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Matching bedroom lamps or not?

7 years ago

Do our bedroom lamps need to match? The bedside tables are from the same collection but one has 3 drawers; the other has one drawer & 2 open shelves. The white lamp contrasts with the dark wood of the bedside table better & seems to coordinate well with the nearby picture. I like that & thought I should probably get another like it. But every time I start to gather up the navy lamp to return it, I loathe doing so. I really like the navy color in there & the “diamond cut glass” look of it. It does look best sitting on a book for a little more height & contrast. It’s tucked back to the right in a corner as you come into the room. I guess I need to know if these two lamps really do not work together. If not, I don’t know of another place in the house I could use it. I’m running out of time to return it so must decide. Any thoughts?

Comments (14)

  • 7 years ago

    Lovely bedroom… I think I would like my lamps to match

    catgo thanked Kathy Handy Ginter
  • 7 years ago

    I would like the lamps to match. I like the blue one better than the lighter colored one.


    catgo thanked User
  • 7 years ago
    last modified: 7 years ago

    sableincal, I haven't been able to come up with another place for the navy lamp.


    Kathy Handy Ginter, I the consensus so far seems to be for matching lamps.


    Martha Scott, do you like the navy lamp better even without a book under it? I'm thinking the navy doesn't show up as well by itself on the dark table & a book under both sides might be a bit much?

  • 7 years ago

    Love your paint color! Do you mind sharing the color?

    catgo thanked slicklydia
  • 7 years ago

    Slicklydia, thank you, it’s a real change in palette after the cozy but darker colors we’ve had for years in there. Have the same wall color in our hall bath; it leans more to the blue side in the bedroom light. The color is: Sea Salt & we love it!

  • 7 years ago

    I looked at sea salt for our windowless powder room. It didn't work there, but after seeing it in your bedroom, may try it in our master.

  • 7 years ago

    Do you have a dresser that you could put the navy lamp on?

    catgo thanked pegasus101
  • 7 years ago

    I would want them to match.

    catgo thanked lizbeth-gardener
  • 7 years ago

    Slicklydia, We used the next darker color on the paint strip, Comfort Gray, in another bedroom. My lighting in this room is in transition & without furniture, it’s kinda hard to tell about the color. But we like it also!

    Pegasus101, the dresser is tall. I’m not sure the lamp is needed or if it adds much there with the big mirror. Here are some pictures . . . That part of the room is still in transition with another picture waiting to be hung on the wall opposite the window. And I’m considering having the chair reupholstered in a blue (or looking for a new one.) Also considering using some teal curtains that I ended up not using elsewhere. I like the color although I might not have chosen the grommets or that material for a bedroom. Need to get the curtain rod up & try it.

  • 7 years ago

    Picture, possible chair material & possible teal curtains.

  • 7 years ago

    bump

  • 7 years ago
    last modified: 7 years ago


    Okay, the blue lamp has been returned (sigh), and we now have matching lamps. Seriously, I think I knew that's what needed to happen & the contrast with the dark tables is much better. So now does anyone have any thoughts re the chair (re-upholstery material/color) or suggestions for a new chair? How about the curtains? Am I on the right track?

  • 7 years ago
    last modified: 7 years ago

    Couldn’t get this photo to post from my laptop. Operator error, I’m sure! And sorry the angle of my quick picture wasn't the best . . .


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