Holy Crap what a view!

OK -back to lighting.

I am drawn to the second pendant, with the criss-crossy twine. It conjures up fishing nets somehow to me, is very interesting, without being fussy.

Second choice is the one with the blue edging.

The other 3 don't seem light and airy enough.

Bottom row, middle.

Gorgeous view!

Funny during your description, before seeing your pictures of the lights, I was imagining something just like the bottom right one.

Thank you, Bee. You know what is cool/hokey about that last one? It is made out of shells. I assumed it was paper.

SueB, I think that is a very solid choice, but I wasn't sure it was too dull. I have a very strong dullness propensity.

Julie, Thank you. I am kind of drawn to the twine one too. A nod to nautical, but it feels almost MOMA to me at the same time. The first one has been my favorite for a while now!

So three votes three different lights! What about bedding?

I love the flower one, but your DH may think it a bit too feminine, in which case I like #1....the aqua buttons(?) give it a beach vibe...Aqua bedding?

Hi Joanie,

It's funny, i don't think of it as a flower, i think of it a a sort of MCM gourd shape...

Anyway, my DH said he didn't love, or hate, any of them. He is fine with things that are "feminine". I did notice though that it is only 13" wide and the aqua seashell one is 20". I think the large would look better.

Here is a link that might be useful: this is the shell/flower one. Not a bad price, either.

Top left as it has some calmness and texture much like the view. I would avoid the shell one as they're a nightmare to keep clean, you can't imagine how fast dust goes in to the crevices. It's going to be a gorgeous room.

Where would the pendants be? In the center of the room or over the nightstands? They are all so beautiful! I think if it were to be in the middle of the room I like in this order

1. Bottom Middle
2. Bottom Right
3. The first one

I have to say the bottom left is gorgeous! I am just not sure about that for your bedroom.

Beautiful room and I love the floors!

First one and can't really say why. It amazes me that a room can be so open. My BR is the same size, but can't get the feel of open even with one full wall of windows. I await impatiently for your transition.....

I also wasn't sure I understood where they would hang. Over each side of the bed? I do like the top middle for the overall feel of the room, it is neutral without being dull, and I love the lightness of it. The bottom center seems too beige and the top left adds a color in the trim that you might not desire.

Another vote for the top middle with the twine look. I think it is open and airy feeling-perfect for the shore. Of course, I am partial to white tones with off-whites, beiges, etc.

Top left. Aren't those shells too? Looks like a touch of twine also. The bottom right is neat, but I can only image the dust. The help will have to bring the hair dryer to blow it clean once a month.

Of the choices I guess the top left. However, I like some of the simple clear blue glass (or gray or amber) picks on this page.

Here is a link that might be useful: easy breezy lighting

This post was edited by jterrilynn on Sat, Nov 30, 13 at 9:54

It's a bit feminine, but I like the shell/flower one. What a beautiful room with that view and sunlight streaming in!

Top left light definitely. I love the blue trim and the width and height of the shade.

I like the top left. Are those agates on the shade?

I like the burlap one, and would go with all white, billowy curtains and hangings and bedclothes. I would also do a large shell mirror like the one linked and then nothing else especially nautical in the room.

Here is a link that might be useful: [First photo on houzz link, large mirror framed in sand dollars[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/shell-mirror-phbr0lbl-bl~l_49288)

Hi KSWL, I like that sand dollar mirror. I have an old mirror that was in the house that I'd like to use, though.

Pork andHam, Those are actually little blue/green shells.

Karenseb, Thanks, I like it too. I am always a little wary of things with shells looking hokey though.

Thanks, Pipdog. That is my favorite, but I have decided against it because i think it will look too small, and it also only holds one 60W bulb.

Jterri, I love those orbs, esp the one with bubbles. For some reason though, they seem too cold for a bedrooom.

Allison, Yes, they are shells. Usually "difficult to clean" does not deter me, but in the case of that shell lamp, it will look like heck dirty and be near impossible for anyone to clean, you are right.

Cyn, I like it too. I think it's kind of edgy. But I am not sure it will work with nothing else edgy in my room ...

Outside, yes, they will hang on either side of the bed. I actually do think i want to use some blue green.

Technicolor, That's ok .. decor is a Rorschach anyway, yes? I'm surprised you say it's open! Unless you are referring to the floorplan. It is the only spot in the house where we are moving walls. As you look at the windows in the photo, the wall to the right is being moved over 2.5 feet. The windows will become french doors to a deck, and the wall on the left, where you see the Twin headboards now, will get french doors into the next room, which line up with double windows on the far wall. So, eventually, yes, it should be very open and bright!

Aktillery, they are for over the nightstands. The silver one I liked because it picks up the silver tone in the bed.

Yayagal, Thank you! I like your reasoning.

Now, onto other decor items? As mentioned, both rooms will have hardwood floors. I am thinking of using some area rugs that were in the house. I am horrible at picking out rugs and I liked a number of the ones that were in the house. I don't have any good photos of rugs per se, so bear with me.

Each of these are like 4x6 or 5x7. Im thinking of using one in the "tub room" and one in the sleeping part of the suite. What do you think? Which direction would you go with paint or wallpaper, the easy chair, the color of the clawfoot, W/T, and even tile in the adjoining wet room? I kind of want this area to look like the grandaughter inherited the Captain's Manse and wanted to lighten it up but still use old things.

In addition to the aforementioned bed, there will be an old oak chest (dark in tone) with a white marble top in the "tub room".

Here are two rugs I thought about incorporating.

I like the bottom right as it has some similar colors as your shade. Both are gorgeous though!! Can't wait for progress pics!!

Nice rugs. For the walls, I think I would keep the color simple and let it set off the color of that gorgeous ocean view. And that means ivory or creamy white to me. Especially if you are going for rugs like these. I'd continue with white in the wet area in tile, but you could use a soft grey on the floor for some contrast to not be so sterile. The easy chair and accessories can pick up the pretty blue-greens.

Yes, what outsideplaying said. The bedroom version of this room.

Here is a link that might be useful: More pics of this coastal home

This post was edited by geokid on Wed, Dec 4, 13 at 0:19

I love that bottom rug too.

Agree with keeping the walls light and "airy", maybe just a hint of color in a pale sandy color or greige...somewhere along the lines of BM Edgecomb Gray or Muslin, or even a lighter version of either.

PB used to have a cushy looking chair with a slipcover, I think, called Savannah or something like that? I loved the look of it in the catalog, never saw it in person...not sure if they still have it but you might check.

PS didn't want to get involved in the other discussion about SUVs but had to chuckle at your post because my DH wants a Tesla too!!

Ah! here's the chair, I just had to see if they still sell it.

Here is a link that might be useful: Chair

Very different than you were looking for but I really like some of these.
http://www.sandwichlantern.com/onionlamps2.html
Of your choices I like the twig wrapped shade.

Late to this party, but I like the lamp best that you've chosen.
I also like the bottom rug better, picks up the color of the floor well, and the smaller motif will play better with the other elements in the room, keeping it all of a piece rather than the larger motif on the top one demanding it's due attention.

I'd think either a muslin colored slipcovered chair or one in a sea salt color.
And I love SW Sea Salt for color.
This bath is painted sea salt and looks like what I envision yours looking a bit like. If the gd inherited the house, the tub would be white.

[Traditional Bathroom[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/traditional-bathroom-ideas-phbr1-bp~t_712~s_2107) by Rehoboth Beach Home Builders Echelon Custom Homes

Thanks, MLWeaving. I do like SeaSalt, too. Or maybe I am thinking of the Kind Bars; have you had the new Sea Salt ones. Oh they are so good. Of course, it is pretty much a candy bar when you get down to it.

But I digress.

Eandhl, I like those lanterns, but the pendants are my attempt to mix things up a bit.

SueB, That's a great chair, just the kind of thing I am looking for.Too funny about the Tesla's. Clearly we were separated at birth; too many coincidences.

Geokid, Thanks for the photo and the link. I want to use these old rugs lying around and its helpful to see an image of them in a coastal-feeling home.

Thanks, Atkillery!

Outside, hmm, grey, I like that idea. I cannot do another all white bathroom.

One thing that I didn't make clear enough was that I was hoping to use both rugs ... one in the room with the bed, one in the adjoining dressing/tub room. I am trying to go for the insouciant, eclectic, "oh, this old thing?" look.

But I have to say, nothing is sending me and I keep waffling. I realize that on past projects I have either had a very clear vision, or was blatantly copying something (once, subconsciously!).

I have looked at every bedding source I can think of and nothing interests me. I was looking at Madeline Weinrib for throw pillow ideas, and wondered over to her rugs. I've always liked them (me and everyone else).

Maybe I should just plunk one of these down and take it from there?

A 6x9 between the bed and the french doors to the deck, and a 4x6 centered on the tub?

As far as I'm concerned, that rug is perfect. As nice as the other rugs are by themselves, they are too heavy for the lightness of the furnishings. The Madeline Weinrib rug complements the furnishings.

Thanks, Suero. It sure would make it easier if I just started with this rug, the floor and the bed and then took it from there! Id probably paint the tub a few shades lighter.

I think I will go to ABC and see it in person first.