I purchased all of my leather furniture that way. And finally, for those of you wondering, But what about the breakfast room? or What about the condo? let me explain. Ill probably end up using the small tufted chairs in the bedroom. You can punch up the wow in your living room with some bright pillows, especially if your permanent furniture will be neutral. 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 am sure restoration is probalbly made overseas like potterybarn etc. Not sure about the gold chrysanthamum light fixture but I admit dont have your ability to visualize the finished room. They came out of an office, so theyre not necessarily designed for roomy comfort. But I was thinking last night that if the burnishing doesnt work, Ill try just painting them black. And I agree, I like it much better than the Pier 1 lamps. I like the flush, gold toned ceiling fixture. Some things to think about. I dont think that comment was insulting. Google the phase Images of transitional living rooms. You wont see much floral in the elegant rooms depicted. 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. I much prefer that first little lamp also, but when I went back, they didnt have any more. Do you use that light very often? You find out what you want, get the mfg # if you can, and contact them. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Metal Decorative Waterproof Table Lamp, Retro LED Light with Handle on Tree for Pathway and Lawn.White Warm Decor Lantern, 2 pack. I think the size is better than the taller ones. The Furniture Mart is now open to everyone and they have hundreds of showrooms that represent manufactuers. I love the living room as-is and I love the proposed changes, especially the mercury lamps but thats my current obsession. 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. Copyright 2007-2022 - Kristi Linauer, LLC. I think I like it, but I just dont like it quite enough to buy it. I love the sheen of the first lamp base. I ADORE that Leaf Light!!!!! Ill also be changing out the furniture in this room. Everyone can be patient and wait. Before any of the decorative stuff can start, I still need to figure out what to do about the drywall. I think something like that would look beautiful in my breakfast room!
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. 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. My two cents: do the living room lamps have to match? Same with a lamp placed in front of a mirror. Another color would look cleaner too me. ;c), Ill definitely test them out before I upholster them for the living room, but I dont dare bring them in right now. I love that ceiling fixture that youve picked out! We have many rooms to complete at different stages and will actually come out ahead by purchasing our own. I call it being one step closer to cluttered.. Your kitchen has some serious contrast and striking detail going on that your living room lacks at the moment. All Rights Reserved. I wonder if you could find two white marble remnants to use as tops? Too much overhead light is neither flattering to humans or rooms, in my opinion. Theyre perfect for dining, where people dont generally require roomy, comfortable, loungy chairs. Those chairs in the breakfast room are actually too small to be living room chairs. I was thinking the same thing about taking the skirt off the sofa. No tax either. This page was last updated: 30-Jul 00:44. Bring in some of the greens and golds you used in the kitchen. But no big projects that I custom made for the room will need a do over. :-/ Gross. Love that first lamp from Target. Im excited to see the small things to be finished in this room. Amounts shown in italicized text are for items listed in currency other than Canadian dollars and are approximate conversions to Canadian dollars based upon Bloomberg's conversion rates. I think theyd look really striking with black shades (I believe someone upthread mentioned that.). Wish you had as thumbs up! I just assumed that they were super expensive. Blessings. For some reason, with my very first purchases, I thought Id be adding carriage house/farmhouse/cottage touches to this house. http://www.wayfair.com/Minka-Lavery-Spazio-3-Light-Semi-Flush-Mount-1498-357-MKL3060.html, This is slightly reminiscent of your kitchen fixture, but not a copy: AND keep rocking your new healthy lifestyle! Your French doors blow me away so elegant and classy. Now I know for a fact that this is one of those things that some people will absolutely hate, but I love it. Its almost there, I know youll carry it off perfectly! The future family room. Right now, everything looks a bitwellflat, for lack of a better word. And I did find it helpful, because it helped me to pinpoint exactly why I was thinking my living room looked dull and flat next to my kitchen. So I think I want to try those out too. Im using white and gold touches and building my own headboard. You touch so many of us! 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. LOL Blessings. Take care. I love the traditional style that you have drifted to in your living room. Even though I have a different style, your tenacity has me hooked to see what is next. However, you could always paint your existing sofa brown to get an idea of how leather would look in there. . We got one from them twenty years ago and it still looks fabulous and we raised teenagers and golden retrievers. Anyway, I will be following along to see what you decide to do. I hope youll join me on my DIY and decorating journey! 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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 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. It gives me support to try new things. But once I add some shine and texture, and finish up the unfinished projects, itll be much better. Oh, the comment wasnt meant to be rude or anything. Glad youre having fun with the details. In comparison, my living room was just looking flat and dull. That is how they live out on the road. You mentioned that you like metal pieces and mixing metals, if you had a metal table, you could continue the theme with a metal ceiling light, and then display another bit of metal elsewhere in the room. I love floral, and will probably have floral patterns in every single room (except my kitchen) of my house. You do grrrrreat. Although burnished gold may be even better. I wish I could find it, but I cant. I am one of those people who kinda felt the living room was left hanging. I love the metallic lamps too. The real focal point in this room, in my opinion, is that painting and frame.
. It is absolutely gorgeous! Those peacock handles made me crazy. I think it might work perfectly for that ottoman. I happen to love the flush mount petal light fixture. I hope you know that. I eagerly look forward to reading/seeing each new installment. For more recent exchange rates, please use the. So a metallic lamp sitting on a gold leafed table just seemed a bit much. OMGosh! The petal light has such flair and picks up the gold tones from the kitchen. 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. Ha! a lot of your style isnt mine, but it makes me think that I need to think outside the box! I like both lamp styles you are trying. You havent even started accessorizing and already your room feels heavy. I probably shouldnt have mentioned the comment, because it really wasnt meant in a rude way. Didnt the paint give it a leather-like sheen and feel? 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. Go get that mercury glass lamp to start! 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. . I think you could totally make these lamps yourself. The top part is great, the skirt is not so much. You may call it layering. Oh, the hallway!! 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. Hi Kristi, I prefer the first lamp you showed. Oh, and then theres this one. That would look AWESOME in my hallway!! Check craigslist for ethan allen leather sofa. Ummmyouve got a point. Love the leaf ceiling lamp. 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. The heavy-looking drapes and the matching blinds, the ornate frame above the fireplace, these are all pieces that are having a heavy effect on the room. I dont care for the lamps from Pier One. Unfortunately, I didnt find anything at my two favorite places to find bargains on lamps (Marshalls and Ross sadly we dont have a Homegoods here), so I headed next door to Pier 1, and they just happened to be having a 20% off sale on table lamps. Vegan. 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. I sure wish folks would stop should-ing on you! If you use a black lamp shade in the living room, make sure its one of those that is lined with gold. That seems way less intimidating to me. 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?). You certainly are on the right track.it just feels right! 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I agree, I like the mercury glass lamps best. Andround. I think your idea is finekeep looking, and youll find exactly the lamps you need. Last Updated on December 24, 2015 by Kristi Linauer. I love that you think outside the box and can create/build anything. TOP QUALITY! And I would take off the sofa skirt too. I wake up to a new day every day :^) At least I can blame it on old age! just a thought, just my own opinion I thought I would share. I certainly dont want you burning yourself out over it all. That will give you a little shimmer. That way youll never miss a thing! 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. 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. Your house is beautiful. But the frame is perfect, and I love the shape of these chairs. Tons of ways to bring pops of light into the room. I think I love them! Oh my gosh, you are AWESOME to suggest that! My style is traditional with a few contemporary touches. Some faux painting techniques do a great leather look. And not so cheap. Love the idea of leather sofa. It would be somewhere in my house! thank you, I enjoy reading your posts. Or maybe theres really no definition. I also have tons of friends who bought other than leather. Your ideas for the living room sound great. I agree it gives that touch of bling that the living room needs. It will all look great, remember Rome was not built in a day, nor the earth made. 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SAVE HUNDREDS VS COMPETITORS - BUY DIRECT! I look forward to the changes youre talking about. Shop products from small business brands sold in Amazons store. Maybe, maybe not but they only way to know for sure is to try it! I agree a little sparkle and maybe a paisley print pillow for your chairs.
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