Note: if you buy an inline dimmer depending on the manufacturer you also need to buy dimmable light globes - if you don't you blow the new inline dimmer you just bought. Check before you use if you buy one.

After much thought I am still leaning towards greenery (real or fake) in that niche. As Flo said you can subtly backlight a plant. Other options for that niche are console as Flo suggested, small writing desk (C & B have a nice one), revolving bookcase all which could have a lamp of some description on top. However you are then starting to spend a lot of $$$ for one small niche. I personally think greenery will add a nice soft touch.

Out of interest how high is the white chair?

These come in all sizes and I'm sure you could get one that is height you might like then put the fish bowl on top with plant. I like these curved lines to depart a bit from all your straight lines, and gives a warm touch.

More options

[https://www.houzz.com/products/36-in-tall-lacquer-plant-stand-w-japanese-landscape-design-prvw-vr~13961294[(https://www.houzz.com/products/36-in-tall-lacquer-plant-stand-w-japanese-landscape-design-prvw-vr~13961294)

https://www.amazon.com/Oriental-Furniture-Lacquer-Plant-Stand/dp/B0086ANSLY

Different style all together but I personally find this one quite interesting. Two heights 32 inch and 40 inch. Available at a number of stores. You would need to shop around to get best price as it is not cheap (prices vary a bit between stores) - post Christmas sales maybe?

Wildwood Lamps 40" Brass Plant Stand with Black Marble · More Info

http://www.champagneinteriordesign.com/_p/prd2/1012296254/product/239124-050-plant-stand

http://www.champagneinteriordesign.com/_p/prd2/1012293054/product/239124-049-plant-stand

I like the metal and marble, but I think the Asian curved lines brings a bit of softness into the space. And you already picked one similar in your ideabook as well.

Looking at the pictures on this website they appear to sell palms & other tropical indoor plants. Might be worth a call.

http://www.plantopianlr.com

The heights don't have to match in fact shouldn't. The Asian stands are easy to get and come in all heights and widths, so that isn't a problem. The floor lamp should be the star in the niches in my mind. Just something for "balance" on the other niche. I would even think around 4' total would work. You want it to be seen from kitchen, so eyeball what size that would be. Probably 4-5' total. I think the lamp is 64" high, so just over 5'. I have another website that has botanically correct artificial plant materials. When I get a minute, I'll look that one up. I would like (if we have to have a plant there) a large leaf plant like a fig for example. Let me check some things out. I have a great place here that has fantastic artificial but so lifelike stuff, but unless we shipped it, not an option.

Hi Frosted - backtracking.......would you try that gold vase you have (see pic) on lower shelf of bar cart? Might be too big but if not, it might give some visual weight to bottom of cart to balance out visual weight on wall.

GM Frosted - could you take a picture of the kitchen pendants and post here? I am getting ready to order them, but want to be sure they are not to wide. I would greatly appreciate it. Your room looks fantastic!!

Frosted -thank you!! I hope you feel better soon!

Frosted sounds like you need to head to that bar cart & make yourself a hot toddy! Sorry to hear that you are not feeling 100%. Rest up & take care & ignore all of us.

Congrats! Seajaygerns. Glad your are tucked in just in time for Santa! Enjoy your holidays! Frosted, hope you are doing better and hope you get to see your darling grandbaby even if just via electronic means!

Well done Seajay - moving house is one of the most exhausting & stressful jobs there is & you are already settled! So pleased to hear that you are enjoying your new home.

Frosted - hopefully that bug is well & truly out of your system & you are starting to feel like your normal self again. Have been thinking about your pillows & have come up with a few options that are store bought which might take the anxiety out of it for you. I will post one option now (my favourite) for you to ponder over the holiday period. Post Christmas sales are coming up & thought you might be able to snag a bargain.

I hope the holiday season brings lots of fun, laughter & love into everyone's world whether that's visiting relatives/friends or skyping those special people in your life. Isn't technology wonderful!

This is a Designers Guild pillow (one of the world's top fabric designers) & it ain't cheap but you would only need one as it is a statement pillow. Normally retails at $280. Several local stores have it circa $170-$180. Designers Guild online have it on sale at $106 approx. at the moment. I suspect you might even get it cheaper post Xmas. Has all of your colours see up close at

https://www.designersguild.com/uk/aubriet-amethyst-cushion/p22386

And to you Seajaygerns!

Well, truthfully, the art is a bit of a disappointment. I thought the background and the colors in general were more vibrant? But I think with a nice fairly narrow (like no more than 2" black frame (no matte on acrylics or oils) Or maybe a black with a small inside gold edging detail, would help give it some volume. I wouldn't put anything with it. Just that one piece. So glad you were able to get out and do a little shopping. I am not surprised about no good plants at this time of year. Even here, where it was 80 two days ago! Nothing good. Just stuff that was left over from summer and has been stressed to the inth degree. So best to wait until Spring at this point. Were you able to see Elsie over the electronic miles? I know you are chomping at the bit to hold that sweet thing. She is growing like a weed too! So, glad to see you back. Been busy here. Now we get ready for the whole gang (15 now) to arrive Jan. 12th for the Houston Marathon, family Christmas, celebration of all birthdays and anniversaries, etc. We do it all in 5-6 days! I just unloaded both my freezers of old crud so I can stock up with staples because this gang EATS! And two of our sons have turned into real cooks, along with their spouses. So, we have no lack of food. Hang in there Frosted! It won't be long and you will be complaining about the heat!

Happy New Year to you Seajaygerns and of course, you as well Frosted!! Are you really "frosted" up there in God's country?!

Maybe contact the artist and discuss. Maybe she can sell for you? And you get your money back? Not sure how that works. I do think a nice black frame with the gold edge would be great, but then you are dumping more money into it. Maybe you could take it to framing place and get a feel for how a frame would work on it? Hobby Lobby (do you have one there?) is best for framing (when they have their big sales 50% off). But you could at least get some idea. Very disappointing isn't it. Well, hey you have been on a roll. The big one is FANTASTIC!!! Would it work in your office maybe on an easel? That might be an interesting idea. Hobby Lobby has those metal tall easels for art and etc. Might try that? Well, we will come up with something. Have a Blessed New Year's Eve and 2017!!

Yea, well, let's sleep on it. The colors are nice and I do love the pear thing. Hang on, maybe it will work in Elsie's new home when they get back stateside?!

Well we’ve already rung the New Year in here! Happy New Year
to all & best wishes for good health & much happiness in 2017.

Frosted I am sadden to hear that you are unhappy with your pear still life. I personally think it’s a nice piece of art & the reason it is not
working for you on that wall is that without a black frame it is disappearing a
little into that large wall. In my opinion it is too nice to consign to a back
room. Some other options to consider before taking any drastic action:

a)
Place on a small easel on your buffet top (test
by propping it there)

b) Try it on either the wall between the buffet
& the door near bar cart or the wall over the vent near the office

c) Place on a tall easel with an overhead light in
left hand niche. Would solve light problem in that area & would create a
point of interest - something similar to this pic.

Re Regardless give it some thought - it just needs the right home

Thanks Flo for your kind wishes.

Seajay – some of those lighted easels are very expensive! Maybe
a “hack” is the way to go. Wayfair, Overstock etc. have lots of nice easels
that are reasonably priced & you could add either a clamp on light or frame
mounted light that, paired with the easel, will create the same effect without investing
a lot of money yet still highlight your sister’s beautiful painting - she's very clever by the way; I envy her artistic ability!

Samples of these picture lights :

http://www.ikea.com/au/en/catalog/products/90310159/

https://www.pegasuslighting.com/picture-lights/14in-30w-incandescent-slimline-picture-light.html

Frosted
– I recall participating in a similar dilemma on Houzz sometime back & an
inexpensive solution to highlighting the piece of art was colour blocking. Read
thread about halfway down - [https://www.houzz.com/discussions/where-should-this-painting-be-hung-dsvw-vd~4093267[(https://www.houzz.com/discussions/where-should-this-painting-be-hung-dsvw-vd~4093267)

You
can easily test out the effect of a black floating frame or colour blocking by
purchasing a couple of pieces of black cardboard & temporarily placing them
on the wall with blu tack or painters tape with the art on top. This will show
you the effect of adding black to the art & if this is a possible solution for you

Frosted - I reiterate that the more that I see the painting the more lovely that I think it is! So please pack away those niggling doubts - your money has been well spent! A simple black floating frame (no matting) is the way to go - really enhances the painting. Once it is framed you can decide on positioning in your room.

I like it with the black frame. Just a bit wider as you mentioned! Good deal! Just that one piece on that wall is great. Probably need 3-4" frame. Have to try some and see what you like best. Great way to start the new year, with a plan!! lol

I think starting a new post might be a good idea. I am going to be out of pocket until next Tuesday. Our whole gang comes in tonight for Houston Marathon weekend and we celebrate Christmas, birthdays, etc.! So, if you have an urgent need, you have my email, which I will be checking. Let us know here the name of your new posting though so we don't loose track of you!!! lol