Would these sconces be in addition to the lamp you're considering on the buffet Melissa? I'm just not sure they'll add anything to the room. You have an entire wall of windows and French doors on the opposite wall. They'll just add a bit of accent light, and I'm thinking you really don't see that wall unless you're actually sitting in the dining room. Or am I mistaken and this is a cut-through to get from your entrance into the kitchen?

Hi Tgb1! If I did the sconces then I wouldn't do a lamp. The only thing I'd also do is maybe a gallery light over my moms art. And to answer your question the DR is open to the entry foyer as well so you would see the sconces from the entry as well. Here's the view from just walking in my front door.

Ok - thanks for that pic. Gives me a better perspective of the space.

I'm still sorta on the fence about this issue. I love sconces, and I like the ones you have chosen - they're simple and classic-looking. I just would hate for the room to get too visually busy - if you know what I mean. I think I would wait to see the impact of the romans on the fireplace windows and your mom's painting. But that's just me, I always like to proceed slowly lol....

And I agree with the other ladies about lining the window fabrics - I think it just gives it a more-finished look. I like the crystal lamp you got for the entry. Is it Pottery Barn? We may have to (someday lol) try that one in the dining room....:)))

Thanks Tgb1. Something to think about. I do plan on getting my moms art in there first. What do you all think of those battery operated gallery lights? And here's a pic of the lamp in the DR. Thinking I'll like sconces better...

Not sure why I thought that lamp had bronze metal. You're right - looks better in your entry.

What are battery-operated gallery lights and where are u thinking of putting them?

I like that idea Zzmom!!! Is it ok though if the sconces are a little wider than the buffet? Or do they have to be right over it? Buffet is 56 inches, my moms art will be 40 wide

They would be placed beyond the side of the buffet to fill the wall and give it more width visually....I think it would be beautiful. I did this for one of my Houzz clients Cait...her buffet was a bit to small for her large wall so we installed large sconces on each side of the buffet and it is perfect! I will post an image...

That looks great! Thanks so much Zzmom & Tgb1 for making me think twice! I think that flanking the buffet might be the best way to go.

Ladies & gents :), if you have a moment would you mind checking out my friends dilemma. She's not on houzz & asked me to post for her. It's called "advice needed. Awkward living room layout.". Only if u have the time of course!! TIA!

Here is the link to that thread. Melissa, I will delete if you don't want it here.

https://www.houzz.com/discussions/advice-please-awkward-living-room-layout-dsvw-vd~4664225

Perfect thanks Kcooz!!

Sorry Melissa - I looked but I'm not that good with furniture layouts.

Hopefully some others will chime in....

Thanks Tgb1:)). Hope all is well!!

Hi all!! Finally my Roman shades are up and I wanted to share with you all. I’m happy with how they turned out and I think it looks ok for doors to stay bare. Thanks again for your input! Especially Zzmom, Zaz, Tgb1 and Ann! Hope everyone is well!!

The room looks great Melissa! :) Nice seeing you btw... :) I was thinking about you the other day actually. Has Mom made any progress on the painting?

Thx, Hope all is good in your world! :)

PS Tgb1 will love the 3 candle holders... :)

Oh... and I love the orchid! :)

The new shades look great. The whole room does!

Glad you showed final product. I had followed this dilemma for a long time. Turned out beautiful!

Thanks Tlparks! And Thanks so much Zaz & Ann! Yes Zaz, my mom is still working on the painting. I’m not sure if she touched it the entire summer lol but I’ll get it one of these days and will post the pics. And glad you like the orchids. I killed one too many real ones so I had to go with fake but they are really lifelike looking. From Ikea!

And I noticed today all the way pulled up the light still comes in :). I’ll shut up now but definitely pleased with these shades from the shade store!!

I really love my shade from the shade store also!

Omg Melissa - I'm not sure how I missed this!! Your Roman shades look wonderful!!! The whole room is beautiful!

And Zaz is right - I love the 3 candlesticks!!

Merry Christmas!!

I knew it! Lol

Happy Holidays Melissa ... I hope we get to see mom's art soon! :)

Hi TGB1!!!! Thank you :))). After all that, those Roman shades were really all I needed! (which I do think you told me from the beginning, LOL). And thank you Zaz!!! Merry Christmas to you as well and to all who celebrate!!! Moms art hopefully coming in the new year, lol.

Hey Melissa! Hope the new year is going well. Any art from Mom yet? :)

Hi Zaz! Thanks for checking in! No, lol, she's still working on it. I'm going to bug her about it on Easter! Hopefully I'll have it soon and will post when I do :). Hope all is well with you!!

Lol Mom is taking her time... but that could be a good thing. :) I can't wait to see though. :)

Definitely bug her on Easter... ha ha

Thanks btw, all is well on my end. :) Enjoy the rest of your day..

PS I hope you didn't get hit too hard by the storm, we are slowly thawing and the sun is shining, but I think the birds are really confused! Lol

Hi Zaz and Melissa! Nice to see this pop up in my feed!

Hey Ann! :) Nice to see you pop up! :) Hope all is well by you... we are thawing out. Lol

Thawing out is good:) We've had a very mild winter, unlike the east.

Nice to hear from you Ann :)!! Yes Zaz these storms have been crazy!! Thankfully we’ve kept our power and our sanity (somewhat) lol. So ready for spring!!!

Lol Melissa, I was ready for Spring two months ago! Ha! :)

Ah ha... so it was you Ann, lol you sent all your snow in this direction! :)

Happy Mother's day Melissa...and to all the Moms that pass by here. :) Have a beautiful day! Xo

Same to you Zaz. I need to pop into you thread and see what's up.

Aww thanks Zaz!! Happy Mother’s Day to you as well And to all other mamas on houzz!!

Happy Mother's Day ladies! You 3 have some of my favorite houzz dining rooms!! :))

I agree Tgb1, Ann and Melissa have beautiful dining rooms... I always miss seeing their room updates when they're not posting.

Hoping Melissa gets that art from Mom soon... hint hint... lol ;)

Lol. Still waiting!!

Lol That's okay... we can wait! :D

I was talking about your dining room too Zaz!!

:) Thank you Tgb1, you are too sweet... I'm glad you like it. I won't lie though, I have my eye on lighter dining room furniture! I need to stop looking around...lol

I much rather have the size dining room that Melissa and Ann have... I'm squeezed in over here! Lol You are right though, they are both awesome rooms. Funny... totally different styles ...but love them both!

Zaz, no room updates from me. I think the only thing I've changed in a couple years is a single sofa pillow:) I've made some minor garden changes this year, but nothing inside.

Well, I've missed your garden pics too! :)