Suggestions for entryway lamp and table
The entryway in my condo has an overhead light but it's in a dark corner so badly needs a lamp. As you can tell by the mirror frame that I glued 1,324 pennies to while recovering from surgery (ah, the influence of pain meds and a glue gun) , I like things a little different. I've looked everywhere and can't find any "rules" that guide one as to scale and size of lamps for entry tables - I'm guessing I wouldn't be the only one that would appreciate such guidance.
I'd also like to replace the temporary table I stuck in there with another with a place for shoes or maybe a table with doors to hide them behind.
I guess one might call my style "transitional". The brown grasscloth was here when I bought the place and I can't change it anytime soon so will have to work around it.
Thanks everybody. :)
Comments (15)
Jilly
3 years agolast modified: 3 years agoThat mirror is fabulous! Also love the grasscloth and your rug. Very cool decor and a refreshing change around here. :)
So a lamp and maybe a console/cabinet ... budget for these? And preferred measurements for the cabinet (length-wise)?
ETA: Love this design ...
https://www.wayfair.com/furniture/pdp/mistana-ottinger-server-mtna3304.html?piid=
janetlammens
3 years agoRelated Discussions
Looking for suggestions on this entry area (pics, long)
Comments (9)I guess this wasn't a very interesting question! Thanks to the two who responded. limogique, the three pictures kind of give you a panorama of the room. There's not much more to see. :) A few weeks ago, an interior designer actually came to our house and gave me some ideas for this space. (I posted about it in another thread.) She initially suggested getting a 48" chest of some kind to place to the left of the door (underneath the pink flower painting) -- she also liked the painting itself and suggested putting it there. An alternative was putting the bench in that position and getting a taller piece -- perhaps 60" high, 48" wide -- for the wall to the right of the door, something with glass doors, and hanging some of the artwork on either side. The problem with that for me is that we don't really need the storage space, and I don't like buying a big piece of furniture that doesn't serve some useful function. Another idea she had was painting the end tables a dark green, even suggesting a color (BM Sussex Green). It's hard to see in the pictures, but they are rather battered Danish modern knock-offs, probably not worth refinishing. We have been thinking of getting a glass coffee table, and she liked that idea (see the link for the one we like). So any thoughts? How about the recessed light idea? TIA. Here is a link that might be useful: Glass coffee table...See MoreHelp with entry table and lamps, etc...
Comments (17)Thank you all so much for your responses. Walnutcreek: I think you have a point :) pps7: Even though the lamps are slightly taller than the ship it does appear that they all 3 may be too close in height. At this time, there isn't a ceiling fixture in the foyer so lamps were an easy fix. Yes, a decorative bowl may be the answer with the brown lamps. grandmaof3: Picture with both brown lamps is below. I tried the rattan piece on the other wall when I brought it home but it is just too wide for that wall. Teacats: Yes, perhaps I should move the ship to a different spot in the house! We love it so I will surely find another spot for it! A wooden bowl sounds right! Thanks for the mirror advice. I saw a round mother of pearl mirror that I liked but I'll keep looking! Thanks again for the responses...See MoreGuestroom Table Lamp and Paint Suggestions
Comments (1)Here are some potential table lamp ideas! Quoizel Pearson Dimond Martcliff Kenroy Home Cut Out Hudson Valley Marshall Quoizel Vivid Ambrose Uttermost Patras Kenroy Home Rowley Uttermost Raciti Kenroy Home McIntosh Now, these are just a few potential picks out of thousands. If none of these strike your fancy, check out our whole selection of table lamps!...See MoreWhat table lamp you would suggest to home office room ?
Comments (0)What table lamp you would suggest to home office room ? I really like Ceramic table lamps, but i am not sure does it fit there. I want to put one on a comode table lamp ceramic one and other different table lamp on a computer table. Btw i like classic style...See MoreJilly
3 years agolast modified: 3 years agojanetlammens
3 years ago
katinparadise
3 years agoThis has the doors you're looking for, is 48" long and only 12" deep.
https://www.westelm.com/products/mid-century-media-console-48-h3754/
Lamp
janetlammens
3 years ago
ilikefriday
3 years agoratherbesewing
3 years agoloobab
3 years ago
freedomplace1
3 years agoLOVE your colors, art, mirror, rug. Really beautiful style!
This is one of my favorites. :)
Catalina Manhattan 28.75" 3-Way Square Gold Spiked Table Lamp, Bulb Included · More Infonjmomma
3 years agoJilly
3 years agolast modified: 3 years agoI hope you’re fully recovered now ... I really admire your project. :)
I was on West Elm and saw this; I like the simplicity of it.
“Raw Mango” color. Drawers, 42” wide. $499.
Lamp ideas:
https://www.lampsplus.com/products/glenn-southwest-urn-table-lamps-set-of-2__69h77.html
https://www.lampsplus.com/products/andi-mid-century-ceramic-and-wood-table-lamp__9h566.html
Ok, this one takes us over budget, but I love it so much! Maybe there’s a similar one for less somewhere?https://www.roomandboard.com/catalog/lighting/table-lamps/rayas-striped-table-lamp
I don‘t know if you like anything I’ve shown, but it helps narrow things down one way or the other.My initial thought was finding something flashier, but I like the idea of letting your mirror be the star of this room. :)
ETA: One more ... adding a bit of understated glam:
janetlammens
3 years agoSuch great ideas. I especially like your ideas, Jinx. In fact, I moved a lamp from another room after seeing your "glam" idea and now have a better sense of the weight of the lamp needed when I replace my table. Thanks for your help. :)
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