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Comments (14)Hi guys, sorry I somehow managed to miss the last few comments. Angelcub, I'm glad you like the ladder idea. I have one in my bedroom and love the way it looks (and functions - I hang my next day clothes on it so the cat can't sit on them). And, I hope you don't mind, but I have provided the link to your island pics several times when anyone asks about building one themselves. chloe_smom, I love the arc lamps too and like the hit of modern they provide. I just need one on a slightly smaller scale. I love the sconces you linked and actually had wanted the matching floor lamp, but it said it was discont'd. PB has lots of plug in sconces and one set that actually is a pretty good match to my chandelier. Unfortunately, PB won't do catalogue shipping to Canada (or at least they didn't use to, maybe I should check again). Thanks all for the input. I'm definately going with one lamp between the chairs. And will look at sconces. I'd like to find sconces here so that I can get an idea of how they will look in case I need to return them - I hate the shipping return charges for online items....See MoreWhat to do with lamp cords for 'floated' couches?
Comments (14)Thanks for all of the suggestions! I guess maybe lamps are just not workable with the arrangement I'd like. It is a basement, and the floor is concrete, so I don't think floor outlets are really an option. The pendant idea is interesting, but the installation is probably more involved than I'm looking to get, and there are some recessed lights in the room (and a hanging light in the center), and I think adding pendants might get kind of strange looking. I could try those recessed-to-pendant conversion things, but that would require lots of swagged-to-the-right-spot pendants, which might be kind of odd looking too?...See MoreI'm a mess and way too hung up on labels and rules. Help me!
Comments (147)Beth, I have been so delighted and educated with all these posts. I love the evolution of your wonderfully charming home! You are an amazing woman! I share several of the decorating dilemmas you've mentioned. My "living room" is about 2' more narrow and 2' shorter than your area. I'm learning a lot from your post. The repurposed gun cabinet idea is absolute genius. Please share a photo when you've installed the shelves and contents. Regarding the non-glare glass for your larger artwork. The price of non-glare glass has become simply ridiculous. I have an entire hallway lined with (Gasp!) a family gallery wall. It includes photos from more than 100 years ago to this year's school pics of the great-nephew. Color, colorized, sepia toned, black and white, all mixed together and mostly in their original mismatched frames. That just about breaks all the rules, but I love my wall. Several of the older photos - Mom's 1954 graduation photo; MIL's 1952 wedding photo, etc. - had plain glass. I can't tolerate the glare either. I made a note in my iPod of all the frame sizes that needed replacement non-glare glass. Every time I'm at a thrift shop or yard sale I check out the "frames" area. You can often find large pictures that may be in horrid frames, but they will have non-glare glass! I buy the frame, take out the glass, and toss the rest. I found one very large print of ballet slippers framed with non-glare that was big enough to cut down into several pieces. It made one 8x10 and three 5x7 pieces of non-glare glass for my wall, all for $1. With their permission, I took the glass out at the shop, tossed the faded print, and re-donated the empty frame back to them....See Moreplug in wall sconces;buffet lamps in bedroom?
Comments (4)I have had plug-in sconces beside the bed -- but they took the place of lights on the nightstands. I liked them, got them at Pottery Barn. The plug-in sconces that look best, IMHO, are those that have a metal channel/extension that takes the electrical cord down the wall some distance from the light fixture itself. That keeps the look of the sconce from being too compromised by the kinky cord angling to the outlet. We have a vintage retro lamp on DH's chest of drawers. It helps light up a corner of the room that is otherwise dark (unless the closet is open and that light is on). I like the look. I think your buffet lights could do the same thing....See Morencmomtothree
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