The big question.... where do I put it?

Table lamps are a little more difficult as there are many that will work. Here is something that may work for your room, but I don't know if you will like it or not. Tell me if I am going in the right direction or not. Thanks

Put the floor lamp to the left of the love seat. Also put a non-wood type side table or C-table on that same side of the love seat.

you are wonderful! Something about the table lamp bugs me. Maybe a bit too modern for me

After you get all your seating onto the rug--and the sofa and loveseat should almost meet corner to corner--put that arc lamp in the corner behind them.

Here is another table lamp that you may prefer

Naturally when you find what you like, shop for price on all the various websites to see if you can get something similar at a better price point.

Look for art in a subject and style you like that incorporates red, blue, and a tiny bit of brown or tan to link an oversized art work to your furnishings. greatbigcanvas.com has large art works. So do Overstock and Wayfair. But pick something you really like. Also consider pairings or tryptich art works.

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C Renee the TV is on its way out so it's not going to be there permanently :)

So is it bad form to buy a pair of table lamps? Should they all be different?

Not bad form at all to buy a pair of table lamps. You will have other lighting that doesn't match, but coordinates. You are mixing up the other elements. The first thing to do is to move the furniture onto the rug as mentioned earlier so you can begin to see the changes in your room.

If you want less of the brown leather showing, consider changing the layout to minimize the sofas. Move that little bookcase elsewhere, place the long sofa so that it creates a "hallway" with only its back visually showing. Place the other sofa under the window. Then get an oversized work of art for the far wall and place the two blue chairs near the painting with a table in the middle.

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The little bookshelf is built in, so it's there for a while! Otherwise I would be game!

Thanks so much Denita! You've been such a big help

You're welcome. Groveraxle described just how the furniture needs to be placed and she has the ability to photoshop so you can get an idea of what those changes would look like :) I just noticed deco posted on your thread too and she is amazing too, along with grover. It takes time to build a room but you have a very good start with the rug and furniture in the room right now. The accessories take time.

One thing: if I put loveseat on the rug, that leaves space behind it. What do I put there, or do I just leave that space empty?

It's actually better to have some space around your furniture than to have it all up against the wall. Move everything onto the rug, then post some more pictures. The people here will you figure out if you need to put anything behind it.

Here's a better idea, maybe. After you move the sofa onto the rug, put a sofa table behind it and put your lamps on that. Move the loveseat to meet the sofa, put an end table in between. (I wouldn't put an end table on the other side as I show below; I just put one there so you could see it.)

Then get some art on those walls.

What did you think of the last table lamp, right direction or not?

Here is another that incorporates the blue colors you want to bring into the room

Here we go! With the whole loveseat on the rug, the couch and loveseat overlap by a few inches and there's a shot of the area behind the loveseat

Denita, I like that blue lamp more! I like the idea of getting some color in

I would push the loveseat back so it is half on and half off the rug. Glad you like the blue lamp too. Your colors are showing up better in the last two pics.

Edit: Or put a sofa table behind your loveseat.

I think this looks nice and more room for the kids to play too. One last question: If I do blue table lamps, what color should I use for throw pillows? Seems like it might be TOO blue with chairs + lamps + pillows, or am I totally wrong?

I think a big effort on wall decoration will help a lot. Walls speak to what interests you. Posters, art (artists), collections, hobbies, drama (lighting), mirrors, curtains, and lastly books. Be sophisticated - go big and do not put up craft work.

You can mix colors for the pillows. I think the loveseat looks better where you have it right now.

If you are worried about too much blue, then have the table lamps in a metal or wood, or both. That way your lamps are more timeless. Pillows you can change easily and are less expensive then changing out table or floor lamps.

What do you think about brass as a metal accent for an accent table and/or table lamps? A small amount goes a long way :)

I like that idea a lot! I think brass accent table and/or lamps would be beautiful

Here is a simple brass table lamp 32 inches high from table to top of shade

IS that hefty enough to look okay with the big couches?

You might be right...too narrow for the room. Let me see what else would work. If not in the lamps than in a C table or accent table. You could also do a bronze for your lamps as that metal is also timeless.

There's a first time for everything! ;) I like bronze a lot too. A brass table sounds pretty with all this brown leather!

Still looking. I found one that would work because of its shape...but its pricey for a lamp IMO. Mfg = Uttermost. found it on Amazon

I like this matte brass end table for your two chairs

https://www.wayfair.com/furniture/pdp/design-tree-home-matte-brass-pedestal-end-table-dsag1616.html

Your rug has dark blue (navy) and red, right? Gold works well with dark blue/navy.

Are you planning to have a dark blue ottoman/coffee table? If so, then blue pillows on the sofa and love seat work and your lamps and side tables in 'gold' color as well as the wood. I think gold colored accent pieces are more prevalent at a better price point. What do you think?

Here is a brushed brass base table lamp at Target :)

Lagrima Brushed Brass Table Lamp 31 inches high

Here is a small gold side table that would work next to the chairs if you don't like the matte brass end table I posted earlier. This only works if you go with the table lamps or a gold floor lamp in the style I posted earlier.

https://www.target.com/p/gold-hammered-accent-table-project-62-153/-/A-52725370#lnk=sametab

Denita, I really like the pedestal end table a lot compared to the gold.And I like the brass lamp you found at Target too. I love that lamp you found from Uttermost. Love it. The rug has navy and a lighter blue in it as well. Along with green and cream and purple and pink and orange. :) It has a lot of colors in it.

I love that Uttermost Lamp too. I found it at Amazon...it was something like $305 IIRC. Maybe you can find something similar on another website for less. I like it especially since it works well with the floorlamp. The one at Target is $263 so it isn't that much more expensive for the Uttermost lamps...pretty easy for me to spend your money (sorry). I will say that Uttermost is a good brand and that lamp has great reviews.

As to the table, no question that the pedestal table is a find. That one could fit in any home for decades to come IMO. Some pieces are worth a little splurge, but it can add up quickly.

About your rug: so glad to hear it has those other colors too. That rug is a real keeper.

Thanks Denita! Well, I will be saving and waiting and buying things one at a time as budget and repairs allow. So look forward to some "after" pictures in a year or two! :) But I am saving all of this. I don't mind saving and waiting when I know it will work and I won't regret the purchases!

So I really like this lamp, with the curve like the uttermost but not the $$$: http://www.lampsplus.com/products/lite-source-dickens-antique-brass-metal-desk-lamp__1f338.html

And my husband was not impressed with arc lamps. Could I pair the above with something like this: http://www.lampsplus.com/products/possini-euro-encino-antique-brass-tripod-floor-lamp__33d09.html

Same shade shape, same finish???

Don't get a skinny floor lamp. You need to take up some space. Get a tripod lamp instead.

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Okay Grover! Thank you!

Nice job on finding a similar lamp for a lot less, but it is only 24 inches tall. Look for one that is taller so you end up with a total height of 58 inches to 64 inches from floor to top of lamp. That lamp is a desk lamp and you are looking for table lamps. Desk lamps are usually shorter. But check the size anyway.

Denita and groveraxle, need some more advice. Certain members of my household still dislike arc lamps or tripod lamps. but he likes this one, which fills the requirement to take up some space: https://www.lampsplus.com/products/libby-oiled-bronze-3-light-seeded-glass-floor-lamp__2h197.html

Would this work between loveseat and couch in that corner? And could I still do a brass table/table lamp with the oil rubbed bronze? I really liked that idea! Not sure how to tie the orb lamp to another lamp in a different metal.

Thank you!!

Denise, here is a link about lighting. That lamp, to me, is not appropriate for the space without having other lighting, not because of the size, but because the light doesn't point downward. It points upward/outward. It is the type of light you use for ambient lighting of the room. JMO. (Edit: I have to admit I am not a fan of torchiere-type lighting in any form at all, so this may impact my view of that particular floor lamp)

Groveraxle, and others on Houzz, are much more knowledgeable in this area than I am....please read these houzz articles to start.

[https://www.houzz.com/magazine/decorating-101-how-to-plan-your-homes-lighting-stsetivw-vs~12803740[(https://www.houzz.com/magazine/decorating-101-how-to-plan-your-homes-lighting-stsetivw-vs~12803740)

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Take the time to go through the "Houzz stories" so you can fine tune your knowledge on lighting. Take the time to speak to a lighting professional. It is one of the areas where I see many people forget, or don't know how, to address in their homes.

Thanks Denita! I know we will definitely need more lighting. There's no overhead light so we need a bunch of it. Thanks for the links. Lighting seems tricky

Lighting can be tricky. It's more than just how the lamp looks, but those articles should help you. At least your DH is engaged in the room decor. That's a very good thing :)

I would just get a pair of table lamps.