I like them, too, although they seem too tall to me? But perhaps if you put something on the wall over the entertainment center, the two spaces would balance each other out? Maybe I'm wrong here, though. :)

Very nice lamps, but I like the "old" one more in your space. If I remember correctly, when you got the sofa table you were concerned that it was too high for the sofa. The new lamps accentuate the height of the table, whereas the old lamp fits the table and the surroundings better. The shorter silhouette and overall shape of the "old" lamp works better in the room.

Any taller and I'd say they were too tall, but I think they're fine as is. I actually like a taller lamp--I have a couple shorter lamps that look good but it limits their usefulness somewhat.

Gorgeous! Tall and stately -- and really suit the height of the room!

Perhaps try the silk arrangement on top of the entertainment center? :)

dgmarie, I know you said DH didn't want anything on top of the entertainment center, BUT... Can we talk? I don't know your DH, but I know men. LOL Put the arrangement on the entertainment center and don't say anything to DH about it. Wait for him to mention it. When he does, tell him you need the arrangement to balance out the new lamps. He should be alright with that, if he's not, do what I do and ignore him. LOL Just kidding, not trying to break up a marriage. However, that approach, when it comes to decorating the house, works for me.

I think it's fine the way it is. The entertainment center is commanding enough, and the photo seems to be taken from a slightly low angle, making everything look more towering.

If you want to put something on the wall above the media center--maybe a fabric hanging, a quilt, a tapestry?

I love the new lamps that to me are perfect for that table and for your room.

The lamps are nice, but I am concerned about how they will be shining into the eyes of the people sitting on the couch, and how they may be looking up into the 'workings' of the lamp rather than the soft light through the shade.

If that table were against a wall with the lamps, I would say it was perfect.

Pick one of the two plants and get rid of the other - two of them are too much for that space. Personally, I would lose the one between the lamps. Perhaps put the framed pix up there (where they are at eye level and can be appreciated).

I agree with msmarv. I like your earlier version better, though I can see that you have a need for more lighting in that space. If it were me, I would move the shorter lamp off to one side and add a floor lamp to the other side. These two lamps would be absolutely lovely for a buffet/console table which is against a wall, but I like them less for a sofa table. If you do decide to keep them, then I would try the silk arrangement on top of the ent. center as suggested above.

I am going to keep the lamps but for somewhere else. I really really like them and they were inexpensive ($100 for TWO lamps). My DH says he likes them but the room looks like a lamp store.

I am going back to the old arrangement and going to replace the two mismatched and ancient floor lamps on either side of the soda with two matching ones instead. We'll save these two big ones for the dining room buffet.

I think that's an excellent idea. I like the old arrangement better. :)

Have you thought of putting a plant on top of the entertainment center, maybe to the left? Also, I think three botanical prints with wood frames (the same tone as your entertainment center), arranged in a horizontal row above would look nice, as well. That will warm up that space a bit. :)

oh I have dozens of ideas over the center from all the help received here. This was the last ideation we came up with before my husband declard nothing was need at all....

{{!gwi}}

oh well

Hmm, while true that nothing is actually needed, I like the look of having something above the EC. Kind of like husbands - many of us don't really need one, but we like to have them around anyhow. ;-) (that means just kidding, well kinda)

Good call. I'd keep 'em too for that price. The shades are a tad bulky when put together on the same table so for a buffet table, I'd consider changing out the shades. Alternatively, what about on your nightstands on either side of the bed?

I agree the EC needs something. What bothers me is that your plant is the same height as the EC so it just is a strong horizontal line that keeps the eye from traveling higher and then on the adjacent wall your windows are so much high that it feels like a visual disconnect. Perhaps if you explain it to your DH like that or show him the photos, he will change his mind. Some things are more apparant when looking at photos, others IRL. My DH is like that too and feels things get too busy. Instead of presenting him with the whole tableau when not do a more understated look with a few larger items to either side. A collection of tall and colorful vases pulling from the colors of your upholstery on one side or chunky pillar candles and then some greenery to the right.

I just wanted to add that your home and arrangements are really lovely. It almost looks like pics from a mag. or a staged home.

valinsv: you made my day! Thank you!!

dgmarie: That's too much stuff on top of the EC, I think. If any kind photoshopper has time, I'd love to see just a simple row of botanicals. :)

I'm thinking of something like this (see link)? Maybe if it's a simple arrangement, your dh won't care so much? Or might even like it?

Here is a link that might be useful: PB Botanical Prints

Here's a lamp that I think is too tall in our house. I think yours are a great shape for the room - the thing I think is too tall is the table they're on.

Our too tall lamp:

I would move the floral arrangement in the yellow vase to the top of the EC on the right-hand side (it would look too crowded to have any floral on the left because of the ficus tree). I would incorporate some other glazed ceramic pieces in earthy colors to complement the yellow vase and the red vase that holds the ficus. Start from there and you will have a "work in progress". You can always add as you go, finding pieces that fit as time goes on.

I think the idea of placing an object on top of the EC and not mentioning it to your DH might be of some merit. Sometimes men make statements such as, "I don't want anything on top of the EC", based on how they're feeling with regard to decision-making in the home. Maybe he feels he's not a big enough part of the process. Not that he'd want to make all the decisions if he could LOL, but it might be his way of having his thoughts and ideas included. In most decorating matters men have little or no control over them, and women rarely, if ever, ask for their input. Because we all know that women are just better at these things ;o)

dgmarie, I love your room and have enjoyed it take shape. The room is so lovely that you could get away with the two lamps on the table, but I thought the one was just about perfect. I had to look hard to notice the top of the ec, my eye wasnt drawn there right away. again the room is just lovely.

You have a beautiful and warm home. Great work.

It's been fun watching you put this room together this year. It's warm and cozy. I like the tall lamps, such a deal, but I agree you'll like them in another room. I like to be able to sit on the sofa and reach up and turn on a lamp to read, etc. You would really have to have lonnnnnng arms with those lamps.

I think trying one of those plants on the top right of the tv would be worth seeing what DH says (if he notices).

I like the old lamp better or just one of your new lamps, but PLEASE get rid of the fake plants! Get real plants or use something else. Dried grasses or reeds, bowls of lemons or apples, anything organic would be better than fake flower arrangements.

I think you have gotten some great suggestions for dressing the entertainment center. It seems that a lot of men have trouble seeing the detail issues in a room, and truly it helps to just put some things in place if that is what you want, and see what he notices. LOL

My issue is that when you look at the room overall, adding more things on the e.c. doesn't solve the huge expanse of wall that floats above, which is what you really see when you are in the room or on the stairs, rather than the focused view on the e.c. that people are doing when suggesting decor items for the area.

I would think about a pair of tapestries (portieres) hanging on the wall, not right above the e.c. but more at the height of the arched windows on the fireplace wall. I think a pair would be a better way to fill the space, rather than trying to find one large piece that would work, and would bring some color and texture up there.