I never considered green kitchen cabinets, and yours are spectacular. its hard but you can do it! Theyll be reupholstered with new foam, batting, and fabric.
I dont remember the story or blog post (if there is one) behind the side tables, but I wonder if youd be up for painting the side table bases? Love your ideas for your living room. Top subscription boxes right to your door, 1996-2022, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Glad youre having fun with the details. Price and other details may vary based on product size and color. I was thinking the same thing.
So theres got to be something better out there.
if you can do a whole kitchen remodel mostly by yourself, the healthy eating should be a walk in the park. I want leather, one seat cushion rather than two or three, a tight upholstered back rather than loose back cushions, and exposed legs. I purchased brand new legs on ebay, and they are very similar to the ones you show on the leather sofa, except without the rollers. So Ive got lots of plans for this room to really up the elegance factor. I have no idea how big it is, but in my minds eye I can so see that as a wall sconce in a hallway or even a large, elegantly appointed bathroom, never mind a living room or dining room focal piece.
Also more electic.two similar but not matching tables and lamps.
You are amazing! Thats what I love about how you work is the unorganized and random way you work through your home based on your current inspirations. You get a much better price and quality.
But I was thinking last night that if the burnishing doesnt work, Ill try just painting them black.
So it doesnt need a redo, just a different light, different chairs, different sofa, and different lamps? NAUTICAL DRIFTWOOD BRANCH TABLE LAMP - SEASIDE OCEAN BEACH DOCK DECOR LIGHT.
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They just look like dirty glass lamp bases. Okay Kristy, I think the person who said you need to redo your living room was dead wrong. I think your style might be called comfort glamour.
I eagerly look forward to reading/seeing each new installment. Theyre shiny without being metallic. Its not going to take much to glam up the room; you will surely find the perfect solutions. Go get that mercury glass lamp to start! First of all, I cant believe someone would have the nerve to say that about your living room. Do some people think money grows on trees and at a whim you can redo/change a room..it makes me mad thinking about their insensitivity. I also dont think you need to have your lamps matching. You are doing an amazing job in your house and dont be persuaded by what others think.
Some of your furnishings may work in. Ive been looking for weeks, and so far the best I can come up with is this Modern Matrix Ceiling Light from Shades of Light. I dont decorate on a big scale anymore. I bought two of them to try out.
And I just rummaged through my garage and dragged out one of the chairs I was talking about.
The leather sofa will add richness and depth. I think you can find a similar style much cheaper. On DR wall. , UPDATE: I ended up returning the lamps to Pier 1 because when the light comes in through the windows and through the glass on the lamps bases, it completely ruins the effect of the mercury glass. I have done that in a number of places. I really like the chairs you are currently using in the living room, but your reupholstered ones will also be great. I saw some cool gold tone and shiny accessories on Joss and Main you might like. They would add shimmer a shine without necessarily adding a metallic finish to the room (well, just a little, but its not predominantly metallic), which might be good. You did an absolutely fantastic job with that room Kristi. I dont know. It gives me support to try new things. :-/ Gross. SWEETIME Set of 3 Color Changing Led Pillar Candles with Remote & Timer - 3x4 3x5 3x6 Multi Colored Flickering Outdoor Waterproof Flameless Candles Battery Operated.
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I could do a whole house around them. Theyve been in the garage for a year, and it looks like a rat has chewed on them. a lot of your style isnt mine, but it makes me think that I need to think outside the box! We got one from them twenty years ago and it still looks fabulous and we raised teenagers and golden retrievers. Carry on doing whatever room makes the most sense to you to do next..after all, you and Matt are the ones living there day to day and know what your needs are. I also have tons of friends who bought other than leather. I love floral, and will probably have floral patterns in every single room (except my kitchen) of my house.
Anyway, I will be following along to see what you decide to do. I also saw this Serena lamp at Pier 1, on sale for $99 right now, but it just so happens that both Marshalls and Ross have this exact lamp right now for about half that price. I think you are on the right track, but its those side tables that are the wrench in your works! And I would take off the sofa skirt too. Wish you had as thumbs up! - New IKEA NYMANE Ceiling Spotlight Lamp With One Light ( No Bulb ) 604.247.94, - NEW! As much as you and I love that ottoman, you need to swap it for a metal or wood coffee table. What ever you re doing keep doing it. Upholstery,case goods, porch rockers etc. I think I love them!
Placed opposite a window they bounce the light right back into the room.
I love your kitchen, am seriously excited about your dining room plans, and am completely infatuated with the crazy leaf light for the living room! Keep it up!
. I loved watching the amazing kitchen redo but always felt the living room was kinda like a cake left unfrosted! Owning our own lift allowed us to move at our own pace. I dont want to see any light bulbs. I actually found it to be helpful,because it helped me to figure out exactly why I wasnt feeling satisfied about my living room. Have a great day.
Ha! I LOVE the leaf light!
The sofa youve chosen for the living room is perfect.
I do love those lamps. http://www.target.com/p/polished-glass-table-lamp-silver/-/A-14575853, This ceiling fixture echoes your rolling doors: First, I made a flush mount glass bubble chandelier to go, Its not often that youll see colorless pictu, Just my bright, sun-filled living room after dark, And The Winning Living Room Paint Color Is, My Living Room All Of The Big Projects Finished!
But then I got to looking around, and realized that I dont really think the room needs to be done over again. When I was finishing my kitchen, I purchased a few accessories to decorate it (most of which I didnt use), and one of them was a little brass and silver lamp. Even though all of us out here are excited to see what you come up with next, please dont rush on our account or start something if you are not ready to do it.
It needs some shimmer and shine just like I added to my kitchen.
Quite honestly, I think my kitchen light would look fantastic in my living room, but I dont want two of the same light, and I dont want to find something else for my kitchen. Oh my gosh, you are AWESOME to suggest that!
Did you not just tell us this week we should decorate for ourselves and not for others?
Ive also seen lamps similar to the clear version at TJMaxx just a suggestion. Not sure what could effectively replace it because you have pattern in your drapes, but things kind of dull out on the floor (although I do love that rug!). Oh, the comment wasnt meant to be rude or anything. Im using white and gold touches and building my own headboard.
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They just dont fit other elements in your roomtoo tall, wrong color, too square. Okay, I know Ive lost about half of you now with that. They give off the most wonderful golden light and look so elegant. Im excited to see the results.
You touch so many of us!
I happen to love the flush mount petal light fixture.
I couldnt wait to see the accessorizing!!!! Sorta similar to this: http://imagizer.imageshack.us/a/img839/9906/au0x.jpg, If that link doesnt work, Im referring to the dresser top from this forum where she puts a marble remnant on top: http://forums.younghouselove.com/discussion/714/need-kitchen-help-cant-afford-to-gut-it-so-need-to-live-with-it/p12. Hugs, Pat. I think it might work perfectly for that ottoman. I guess what I mean is that none of the big projects that I did for the room, and that I intended to be permanent (window treatments, ottoman, fireplace) need to be redone. The future family room.
Too much overhead light is neither flattering to humans or rooms, in my opinion. There are better ways to express opinions that should. .
I think theyd look really striking with black shades (I believe someone upthread mentioned that.). Although burnished gold may be even better.
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But the frame is perfect, and I love the shape of these chairs. Obviously I want something more contemporary, and I want more of a semi-flush light rather than something that hangs down as far as the current light.
I am sure restoration is probalbly made overseas like potterybarn etc. Tons of ways to bring pops of light into the room.
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Do you think you will change out your console table also?
When you are done you can sell it to someone else. Also, just a thought on your layoutwhat if you put the sofa slightly floating off the long wall opposite the big window and the chairs in front of the big window, almost like turning the room clockwise a bit, and maybe move the side tables next to the sofa and one different shared side table in between the two chairs with just one lamp? OMGosh!
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I like the lamps that you have decided upon but would also like to make one suggestion: now that one of the chairs is out of the garage, go ahead and put it in the living room next to the side table and lamp to check the height, scale, relation, etc.
I think you should find a bunch of candle holders in brass, silver, mercury glass and group them on your mantle. If you use a black lamp shade in the living room, make sure its one of those that is lined with gold. LOLOkay, that made me laugh so hard!
Its almost there, I know youll carry it off perfectly! Do you like these lamps? I agree with the comment above about the marble tops on the side tables.what about that marble contact paper that everyone is raving about?
It always gets done when Im left alone to do it my way.
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It would be somewhere in my house!
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I dont know that Ill actually get this one (I seriously cant imagine myself ever paying almost $5,000 for a sofa), but Id like something very similar. http://www.wayfair.com/Minka-Lavery-Spazio-3-Light-Semi-Flush-Mount-1498-357-MKL3060.html, This is slightly reminiscent of your kitchen fixture, but not a copy: Metal Decorative Waterproof Table Lamp, Retro LED Light with Handle on Tree for Pathway and Lawn.White Warm Decor Lantern, 2 pack. I dont know why but I love the idea of black shades. And not so cheap.
I do love the shine, and I like that they add some silver into the mix since I like mixed metals in rooms. Shop products from small business brands sold in Amazons store.
Your kitchen has some serious contrast and striking detail going on that your living room lacks at the moment. That might help too as I think that style of pleated skirt is rather dated (and fussy to me). You certainly are on the right track.it just feels right!
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I think the size is better than the taller ones. That light was my first purchase for the house, and I think I even purchased it before we actually closed on the house. You are so far ahead of me.even in your thoughts. Theyre perfect for dining, where people dont generally require roomy, comfortable, loungy chairs.
That seems way less intimidating to me. Just some tweeking of the accessories on my coffee table,, and the room feels sophisticated and fresh. I knew the instant I typed it that Id regret putting a label on my decorating stye. SAVE HUNDREDS VS COMPETITORS - BUY DIRECT! The heavy-looking drapes and the matching blinds, the ornate frame above the fireplace, these are all pieces that are having a heavy effect on the room.
But for the living roomnot so much. That way youll never miss a thing!
I also prefer the first table lamp. First of all, I find the comment that your living room is not elegant enough to be insulting!
Either one would look great with a black shade with gold lining.
I just need to get them clean up a bit and make sure theres nothing living inside before I bring them in. In fact, youd be hard-pressed to find any floral drapes. I wonder if you could find two white marble remnants to use as tops? No tax either. I do hope youll do one final walk-through of it for us when its ready. The next day when I walked in and saw the lamp there, I realized that that was exactly what the living room needed! Another color would look cleaner too me. And thats in addition the wainscoting (something very traditional not board and batten, or beadboard), the overmantel, and the doorway with two more black rolling doors between the entryway/living room and the music room. I think it just needs to be finished. Especially with Christmas stuff coming out soon. And in the meantime, Ill probably just keep on doing what I do best working in a completely random and unorganized fashion based entirely upon what I feel inspired to do each day. Those chairs in the breakfast room are actually too small to be living room chairs.
Carry on! I hope youll join me on my DIY and decorating journey! Ive included the link for their store finder. I am one of those people who kinda felt the living room was left hanging.
In the short term you could take the skirt off the couch (and replace the legs if necessary) to get more of the feel of that gorgeous leather one. I too, love the leather sofas online. But I really think you need to either modify or use different side tables. You might try doing a Google Image search for that first lamp to see if/where it might still be available. Love that first lamp from Target. I wanted it to be more like the inspiration table, which is a burnished gold leaf. The stacked balls seem more dining room or bedroom, to mebut sooo pretty.
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I admire all the hard work youve done and like it or not, youve sucked quite a few of us in and now were hooked on your decorating blog!
I think a natural linen sofa with nail head trim would look better, but thats just me. I also really like the dream couch (gah Restoration Hardware prices why do they have to make such pretty expensive couches?!) Id like to eventually replace it with a sofa like this Barclay leather sofa from Restoration Hardware. That would look fantastic in the living room.
Think about it. I wake up to a new day every day :^) At least I can blame it on old age!
Even though I have a different style, your tenacity has me hooked to see what is next. Too physical for me but I do like to change things around.This year Im putting the painting on my DR wall between the windows over the couch and putting LR wall stuff, wreath and red transfer ware ,castles of Britain, plates.
I agree that your living room looks a little flat (for want of a better word) in comparison to your kitchen. Your home will be a jewel box when you are finished! Something went wrong. So much hard work poured into it, Im sure at the end of it all it feels so rewarding. I agree, I like the mercury glass lamps best.
That whole process intimidates the heck out of me, but Im trying to come up with a solution for the ceiling that wont require me to take down the existing drywall.
And really, how much metal and metallic finishes does a room really need? http://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Indoor-1-light-Royal-Spain-Silver-Finish-Table-Lamps-Set-of-2/7123297/product.html?refccid=PRKLXW3HMVLLNMCDKPLQL47SRY&searchidx=0. Im not aiming to create a quintessential transitional style house. Matt has M.S.
I sure wish folks would stop should-ing on you! .
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The tables and lighting and sofa(well, everything else in the room) should be some sort of a supporting cast, OK, now I keep thinking about your side tables. Also, you have too many upholstered pieces for the size of the room.
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Right now, everything looks a bitwellflat, for lack of a better word.
, Kristi. My style is traditional with a few contemporary touches. ~:0). It is absolutely gorgeous! When will you be taking down the ceiling tiles? The petal light has such flair and picks up the gold tones from the kitchen. Right now, Im leaning towards renting a drywall lift and doing it myself.
I love what you are thinking about for your living room:) I purchased a couple of mercury glass lamps at Walmart awhile back narrow shape, nicely done, and cheap$25. I get a little weak in the knees every time I see this light. It has a lot of beige happening at the moment. You owe us no explanations and I hope you are adding all these details because YOU want them. At least I can identify with the And in the meantime, Ill probably just keep on doing what I do best working in a completely random and unorganized fashion based entirely upon what I feel inspired to do each day. You could find a wooden tray at the craft store, paint it and add some rub and buff or gold leaf for your cocktail ottoman. I started following your blog after finding your kitchen make-over posts. Not quite the look I was going for. I agree with Maryanne. I love that you work in a random way, depending on your mood or inspiration.
I know you will bring this same class and shine to your living room. Yes to sculpture for the ceiling! Your ideas for the living room sound great. Its what I see as comfortable to walk in and sit down and relax but feel like its not a store front/magazine cover or too formal that everyone is on edge. Ive been feeling for a while that my kitchen is probably the one room that Ive ever decorated that comes the closest to expressing my personal taste and style a combo of casual mixed with elegant touches, traditional mixed with contemporary touches, and a healthy dose of bold color. Hope I can do it justice! .
Yay! That is how they live out on the road. DIY something similar, rely on lamps for the bulk of the lighting and go for it! I found many of the items they had to be much less expensive than HomeGoods. I ordered four sets so I would have four of each color, ergo, four lamps. And then the small tufted chairs on either side of the fireplace will be replaced by two transitional style wingback chairs that I have in storage. Everyone can be patient and wait. I think something like that would look beautiful in my breakfast room! I am a bit leary about drilling into them, so I will probably just put a socket top them with the wire down the back and drilled through a painted wood base. I thought it would be nice in the corner of the peninsula by the tiled wall, but I quickly realized that a lamp there would just be in the way since that area has become my main prep area while cooking. All Rights Reserved.
But my living room has just been falling a bit flat in my eyes as I made progress on the kitchen.
Wing chairs have a higher back and that might affect the lamp height needed.
I just envision black shades on the lamps. Its like an art sculpture for your ceiling!
However, you could always paint your existing sofa brown to get an idea of how leather would look in there. ;c), Ill definitely test them out before I upholster them for the living room, but I dont dare bring them in right now.
Somehow I got the feeling while reading that as far as the ceiling light is concerned I think you most likely with your creative genius can even make something that would suit your fancy.. Rooting for you and Matt for a successful diet. Cant wait to see the beauty you are going to create with that chair. But that single comment was actually quite helpful, because now I know what needs to be addressed, and how to make the living room more me.
and the Modern Matrix Ceiling Light too. If a project seems to intimidating to me, Ill procrastinate as long as I can. When I saw the last ceiling light I thought.Kristi can make it!
Not 100% sure what color Id like to see them in; black comes to mind, but not sold completely on that. I love the living room as-is and I love the proposed changes, especially the mercury lamps but thats my current obsession. Ill probably end up using the small tufted chairs in the bedroom. I was a bit afraid to even touch them. They have tufted backs and skirts, so theyll be a perfect complement to the sofa with legs, and the ottoman with legs. I love the end tables. I think your livingroom just needs accessorizing. We have nine more days to go, and then Ill make it a priority to head over there and get things finished so that we can get it on the market. And as far as the condo goes, Matt has just asked me to hold off on working over there until were through with the current phase of our diet. But almost as soon as I started actually decorating, I went in a completely different direction. Unfortunately, I didnt find anything at my two favorite places to find bargains on lamps (Marshalls and Ross sadly we dont have a Homegoods here), so I headed next door to Pier 1, and they just happened to be having a 20% off sale on table lamps.
Not sure about the gold chrysanthamum light fixture but I admit dont have your ability to visualize the finished room. I too often change my mind mid process!! I look forward to the changes youre talking about. As for having both floral shades and wooden blinds on the small windows, its like having a bedroom with table lamps on the night stands AND hanging lamps on either side of the headboard who needs that much lighting and why would you have both? Im really interested in your rooms and remember that anything I write is just food for thought and not meant as any kind of criticism. Andround. Im considering just adding new drywall right over the existing. So I stopped in at Marshalls to pick up those glass ball lamps to try out. Having legs visible on your furniture pieces can only do so much lifting up the room.
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