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Among the thousands of things that inspired me, on the island of Nantucket, this little lamp styled perfectly in a bookcase was one of them. This adorable little lamp sits in dining room at the stylish Graydon Hotel. We stayed here during our visit and could not recommend it enough.
I must note that the design firm Roman and William can take credit for the impeccable interiors at Grardon. You may have seen their work which includes the Tin Building and The Met British Galleries in New York and many of Gwyneth Paltrow's homes including her residence in Montecito California....the list goes on and on!
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Now how to create your own version of this in your home?
1- Where? I think I am going to add a mini lamp in a few spots. The back bar and two in the living room's book shelf.
2. Size? Measure each space so the lamp fits the space both physically and visually. There should be at least three inches clearance.
3. Finish? I am going to buy brass for both spaces. Most of my hardwired lighting is in polish nickel and adding a touch of brass warms a spaces. I love mixed metals but I would not do more then two finishes in a space.
4. Power? Now the lamps above are traditional lamps that needs plugging into a outlet. I do not want to hire an electrician to place outlets in my bookshelves which will be costly. The best option is a cordless/rechargeable lamp. There are so many cute ones on the market now!
Here are a few that I am looking at that could work for your space as well!
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Good morning! Busy fall Saturday. We start with soccer, swim lessons and a pay a visit to Moonside Bakery before heading to a birthday party at the beach. Here are a few articles that I found helpful and items that I have my eye on!
Happy weekend friends!
~ I have so much garden work. Here is a helpful article to get you organized this fall.
~Serena & Lily is having their big design sale. Here is my list of favorites.
~Going to make pumpkin soup this weekend using this recipe.
~Hands down best pot for cooking soup! Here is a more budget friendly one and family owned making cookware since 1896.
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If you have had your eye on something at Serena & Lily now is the time to add to cart and checkout because their big Design Event is happening now! Enjoy 20% off your entire order or 25% and free shipping off your order over $2,500.
I have picked out all my favorites below. I highly recommend their wallpaper. I have used it in several rooms. Not only do they have beautiful prints but I find their paper easy to work with. I used a fun navy and white print ,of theirs, in the twins' room and it really makes the space.
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For the longest time this space looked so plain. It had the essential...table and chairs but was really lacking warmth and was not decorated in the least. I have twin seven year olds and this is where they eat and work on art projects. This space can get incredibly MESSY! In addition to being a place the kids use we host smaller more casual dinner parties in this space. It needs to be not only practical but pretty and welcoming.
I could not, unfortunately, add a rug. Food is constantly dropping on the floor along with paint, slime and glue. Who knew one needed SOOOOO much glue in creating works of art? So what could one add to a breakfast nook to bring in color, and texture...a bit of softness?
These placemats live on the table full time. They look like real wicker but can be rinsed off!
To start I added chandelier shade with a pattern. This gave the light source a far more custom look. Next, I addressed the walls. We only have narrow wall spaces between the large picture windows so I added gorgeous Ralph Lauren salad plates. Truth be told I have always admired this collect but buying a enough for a dinner party is not in the cards right now considering the cost! Hanging them all the wall allows me to enjoy this beautiful pattern and only have to buy three plates.
I think the biggest change to the space was installing cafe curtains. They added a softness and warmth the space desperately needed. They were/are very inexpensive. The curtain rod is from Target and the pinch pleat drapes and rings are from Amazon (hemmed by yours truly).
Tip when hanging cafe curtains- they should just brush the top of your window sill.
I am really pleased with how the the spaced came out. It works for my kids and makes for a pretty little dining space for smaller dinner parties.
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