27 September 2010

reader request: lighting sources

Hey Whitney....this is for you.

I guess we do have a mix of lighting throughout the house.  I think lighting is really the most important aspect of decor, so I love adding sconces, lamps and ceiling lights wherever possible...and on dimmers, too!

I realize these are the same images I just posted...anybody else on blogger having a tough time trying to upload pictures?

Anyway...here are the sources for the lights pictured below.  Although they may appear to be a mix, my list may prove a bit uninspiring.  You will see it hit the same spots over and over...

The lamp in the corner is from Pottery Barn Outlet (it may be a West Elm piece since they are owned by the same company).  The sconces on the mantel are from Progressive Lighting.  $5 each.  Not kidding.


The basketweave pendants in the boys' rooms are from the same PB Outlet.  These are from the PB Kids line.  Wyatt's floor lamp is IKEA.

The majority of the lamps, though, are from Homegoods.  For fun, trendy lamps you really can't beat them.  The one below was $39 and the base is a light gray.



The sconces for Liam's bed are from Crate & Barrel.  These were a bit of a splurge at around $150 each. I love that they are not swing-arm, though...for that would have just turned into two swing-arm lamps flying across the room!



The light above our bed is from Target.  It was from the Shabby Chic line several years ago (although I did see on in our target this year for around $30).  I think I may have bought it before our first child when I thought we were having a girl.  The original paint was white with pink flowers.  I just spray-painted it chrome.  I love this simple light.


Again, the table lamps are from Homegoods.  This triple-drum shade is white eyelet lace.  I believe around $50 each.


This floor lamp (are you yawning yet?) is HG, too.  I promise I just saw the same one in Anthropologie for about $450!  This one around $60.


This chandelier is from Lowe's at $100.  The star pendant in the entry is Ballards and the two chrome table lamps from Homegoods....again.

Our exterior boasts two more star pendants (can't have too much of a good thing!)....these from Pottery Barn---and the two bronze barn lights next to the door are Ballard Designs.


And do you want to see how us married folk ended our date night last night?  We did have a wonderful dinner out...but instead of having dessert out somewhere else or going to hear music, we ended our date at Target to get the kids some pajamas.  Please tell me we're not the only ones who do this.  Julie




19 comments:

  1. No, you are definitely not the only ones! I love your lighting and even better, I love that you know how to find a good deal!

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  2. Yes, everything she just said! ;-)

    Look how stylish you are in your skinny jeans and boots! Next reader request--what design books are you reading when you want to learn and why?

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  3. We're so decadent we usually cap off an evening out at the bookstore! Sexy, I know. I love all your unique lighting choices, especially those sconces in your son's room. I too have a thing for lighting that is out of the ordinary!!

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  4. stop. i don't believe you. that chandelier. from lowes?!?!? no. it looks like an antique. It makes that room. i love lighting too. i was just at a PB outlet over the weekend and traipsed around with this fabulous green lamp base for an hour. i had no where to put it in my home, but I REALLY wanted it. I restrained and now I regret it. :)

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  5. girl, you are not alone. Date nights end in the most pathetic of places for me and my hubs. xo

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  6. YES! Wow, thank you so much! I feel so honored to have this posted just for me :)

    I'm so happy to know that most of these lighting pieces come from places that are totally accessible to non-decoristas like me. It's really amazing how much they can change the room.

    Thanks again and I'll be linking this to my blog soon!

    Whitney
    www.whittheheck.blogspot.com

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  7. You have some really fun lighting choices!
    And yes!
    We always tend to multi task on our date nights too! The last date we also went to Target!
    I think it's a great way to end an evening!
    (Ha!)

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  8. I have such an addiction to lighting. Oh, and we have the same HG tall white lamp.

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  9. i dont think i had seen your boys rooms before. i love them, especially the oversized letters! too cool

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  10. Love seeing your house photos. You are so funny - clearly you got more than pyjamas too judging by the picture!! LOL ! Love is..shopping in TARGET!Sinead

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  11. So funny you ended your night at Target! We likely would do the same, except it would be Home Depot!
    I love the lighting in your home - such interesting pieces and a great mix of amazing deals and slight splurges. :)

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  12. I see so many post on cute lighting from Homegoods....the one by me NEVER has good lighting! I have to traipse to Dunwoody or Northpoint. Looks like you have scored so many good ones.

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  13. I love seeing images of your home. It's just gorgeous! Thanks for the lighting suggestions. I need to bedside lamps for my master bedroom, so I'm definitely going to hit Home Goods. (Any day with a trip to a target is a good one. I think it's cute you guys were thinking of your kids when you were out.)

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  14. Thanks for posting this, you know how many times I've emailed wondering where you got your lighting. Clearly, we need some more outlet stores in Dallas!

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  15. ha! it's Target or Lowe's for us after dinner out!

    great lighting post!

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  16. I added myself to follow your blog. You are more than welcome to visit mine and become a follower if you want to.

    God Bless You ~Ron

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  17. So, you are one of the lucky homegoods lamp shoppers. Maybe we sould meet up there sometime because when I go by myself I never have any luck!

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  18. Gorgeous home! Such fabulous design but also so warm and personal. I love all the lighting.

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  19. Hello again! Thank you again so much for answering my question in your post - I dedicated a whole post on my blog to it :)

    http://whittheheck.blogspot.com/2010/09/toast-to-bright-lights.html

    Whitney

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