My sister went w/o a kitchen sink for many years . She went lived with a washer taking over an hour to fill. She lived with a car that stalled out everytime she went through a stop sign.

Why fight about it? CALL THE PROPER REPAIRMEN!! If they won't honor a simple request--pay someone else to do it!!!

Interesting to see these photoshopped (scale is sure to be way off).

I think the elephant in the room is the bureau, and will be pleased to take that lovely piece off of your hands...:)

I don't usually like that kind of fixture, but given what else is going on in the room, it fits very well. The others, not so much.

Not that you asked ... but I think the light goes really well with your headboard and dresser. I love your floor! Here is what I see, but it hard to tell your style from this picture.
- The room color and headboard don't look like they compliment each other well.
-The bed needs some red at the foot -- maybe a red blanket there and a nice long bench.
- The pillow arrangement might look better if they were all a combination of reds and/or whites.
- The chairs look out of place in a bedroom.
- The pictures over the bed might look better arranged near the dresser and get some fun BIG art for over the bed.
-Also, the globe in the bedroom looks out of place and the floor lamp shade maybe could be bigger.

Good luck with your decision.

Speaking about matching bedroom, don't you need first to decide what decorating style you are after? I cannot tell the style of the room seeing stuff and architecture details of Art Decor, Victorian, Contemporary, Mid Century...etc. If yours is Eclectic, then pick any light you and your husband like.

May be you like soft, gently distributed light from many small light sources instead of strong, bold light from one single source?

Personally I do not like your existing light fixture, it reminds me of light in a hospital operating room instead of a relaxing bedroom.

Sandrine, is that your bedroom, or is it just like your bedroom? I googled the photo to see what might be similar and found quite a few options. You could try that.

Are you planning to change the style of the room entirely? Because, if not, what you have it great. Maybe you could just upgrade to a nicer version of the same thing. I like the room the way it is!

This post was edited by Kiwigem on Sat, Dec 20, 14 at 10:53

I was just at the mall, and there was a cart selling those put-together shades just like you have, and on that note, they are a little down scale, though I think they would be perfect for a first apartment, dorm room, kids room or powder room or entry hall. If you do get a new light fixture, try to find someplace else in the home where you could hang that shade, if your husband is attached to it. I mean, he lives there too, doesn't he?

One way to make that shade more unique, would be to get new hardware with a triple drop and have a cluster of three of these same shades, or similar shades.

The black chandelier: would be a dramatic punch, but I find it as dated (seen it in every decor mag for the past 5 years), if not more so, than the ML shade.

The Glass & Crystal Built Modern Style 6-Light Round Ceiling Light: Actually seems way too glitzy for that room, and I fear it would clash horribly with the flat file, globe, and casual pillows.

The Chandelier 6 Light Crystal: might actually be kind of fun. It has an old world feel, but it may dominate the room.

Since you have some antiques in the room, I would suggest an antique or vintage chandelier that you rewire and get new shades for or Edison bulbs.

A lot of antique stores are featuring 1920s style brass/metal fixtures, sometimes quite cheap when they are missing the Glass shades or candle sticks or need rewiring.

Down Light retrofitted w/ Edison bulbs:
http://pic.bedroomidea.us/medium/3/antique%20light.jpg

Take an antique fixture to a Lamp repair shop to rewire and retrofit with bulbs, etc. Or if you or your hubby are handy, rewire it yourself and shop for bulbs (that's all they did in the one above) or those little shades if its a candlestick type up light. Perhaps if this were a project you both worked on, it would hold as much sentimental value as the ML shade.

Variety of Edison Bulbs
http://pic.bedroomidea.us/medium/10/antique%20light.jpg

Candlestick chandelier with shades:
http://d3ka0sx7noujy3.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/lighting-timeline-colonial-revival.jpg

Here is a link that might be useful: rewired vintage light fixture

I don't think the OP is coming back.

The current fixture is fine. In old houses, I also like to see fixtures that are modern but seem inspired by vintage lighting. This kind of reminds me of a gasolier.

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Marcolo, where is your fixture from?

I tend to like what is currently there better than the other choices.

Calling someone one's husband a jerk doesn't seem to be a remark that shows respect. Which makes me wonder if Sandrine's vote is more against the mother-in-law than it is the light fixture. Some things you just learn to smile and accept. I'd accept the current light fixture and fight a different battle.

It's from Schoolhouse Electric.

Thanks!

Compromise:
Put up a Big ceiling fan and attach your MIL's light fixture to the bottom of it. That way all 3 of you will hate it and then you can move on to something new.

This a light fixture currently sold at IKEA. I'm not seeing how it's "outdated". It looks modern to me and seems to fit in the room well.

This post was edited by Mmmbeeer on Sat, Dec 20, 14 at 18:08

"You can see the ceiling light in the picture below, it is totally outdated and does not match with my bedroom. However, it is a gift from my mother-in-law. "

What?

It is NOT outdated, but quite current.
It looks way better in your bedroom than the alternatives.
Sooo... you don't like it because it is from your MIL?

I don't think there's any reason to start coming up with all kinds of pseudo psychological interpretations and uncalled-for advice. I don't see where the fact that the MIL gave the lamp as a gift is the reason why the OP doesn't like it. On the contrary. That's what "however" means.

In case the OP comes back, I like Marcolo's lamp or something with brass/gold. Other than that, I do like your room although I probably would paint the chairs, maybe red (???) unless they are valuable antiques. What are you using them for? Could you possibly replace them with just one comfy chair?

My perception is that it's not so much the lamp that doesn't "go" with the rest of the room (although I understand if the OP just doesn't care for it); it's that I'm not sure if the mix of modern and traditional is working in this room. I feel like that amazing chest of drawers, the moulding, the ceiling lamp, the headboard, the floating shelf with pics, and the casual bedding are at odds with the globe, the candlesticks, the chairs, and possibly the rug. I like all of the components separately but something isn't meshing (for me). I think if it were my room, I'd choose a style--either clean and simple lines, or more traditional with just a few more modern accents.

I agree, Mmmbeeer. I like the current fixture better than the three other choices if the room stays as is. While I like the fabric design on the headboard, that is what I think is fighting with the rest of the room. A change to a different fabric would allow the other lighting choices to work better.

Am I the only one who finds the entire premise of this thread odd?

Deb, I kind of thought it was spam. I've seen a number of threads like this recently, where the poster provides a "story", there are links provided (though these were not actual links), the post seems to be ESL, the poster just registered, and never comes back.

I thought it was spam too! "Hey, jerk" cracked me up though.

Does have a spammish tone to it, esp since the OP has not returned.

I love the MILs fixture, although that seems an odd spot for a hanging fixture.

Wish my MIL had had good taste like that, although I would resent my MIL or mother decorating for me. It's just too personal

When you google the image there are 583 results.... :(

This has been an interesting discussion even if the original premise was trolling. I liked all of the alternative lamps that were suggested - but so that you know my taste or lack thereof, I have an Ikea Knappa lamp in my hobby room (it was a pain to assemble).

Are they wanting us to go and buy one of those chandeliers? I honestly didn't find any of them suitable in the least little bit for that room. Much too opulent for a simple, much of nothing, bedroom.

I am always afraid of suggesting any post like this one is spam ever since I got badly beaten up for doing that once (and not in a mean way at all) on a thread where the OP never returned. Yikes.

My opinion? Definitely not spam. OP is French Canadian with a beautiful home with tall ceilings and good taste (comes with being French!). OP by the way means Originating Party (poster). Please do not be scared off; we're actually very interested by your question and would like to know your response.

Ack! forboystoo, I googled the image and see it is a Scandinavian modern bedroom. Sigh. (Cut the Edith Piaf music, charming French decorating scene is over). (Can anyone suggest charming Scandanavian music with which to continue?)

Edited to say I am still pining for the bureau....

This post was edited by oldbat2be on Sun, Dec 21, 14 at 14:23

Well, if my MIL had picked out a light fixture for my bedroom, it got hung up, and then DH refused to change it out for one of my liking, I'd be p!ssed, too. It wouldn't matter what it looked like.

I find nothing in the OP's post to suggest SPAM.
Perhaps a design student....Many I have seen here.
And that's OK...

I know, I don't see spam either but what do I know? Ha!

Geesh, I guess we all see it differently but I thought it was spam from the get go.

I didn't see it as spam which in my definition has a purpose of personal gain - like sending you to their own website. But it struck me odd, still does, and the OP is MIA. Trolls generally start a more controversial topic to see some fireworks ignited and although some of our threads get opinionated, true controversy isn't the norm here. No idea what the purpose was, perhaps it was a real issue but if it walks like a duck and then disappears.....!

I like the second alternative fixture ...

in this pic.. i like the way.. this fixture echos the crown molding ... dont know if its the same in person ...

of course.. the problem is the gumball look ...

i dont like the idea of any of the low hanging chandeliers .... you dont have the ceiling height for it ... and if bed jumping kids are ever a possibility.. i see the next in carnation of tarzan swinging from such ... not to mention banging your head on it.. making the bed.. etc

ken

Well, Sandrine - OP - says she is a Toronto housewife, but her registration info says she lives in the US...so I suspect troll or spam.

Seems weird that she posts 2 questions about lights, and shows pics that don't go with the decor at all, nor pertains to her question as in her previous thread.

Spam! See link below for same bedroom.

In several sentences, the wording does not make sense (Please give me your sincere adviseS). Plus the OP never returned to address her question.

Below is a link to the same bedroom from another website.

Here is a link that might be useful: swedish bedroom

The original light is definitely not outdated and looks pretty good, while the OP's choices will soon be outdated, and look a bit tacky to me.

terriks - it's a spam post. The bedroom pic is copied from another website. See post above yours for link.

Good job, rockybird, olychick and dim!!!

I think it is jumping the gun to call it spam. Nothing is really being sold or hawked here, the essence of spam. And a little mundane and egocentric (or paranoid) to believe that someone is catfishing an interior design forum!

Very possible that the op doesn't own a camera, or is afraid to show her home on the internet and googled a photo, that ya all's superior detective skills have proven is very easy to find on google, meaning only it would have been the first one she would have found.

To me, she seemed to be looking for information to win a domestic argument. When that wasn't forth coming, she posted a new thread, with an alternative lamp -perhaps she was looking for a compromise to her domestic argument. I could care less. I am not into gossip or manufactured soap operas. No one has been hurt here!

I still think she is seeking design advice, even while her paranoia seems to be keeping her from being completely honest about her personal situation. And I don't think I need to know her personal life in order to offer advice, though I agree that a little more clarity would be nice.

This post was edited by Lilylore on Wed, Dec 24, 14 at 0:29

Lilyfore, she/he has another spam thread, too. Much more apparent.

Again, I doubt very much that it is spam. Nothing apparent to me.

Perhaps confused, as to how to use a forum. Maybe board and trying to conduct a conversation. Mirror or light -a little confused, or uploaded the wrong photo. I don't know how it would be spamming? At worst a kind of trolling, but these could be a legit questions that are posed poorly and the OP is not very forth coming about her situation.

I would appreciate a little more info from the OP, ie: "I don't have a camera, but I found this image of the lamp I am considering..."

If it's foolishness, best to ignore completely.

Here is a link that might be useful: Do you like this light?

The posters who called the OP spam are correct. There are several ways to tell. 1) The photo is not the photo of OP's room. 2) The OP registered shortly before posting. 3) There is a similar posting by this person. 4) The OP never responded to the post. 5) The OP writes that she is a Toronto housewife, but the OP's location is in the United States. last time I looked, Toronto was not in the U.S.

The purpose of the OP's question is to generate clicks on the proposed lighting. The OP most probably gets paid for generating such clicks.

None of what you write is even circumstantial!

Posted by suero: 1) The photo is not the photo of OP's room..

So what? Plenty of people post photos that are not their own, but are of a lamp or chair they have or are thinking of buying

Posted by suero: 2) The OP registered shortly before posting.

That is quite often the case. You can not post without registering, ergo, if you are looking for advice, you have to register before you can request that advice.

Posted by suero: 3) There is a similar posting by this person.

There is not a double post and the similarities could be, as I explained, for various reasons.

Posted by suero: 4) The OP never responded to the post.

Not that uncommon, But she did 'respond', only with a second post, It is possible the OP is unaware of forum protocol.

Posted by suero: 5) The OP writes that she is a Toronto housewife, but the OP's location is in the United States. last time I looked, Toronto was not in the U.S.

You are absolutely right, except you didn't look hard enough: Toronto, Illinois; Toronto, Indiana; Toronto, Iowa; Toronto, Kansas; Toronto, Missouri; Toronto, Ohio; Toronto, South Dakota (look them up). Even if the reference was to Canada, that may only indicate that the OP wishes to remain anonymous, for what ever reason, as many people on the internet do.

I wonder if you even understand what the term spam means?

Here is a link that might be useful: Spamming

This post was edited by Lilylore on Thu, Dec 25, 14 at 2:47

omg, can't you just let this thread die?

Posted by olychick: omg, can't you just let this thread die?

I will if you will.

Now, it's your turn to let this thread die.

Sorry for reviving this thread. I'm going to jump in, just this once (although I may end up regretting it). I've been a member of Gardenweb for years, but only posted in the Far North Gardening forum, and that was quite some time ago. During the past few years, I've been content to read only, rather than participate, especially in this forum, since I have no decorating sense at all. :-)

The OP's post seemed strange, for all the reasons already mentioned above, but it didn't strike me as the usual spam found on this site. Out of curiosity, because of all the speculation regarding the poster, I went to her member page, and then clicked on her clippings.

For some reasonâ¦maybe because she's not used to online forums and how they workâ¦the OP responded to some posts in this thread (and others) via her notes in those clippings.

She doesn't really explain the bedroom photo she used. And, although the member page says she's from the US, she does mention Boxing Day in some of her responses, and I don't believe Americans use that term for Dec 26. So, I don't know what to make of all this, but I'm betting the OP is wondering why some of her questions and requests (in her clippings notes) have not been answered. Sometimes it's easy to forget that some people don't navigate the internet as easily as others.

By the way, I must have learned something by my regular visits to this site. When I saw the bedroom photo, I thought the existing light fixture was perfect for the room. Very happy to have my opinion confirmed by those who have more experience and a better eye. :-)

I'm slinking back into my corner, now, where I can resume lurking in anonymity.