I'm driving myself a little crazy choosing lighting for the family room. What will best achieve the eclectic modern-traditional vibe (aka Beacon Hill Brownstone Chic) I'm looking for? right now it is feeling a bit more "Beacon Hill" than "Chic".
Here's a reminder of our blank canvas. (Note that the lamps and side tables in this picture are temporary.)
Do I go with something really modern?
This arc lamp could go in the far left corner, and task lamps like these could go on each of the side tables that Chris is making.
For a look that is a bit sleek and sophisticated like this:
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| Lonny Nov/Dec 2011 |
Or, I could go super traditional and pick up a pair of antique alabaster lamps that I saw at an antique store recently.
With black shades they'd look timeless.
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| Little Green Notebook |
Decisions, decisions... I'd love to hear your thoughts.
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I really love the alabaster lamps and think those would add a nice touch of classy chic to the room. Personally, I've never been a fan of the arc lamp but that's just me. I think because it reminds me of a lamp that we have in our living room now that I've been trying to replace for so long. I'm going to keep thinking for you. It's good that you're thinking like this because you'll be spending a lot of time in this room and want to enjoy every piece you've selected and invested money into. I can understand the dilemma. Hope you had a great weekend!
LOVE the alabaster lamps. I feel like your house should go antique with pops of midcentury modern where you can (like the coffee table). I do like the arc lamp alot and I think you could definitely use it as an accent but maybe not right next to the alabaster lamps? Is there a place to put it on the other side of the room?
The alabaster lamps do nothing for me...but you always introduce me to things that grow on me. Like your living room rug..At first I didn't get it and now I'm kind of obsessed with it.
Love the alabaster lamps and see no reason why you can't marry the traditional feel of those with the modern vibe of the arc lamp! Can't wait to see what direction you go.
Cathy
modern lamps to tie into your coffee table = chic and eclectic.
Ooooh I love the alabaster lamps!
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Love the alabaster lamps...with black shades...so nice!! I think you can mix them in well with mid-century mod pieces! Tae care, Caroline
I think the trad alabaster lamps mixed with the mod arc lamp would be a perfect mix! The arc lamp is not so modern that it would feel out of place in your brownstone. Its got clean lines yet still feels "comfortable".
I can't believe I'm saying this because I love modern lamps so much, but I think the alabaster would look great in your room. I like the marbled look and the ones from the thrift store have an art deco vibe. I'm trying to picture where you would put the arc lamp in the room. Do you need it?
I love the alabaster and for a family room they're more my style, BUT if you're looking to add more modern and chic touches, I think you should go with the arc lamp, though I'm not so sure about those task lamps on the end tables. But then again you could always find other details (like wall hangings) to amp up the modern feel and go with the lovely alabaster ones :).
So many fun choices! I wouldn't be able to choose either. I'm leaning more towards the sleek and sophisticated look though. Can't wait to see what you pick!
Those alabaster lights are really special, just my opinion!
I say go both traditional and modern! The alabaster lamps are amazing and the arc lamp would be a good offset to that!
Alabaster all the way! I wasn't sure until I saw both choices together. I think they will be a definite conversation piece.
I love the alabaster lamps but they will go along with what you already have - if you want more "chic" then I'd go for some contrast to mix it up a bit!
The alabaster with the arc definitely. Can you divulge the name of the antique store?
I'm also feeling the alabaster lamps as you described, with the black shades! I don't know if I would mix it up with the arc lamp, I love old and new together but having a little trouble picturing it all in one room.
I really like the Lonny pic. I like a little mix in it all, not so matchy. Looking good!
Amy R.
I would totally do the alabaster with black velvet shades. You could make the drum super easy. I love little green notebooks pic.
I say get both alabaster lamps, because it's always nice to have a matching pair, and also get the arc lamp. I think the arc would really bring a major dose of chic to the room and could almost be bring more weight to the right side of the couch where the one window is to balance the two on the other side? Then the alabaster lamp on the left side?
Camille
I can see why you are having such a hard time making a choice. I like the arc lamps, but not so much the alabaster. can't wait to see how it all turns out.
You could definitely mix design styles with your lamps! I love the idea of the arched floor lamp with the more traditional alabaster lamp bases. You could add a dramatic drum shade to the alabaster lamps to switch it up some more! How fun!
Hmm, seems like everyone is split. I like the modern lamps with your more traditional upholstery. Wondering what you will decide!
Great options! Picking lighting is so much fun! I really like the arc lamp and the metal reading lamp combo. I think it offsets the more traditional rug and furniture shapes. Anyway, I'm no professional so that opinion may be completely worthless. :)
I do like the alabaster lamps too though, but for some reason all I can picture in my head when I think of them paired with the arc floor lamp is...LAMPSHADES! :) The mix of the metal reading light and the shaded arc lamp seems better somehow. Though I am confident that whatever you choose will look great!
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