I need light to read in my living room with a vaulted ceiling
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Dede Moreno
6 years agoRelated Discussions
I'm tired of the knotty pine vaulted ceiling in my living room.
Comments (18)Those current wall colors are awful as they don't even seem to complement the actual wood tones and they are dark. It looks like an awful murky dreary mess. There has to be a color that lightens and brightens the room without it being a "horrible contrast". There is a veritable universe of light paint colors which read completely differently from each other because of the undertones. You might really benefit from hiring a true color specialist to suggest a specific paint that works best in your room. And of course lighting would make a huge difference....See MoreReally need help to design my living room with uneven vaulted ceiling
Comments (2)A grand or a baby grand piano? A grand needs a 15x 20’ space so nothing else in this room. This space is 15 x25’ I have my baby grand straddling the space between the DR and this space it is a bit small but works....See MoreVaulted Living Room Ceiling Lighting Options
Comments (1)My parents have a ceiling similar to that, and their recessed lighting ends up not shining on the main living area because it is so angled from the angle of the ceiling. Nevertheless, it's not a prohibitive thing to do recessed lighting. You just need to be prepared for where that light will end up hitting. A fan plus a chandelier could be a tough design problem to solve. Usually one or the other is the focal point. If you can find a nice light/chandelier combo that you like, perhaps that would work in the center of the room. There are people who specialize in lighting design. You might consider paying for an in-home consultation to see what other options you might have....See MoreWhat white or light gray for this living room with vaulted ceiling?
Comments (6)I love greens so it is a first pick for me. I am not a pro at any of this but love figuring out colors. To my eye the silver grey in the kitchen is fighting the granite a bit. The cabinets look good but they are more of a neutral color. I can see you have a wheat color in the hall, so more warm colors. I used BM edgewood grey in my house - prior to the remodel we are working on - and it worked well with my 1950 orangey red oak floors but was not overly warm/yellow for my taste. Read grey in some rooms/light and beige in others. Lots of grey and cool colors on these boards but honestly it doesn’t work in every house. Your dining room is really pretty and could be stunning with a bold color. Maybe let that lead and find a soft white or greige for the adjoining rooms. Good luck!...See MoreDede Moreno
6 years ago
PROJAN MOYER
6 years agoLook. If you're reading, you're not entertaining, yes? Just keep a twenty foot extension cord attached to a lamp whose looks and watts work for you. Sitting to read and cozy in for the night? Plug that baby into a handy wall........ un plug and wad up and tuck it under the sofa or chair before bed. Make that an unobtrusive light with a minimal shade, and one that allows you to direct light where you want it. Nothing better than Holt Kotter............nothing. Best reading lamp in the world : ) jmho I have two. One is at bedside.
Dede Moreno thanked JAN MOYER
PROPatricia Colwell Consulting
6 years ago
PROWest Ninth Vintage
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Dede Moreno
6 years ago
Patricia Colwell Consulting