leather look.
If anything, it was a compliment on how elegant my kitchen looks, but it certainly wasnt meant in a mean or hurtful way.
Anyway, I will be following along to see what you decide to do. Oh, the comment wasnt meant to be rude or anything.
OMGosh! But once I add some shine and texture, and finish up the unfinished projects, itll be much better. I guess what I mean is that none of the big projects that I did for the room, and that I intended to be permanent (window treatments, ottoman, fireplace) need to be redone. Im not aiming to create a quintessential transitional style house. So I think I want to try those out too.
Having legs visible on your furniture pieces can only do so much lifting up the room. So much hard work poured into it, Im sure at the end of it all it feels so rewarding.
That would look fantastic in the living room. Would that work until you can afford to pay for a leather sofa? Its what I see as comfortable to walk in and sit down and relax but feel like its not a store front/magazine cover or too formal that everyone is on edge.
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I agree with Maryanne. Ha! (If I had to put a label on it, I would call my style transitional traditional meets contemporary, or traditional with contemporary touches) . As for having both floral shades and wooden blinds on the small windows, its like having a bedroom with table lamps on the night stands AND hanging lamps on either side of the headboard who needs that much lighting and why would you have both? I am one of those people who kinda felt the living room was left hanging. My husband loves my learning and doing these things on my own, without having to ask him for assistance. 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 never considered green kitchen cabinets, and yours are spectacular. http://www.target.com/p/polished-glass-table-lamp-silver/-/A-14575853, This ceiling fixture echoes your rolling doors: I knew the instant I typed it that Id regret putting a label on my decorating stye. . Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. it will help in many ways!!!! Wish you had as thumbs up! As much as you and I love that ottoman, you need to swap it for a metal or wood coffee table. You touch so many of us!
Too physical for me but I do like to change things around.This year Im putting the painting on my DR wall between the windows over the couch and putting LR wall stuff, wreath and red transfer ware ,castles of Britain, plates. It also occurs to me that one of the reasons your living room appears flat is the sisal rug in the neutral.
So a metallic lamp sitting on a gold leafed table just seemed a bit much.
It should also be on your timetable. Last Updated on December 24, 2015 by Kristi Linauer. You can learn more about me here. Love, love, love the light.
I dont know why, but I love that light. 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.
That is how they live out on the road. The top part is great, the skirt is not so much.
I also preferred the first lamp you showed us. And finally, for those of you wondering, But what about the breakfast room? or What about the condo? let me explain. I think the size is better than the taller ones. LOL Blessings. its hard but you can do it! Okay Kristy, I think the person who said you need to redo your living room was dead wrong.
I purchased brand new legs on ebay, and they are very similar to the ones you show on the leather sofa, except without the rollers. If a project seems to intimidating to me, Ill procrastinate as long as I can.
I found many of the items they had to be much less expensive than HomeGoods. After your blog about looking at things and imagining if you could replicate them, I fixated on this lamp. 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. You owe us no explanations and I hope you are adding all these details because YOU want them. 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?). I too, love the leather sofas online. Ha! Keep on going so we can see it completed! LOLOkay, that made me laugh so hard! Carry on! While I have love, love, loved the transformation of your kitchen these last few months, eventually I was lost on it because it was big project after big project after big project.
Im not quite ready to share pictures yet, but I actually did gold leaf one of the tables two days ago.
Also, you have too many upholstered pieces for the size of the room. I happen to love the flush mount petal light fixture. . , Kristi.
Have you considered placing the small lamp, originally intended for kitchen counter, on your mantle? 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 never would have even thought to look into buying one. Copyright 2007-2022 - Kristi Linauer, LLC. a lot of your style isnt mine, but it makes me think that I need to think outside the box! It will all look great, remember Rome was not built in a day, nor the earth made. When you are done you can sell it to someone else. Ill probably end up using the small tufted chairs in the bedroom. 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.
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I also love the leather sofa. I guess I could ask! The Furniture Mart is now open to everyone and they have hundreds of showrooms that represent manufactuers.
What ever you re doing keep doing it.
I sure wish folks would stop should-ing on you! Keep it up! I started following your blog after finding your kitchen make-over posts.
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I do love those lamps. I wish I could find it, but I cant. Like you said the other day, you are doing your home for you and not for anyone else. You just dont throw that quality away. Google the phase Images of transitional living rooms. You wont see much floral in the elegant rooms depicted. When looking at the two rooms I think they are pretty much the same style and have the same design aesthetic. So I have to come up with something that seems doable so that I can get started and stop putting it off. But new base color of either gold or black + marble tops would be so pretty. I finished the water closet area of our master bat, I just snapped this picture because the sunlight w, There have been a couple of changes in here.
I really like the mercury glass lamp you have Id keep them.
I dont know why but I love the idea of black shades. But then I got to looking around, and realized that I dont really think the room needs to be done over again. In the short term you could take the skirt off the couch (and replace the legs if necessary) to get more of the feel of that gorgeous leather one. You are doing an amazing job in your house and dont be persuaded by what others think. I have a picture of them somewhere in a past post, but I cant find it!
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. Your house is beautiful. Check craigslist for ethan allen leather sofa. I was thinking the same thing about taking the skirt off the sofa. I think your livingroom just needs accessorizing. You pay a depoisit when you order, the rest when they contact you for shipping and the delivery in cash to the driver. Placed opposite a window they bounce the light right back into the room. I also dont think you need to have your lamps matching. AND keep rocking your new healthy lifestyle!
Yes to sculpture for the ceiling!
See each listing for international shipping options and costs. But yes, any changes I make will be because I want them. That would look AWESOME in my hallway!!
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. You do grrrrreat. 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. 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. They just dont fit other elements in your roomtoo tall, wrong color, too square.
Im glad I didnt spend any more since the cat knocked one over and broke it the first week I had it:/ Fortunately, I was able to buy another one. 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?
I dont know. Metal Decorative Waterproof Table Lamp, Retro LED Light with Handle on Tree for Pathway and Lawn.White Warm Decor Lantern, 2 pack. You could find a wooden tray at the craft store, paint it and add some rub and buff or gold leaf for your cocktail ottoman. Same with a lamp placed in front of a mirror.
Matt has M.S. I like the mercury glass lamp bases but I have a thing for mercury glass. 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. .
I know.
I was thinking the same thing.
and is unable to do physical work, so I do the majority of the work on the house by myself. Ive also seen lamps similar to the clear version at TJMaxx just a suggestion. Blessings to you,
It has a lot of beige happening at the moment.
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. Im excited to see the small things to be finished in this room. DIY something similar, rely on lamps for the bulk of the lighting and go for it! So it doesnt need a redo, just a different light, different chairs, different sofa, and different lamps?
I love floral, and will probably have floral patterns in every single room (except my kitchen) of my house.
But being on the celling right in front of the gorgeous painting would it be too much?
I ordered four sets so I would have four of each color, ergo, four lamps.
Target has a table lamp that might work: You find out what you want, get the mfg # if you can, and contact them. Do some people think money grows on trees and at a whim you can redo/change a room..it makes me mad thinking about their insensitivity. They came out of an office, so theyre not necessarily designed for roomy comfort. That way youll never miss a thing! 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. 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. Of course, marble remnants are probably a big pain in the butt to find.
I like the mirrored glass lamp for the living room. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. As far as your sofa, I know you need a new one because the one you have there is painted but I think leather might be a little too dark for the room.
I think it just needs to be finished. I also prefer the first table lamp. Wont work as you said. 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? Theyre perfect for dining, where people dont generally require roomy, comfortable, loungy chairs. , UPDATE: I ended up returning the lamps to Pier 1 because when the light comes in through the windows and through the glass on the lamps bases, it completely ruins the effect of the mercury glass. I actually found it to be helpful,because it helped me to figure out exactly why I wasnt feeling satisfied about my living room.
Maybe, maybe not but they only way to know for sure is to try it!
Price and other details may vary based on product size and color. and dont forget to excercise! I dont think that comment was insulting. However, I love interesting shadows made by light fixtures so that would make it even better if it did send out some wild ones. I purchased all of my leather furniture that way.
I dont decorate on a big scale anymore.
I think you are on the right track, but its those side tables that are the wrench in your works! document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Also more electic.two similar but not matching tables and lamps. Love your ideas for your living room. I have done that in a number of places. Its not too far off from the chrysanthemum decor piece you made some time ago.
At first, my heart sank a little, because I knew that she was right. They just look a little dull to me. First, I made a flush mount glass bubble chandelier to go, Its not often that youll see colorless pictu, Just my bright, sun-filled living room after dark, And The Winning Living Room Paint Color Is, My Living Room All Of The Big Projects Finished!
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In comparison, my living room was just looking flat and dull.
just a thought, just my own opinion I thought I would share. It always gets done when Im left alone to do it my way.