So, it went something like this.
Matt: The room looks AWESOME, honey.
Me: Thank you, I love it! Are you glad we did it??
Matt: Totally–you’ll really be able to work in here now. I love the _______, and the ________!
Me: Aw, thanks, sweetie.
Matt: But….do you think your chandelier looks a little blah in here now??
Me: NO, I do NOT think….well, um…..
Maybe it does.
After thinking it through, I’ve decided I will take my time to look for the perfect light (or DIY one), and I’ll show you the progress we’ve made this week anyway!
But, I had to share some light eye candy I found last night!
I love the idea of vintage inspired pendents, but I’m not sure that one would be enough–and I’d have to think/measure on that.
I could still go with a chandelier, but go with something a little less sparkly, and go with one of these wooden, vintage inspired beauties.
This driftwood ball-o-mess makes my heart skip a beat…we actually saw one in person a couple of weeks ago on vacation & I almost bought it. It was waaay cheaper, and I’m now kicking myself for not picking it up.
This industrial chandelier is so unique, so we could go with that.
And I’ve loved this honeycomb pendent from the moment I saw it. It could be easily built, too.
Or, we could go bold with color.
OR, we could paint the one we’ve got.
If someone wants to volunteer to take off/put back on the million crystal pieces.
Okay, come on, tell me what you would do…
I LOVE the color on the last one!! The room looks FABULOUS!!! =) Thanks for inspiring!! Meg =)
Thanks, Meg! It’s already totally different now, so I can’t wait to show it to you guys!!
shaunna
I love the bottom one and think it would look great in your space, but would be at a lose for the color you may actually want to use. That turquoise is a color I’ve been trying to match, but I get to the paint department and can’t find it for the life of me! Would anyone like to guess the color of that light shade? One Kings Lane seems to almost always have a piece of furniture, in the ads you see for them around the web, that’s very similar to the color of this last light fixture. Any help, anyone? Thanks so much! Sherri
Hey Sherri, It’s really, really similar to Florence that we sell in our shop…check it out. You could add a little Provence to it to add a little more blue. Hope that helps!
shaunna
I’m in LOVE with the aqua paint stick chandelier, but I’m also a huge fan of the “Lamp of Awesomeness” (http://germanjellosalad.blogspot.com/2012/07/i-love-research.html) I saw last month in KC. Sorry for the blurry image. I was hold a wet baby in my other hand.
Hey Amber! Yea, that one is awesome! Thanks for sharing!!
shaunna
Oh, I’m so sorry! I failed to tell you how awesome that writing room is! Great job. Who wouldn’t want a space that gorgeous? I love it! I’ve always wanted a caboose for my little get-a-way, hideout. This would be a great way to finish it out on the inside, wouldn’t it?
I cannot stand looking for lights! I always have a hard time finding just the right one (at the right price) I wish I knew how to find the right one! Good luck to you… I love the space you have created, it looks very soothing! – Susan
Thanks, Susan! I cannot wait to share the reveal with you guys!!
shaunna
Welll….all of the other options have their merit. What “I” would do is this: Take down the existing one, paint it with ASCP Duck Egg Blue and put it backup! Easy, peasy and probably the most cost effective option.
On the other hand if your existing chandy is not what you want, then I’d go for the industrial chandy to liven things up a bit and throw in that one unexpected element every room needs
Could I live/work in here “as is”? You know it! I love the room and usually I’m not drawn to blue at all….It’s all that swoon-worthy white I love
Wanna send me your chandy if you get rid of it? LOL!
Shaunna, I am DYING over that bushel basket one at the bottom!! I even shared it on my page & am rethinking MY lighting over my bar now lol! ALL of them are gorgeous though<3
Oh my goodness, what a gorgeous room, love all the white. I really like the first one, I am also loving those wire basket Pottery Barn style lights.
That driftwood ball is out of this world gorgeous! I like that chandelier that looks like it’s made from an old table leg, too. Could you go for one of those big old-fashioned lantern ones? It would be just the right size and have a nice impact on the space.
I have a sparkly chandelier in my kids’ playroom that I think needs some paint. It’s currently in its straight-from-Walmart brushed nickel state, but I think you’ve pushed me over the painting it edge
I L-O-V-E the driftwood ball pendant! They sell lots of those at the Scott’s Antique Market here in Atlanta. They’re gorgeous. That one has my vote! But I know anything you choose will look beautiful.
Hey Erin! Where oh where is this market you speak of??
shaunna
Hi Shaunna,
Such a gorgeous room!!!
Have you thought about painting your chandelier to look like rust? The contrast of the crystals and the rust is amazing! I’ve seen Chandeliers that you can purchase that have a rusted look. I have personally done some things spray painting them to give that rusted look and I just love it.
I also like the wooden vintage chandelier and the one at the bottom that looks a bit like a round wooden crate turned upside down, aqua it looks like.
The industrial one is definitely unique.
Anyway, that’s my take on it. I’m sure whatever you decide will be amazing!
Thank you for sharing, love your work.
Shirley
I love the industrial chandelier or the colored one.