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Please help us with our "design dilemma" night stands

13 years ago
We'd appreciate comments on putting some finishing touches to a bedroom renovation.

With Hurricane lanterns and the wall lamps immediately above and below each other on the bedside tables, are the candles appropriate decor (two sources of lighting?) or should the hurricane lanterns be used as a container for something else? If so, please make suggestions

I've also attached images of the bedroom to give an idea of the general style

Comments (24)

  • 13 years ago
    last modified: 13 years ago
    Agree, sconces are hung too high and you need something to fill in the space. Bobbi suggests art…great. For another choice how about the Moravian stars?
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    13 years ago
    Would you consider changing your sconce to a downlight? I don't believe two lights work well on the bedside - so if you do want a candle, can it be a very small votive candle rather than this one that takes too much space, Instead add a tall sculpture, a pile of books, hang a picture frame etc etc
    Henry Thomas thanked ASVInteriors
  • 13 years ago
    Not sure two lamps are needed on the iron table. I would have put the lamps on the nightstands, except for the wall lights already being above. I don't think the hurricane lamp containers are working there. I like bobbi's idea to stand some artwork on the back of the nighttable, or hang a couple of square artworks on the wall below each lamp.
    Henry Thomas thanked handymam
  • 13 years ago
    Maybe some vertically placed mirrors. There are lots of pics on houzz usually with a lamp in front but here behind your lantern.
    http://houzz.com/photos/355808
    Henry Thomas thanked User
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    First, I must say what a beautiful job you did on the renovation of your bedroom. The recommendation I would make for the nightstands is to collage some pieces together. I like the candle holder but not directly under the wall sconce. Move it to the outside edge of the nightstand and pair it up with a small painting leaning up against the wall or hung slightly over the table. Then, group together some colorful books and a floral. On top of the books, add a small figure or box. This will give you color, dimension and texture. For the other nightstand repeat this in a mirrored layout however, switch out the books and item for a picture frame(s). Enjoy your beautiful room!
    Picture via A Beautiful Mess
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  • 13 years ago
    Love your bed, wall paint and windows......sorry to say the sconces just don't work......take those away and find a pair of large lamps to balance out your headboard, look and read in Houzz for ideas on size, shape, etc.....what you have now does not compliment your room or beautiful bedding.......it will be easier to find a pair of lamps, than to be eternally looking for the right combination for your side tables.............good luck
    Henry Thomas thanked Patty Eades
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    I would go one further on the mirror idea: have a glass shop cut out a round piece at the upper end of 2 rectangular mirrors: leaving enough space to reflect the image of your sconce, then adhere to the wall making sure both sides are level. The Beverly mirror from Home Depot would probably work well.
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    13 years ago
    I agree with guru I think the mirror idea is great plus it will make the space look even bigger
    Henry Thomas thanked Hummingbird Designs
  • 13 years ago
    Thanks everyone for all the great suggestions. Would anyone have any suggestions as to alternative contents to the candles for the hurricane lanterns?
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    Given the colours in your room, I would fill them up with a very fine grey/brown sand and then add a white coral piece in them (sustainably sourced of course)
    Henry Thomas thanked ASVInteriors
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    You could fill them with river rocks, dried flowers, or small mossy stones.
    Henry Thomas thanked Dreambridge Design, LLC.
  • 13 years ago
    Try a small orchid in a small pot. Stunning! And the glass walls of the lamp will support the orchid.
    Henry Thomas thanked charleee
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    Don't like the sconces at all.... move one of the matching lamps off table. Nice bed.
    Henry Thomas thanked Sustainable Dwellings
  • 12 years ago
    Vase with flowers, a small print, books
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  • 12 years ago
    Don't burn petroleum based candles, they are unhealthy. Soy or beeswax are better. The flowers idea rocks. The area needs tall things, maybe models of buildings, like the Empire State Building and the Eiffel Tower. Or a jewellery tree. Or tasteful nude statues to add spice. Not Spice girls. ( Sorry if you were in the Spice girls. ) Prefer the Gilmore Girls myself. Rory's boyfriend gave her a large model rocket as a love gift. Now that would fit...
  • 12 years ago
    Hubby says fill the hurricane lamps with M&M s
  • 12 years ago
    i would hang either some mirrors or thin, tall art.
    leave the hurricaines, i like them.
  • 12 years ago
    This will be an inexpensive way to make the sconces look like they are part of the vignette. Fill the hurricanes with soaps and move to the bathroom counter. Try a pretty silk floral arrangement on her side and a tall, interesting clock on his bedside table. These are pricey but posted for concept.
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