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Wall Lamps for Our Living Room

March 11, 2013

lighting in our living room

 

After we took down the ceiling fan (which was also the overhead lighting for the room) and didn’t replace it, figuring out where to put lamps in a pretty open space was a little tricky.  We do have a floor outlet under the sofa, which is  nice, but I wanted to add some lamps on the TV wall.  Since there was no room on the white dresser, I opted for two swing arm lamps:

 

wall lamps and TV gallery wall

 

 

 

Nearly a year ago, I found a great deal from Home Decorators on these wall lamps:

 

Pivoting Swing-Arm Pin-up Lamp

 

I ordered them during one of their lighting sales, and I’m pretty sure I was able to get my trade discount on top of that.  They ended up being less than $25 a piece.  (They’re still available on the site, but when I last checked, they weren’t on sale.)

 

I ordered them in the “oil rubbed bronze” but decided to give them a makeover with Rustoleum’s metallic spray paint in brass.

 

swing arm lamp from Home Decorators

 

 

 

 

brass wall lamp with ribbon trim

 

 

 

When we put them up, the shade was blending into the wall, so I also added black grosgrain ribbon to the shades:

 

adding ribbon trim to a lamp shade

 

 

 

Slowly, but surely, I’m working on building a gallery wall around them:

 

brass wall lamps in living room

 

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  1. Naz says

    March 11, 2013 at 11:47 am

    It’s coming along beautifully. Very cohesive and stylish yet comfortable. Well done Emily.

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  2. Jenny @ Simcoe Street says

    March 11, 2013 at 11:50 am

    Looks great! What a deal those lamps were

    Jenny
    http://Www.simcoestreet.blogspot.com

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  3. A Delightful Design says

    March 11, 2013 at 11:53 am

    First of all–your new mirror looks fantastic! Great idea to spray the lights. Your wall looks beautiful; especially with all the colors in your art.

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  4. mom23 says

    March 11, 2013 at 11:54 am

    Wow, it has come together so beautifully! You are so talented!

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  5. Angie says

    March 11, 2013 at 12:04 pm

    The lamps are pretty – I was noticing them in another post of yours – thanks for telling us about them!

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  6. Kristin Cadwallader says

    March 11, 2013 at 12:11 pm

    I love them! xo Kristin

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  7. Julie says

    March 11, 2013 at 12:12 pm

    Turned out great. I’ve been on the search for some for my living room, too. Love yours!

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  8. Lauren says

    March 11, 2013 at 12:13 pm

    Lovely! I enjoy seeing how you bring brass into your decor! And, you’re constantly inspiring me to decorate my home beautifully, even with little ones running around.

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  9. Simply LKJ says

    March 11, 2013 at 12:37 pm

    Love how they turned out!

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  10. Christina Katos says

    March 11, 2013 at 1:02 pm

    I love those gorgeous lamps, and their cord covers too! I just put some up in my daughters room and painted the plastic cord covers to blend in with the wall. I’m looking for some nicer ones like yours for my bedroom next!

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  11. Amber B (Simple Dwellings) says

    March 11, 2013 at 1:25 pm

    What a beautiful room! I love that you painted the sconces. And adding the trim gives it that extra custom look. What a great idea! :) Oh, the power of paint!

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  12. Helena - A Diary of Lovely says

    March 11, 2013 at 1:37 pm

    they look great Emily, I love the brass detail with the black and white combo!!

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  13. Kim says

    March 11, 2013 at 1:37 pm

    I love these lamps and the fact that you are building a gallery wall around the TV. Looking Gorgeous and full of personality! xo

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  14. Laurie Jones says

    March 11, 2013 at 1:46 pm

    I love how your living room is coming along it looks so pretty! I have always been a big fan of swing lamps I feel like it always elevates the room, I guess because my Granny K had them in her beautifully decorated brownstone in Chicago.

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  15. Laurie Jones says

    March 11, 2013 at 1:47 pm

    I love how your living room is coming along it looks so pretty! I have always been a big fan of swing lamps I feel like it always elevates the room, I guess because my Granny K had them in her beautifully decorated brownstone in Chicago.

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  16. EKM says

    March 11, 2013 at 1:59 pm

    thank you for posting this after i requested for it ha! I was so excited to share it with my mom! it’s such a great idea!

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  17. theanatomyofdesign.com says

    March 11, 2013 at 2:10 pm

    Lovely! I love the black and white theme you have in your room…so crisp and clean, even though you have a lot of elements. And, I didn’t know you could get spray paint that looked so great!

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  18. sarah m. dorsey says

    March 11, 2013 at 2:12 pm

    Love those swing arm lamps! and the black ribbon was the perfect touch!

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  19. Monograms Mud says

    March 11, 2013 at 2:15 pm

    Love the lamps painted brass….may have to shamelessly copy you for my Hubby’s office. Just wondering, do they let off sufficient light?

    Thanks!
    Amelia

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  20. ournextgreatadventure says

    March 11, 2013 at 2:20 pm

    I love the gallery wall! And those lamps are perfection. Especially the black ribbon accent on the shades.
    Sarah

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  21. Elizabeth @ The Little Black Door says

    March 11, 2013 at 2:22 pm

    They are just right. And I love how the gallery wall is coming together!

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  22. My Smart Hands - Boise says

    March 11, 2013 at 2:24 pm

    Very nice. 2 questions: what is that wall color? and where did you get that console table behind the couch?

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    • Emily A. Clark says

      March 11, 2013 at 3:22 pm

      Thanks. It’s Amazing Gray by Sherwin Williams. I found the console on Craigslist. (I think it was originally from ZGallerie.)

      Reply
  23. f12c60a0-8a59-11e2-b705-000bcdcb2996 says

    March 11, 2013 at 2:42 pm

    I love the wall color in your living room. What is it?

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  24. Carmel @ Our Fifth House says

    March 11, 2013 at 2:44 pm

    I love those lamps! They look so great in brass with the black trim!

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  25. Jennifer @ Dimples and Tangles says

    March 11, 2013 at 3:01 pm

    Thanks for sharing your source! I’ve noticed these in your photos before and thought they looked fantastic, you really classed them up. I’d like to add some wall lamps next to the tv in our bedroom. Great inspiration!

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  26. Courtney {a thoughtful place} says

    March 11, 2013 at 3:41 pm

    Those are great in that room, Emily. It all came together so well. I am looking at a lamp like that for my daughter’s room.

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  27. Little Bitty Damn Houze says

    March 11, 2013 at 3:49 pm

    Amazing how YOU spray paint something BRASS and it’s so gorgeous! LOL! Looks good! How do you like the cord cover going down the wall? Not sure I would like that.

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  28. Carol Wright says

    March 11, 2013 at 4:30 pm

    I like the black grosgrain ribbon… it makes them pop. I missed your Saturday 6. :(

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  29. [email protected] Design for Living says

    March 11, 2013 at 5:07 pm

    They look fantastic, Emily. Love the ribbon, and your gallery wall is really coming together. I have started a little collection to create a gallery wall in our basement family room. You’ve given me a great idea with the wall sconces- thanks!

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  30. Laura says

    March 11, 2013 at 5:25 pm

    I LOVE how this looks!! It’s just what I have been wanting to do to spice up my t.v. wall. My wall is like a black hole and this is such fab inspiration!!! Was the cord itself hard to paint?

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    • Emily A. Clark says

      March 11, 2013 at 5:30 pm

      I actually ordered the cord covers that are sold separately and painted those, too.

      Reply
  31. Patty Day @Pattys Epiphanies says

    March 11, 2013 at 6:14 pm

    The wall lamps you bought and redid are perfect. Love the new color and the ribbon on the shades. It looks stunning!

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  32. Fletcher @ High Cotton Style says

    March 11, 2013 at 7:33 pm

    I love the way this area is shaping up!

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  33. 17 Perth says

    March 11, 2013 at 7:47 pm

    I love how the lamps turned out! It all looks fantastic!

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  34. AntiqueChase says

    March 11, 2013 at 8:13 pm

    I love your fireplace mirror.. I don’t remember seeing that before. WOuld you mind sharing the source? Thanks, marcy

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    • Emily A. Clark says

      March 11, 2013 at 11:32 pm

      Sure, it’s from Ballard: http://emilyaclark.blogspot.com/2013/01/mantel-decorating-why-scale-matters.html

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    • AntiqueChase says

      March 13, 2013 at 10:37 pm

      thank you!

      Reply
    • AntiqueChase says

      March 13, 2013 at 10:41 pm

      It must be discontinued, I can’t locate it. :(

      Reply
  35. Lexi says

    March 11, 2013 at 8:44 pm

    Wow, the gold and black ribbon upgrades add so much to the lights! Love your space!
    Lexi @ Glitter, Inc.

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  36. Lisa Mende says

    March 11, 2013 at 9:57 pm

    love it! looks great! you are amazing!

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  37. Monica says

    March 11, 2013 at 10:50 pm

    Wow! painted brass arms are amazing and the cord covers never thought of that great call and I will be using that idea since I have passed on so many wall lighting lamps because I did not want the cord hanging.

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  38. Jules says

    March 11, 2013 at 11:28 pm

    I really love these. They fit in perfectly in that spot. Love seeing this all come together.

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  39. simplymodernhome.com says

    March 12, 2013 at 12:39 am

    Looks great! Makes me want to update all our lamp shades!
    Susan
    simplymodernhome

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  40. Sarah Michaels says

    March 12, 2013 at 1:53 am

    Love this! They look fabulous. And you can’t beat that price!

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  41. mwimp says

    March 12, 2013 at 4:12 am

    gorg!

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  42. Sandy says

    March 12, 2013 at 4:51 am

    Stunning, absolutely stunning! How I do admire your work.

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  43. MzMannerz says

    March 12, 2013 at 6:29 pm

    I’ve been drooling over your lamps for weeks – thanks for the detail! I love them. They inspired me to buy a set of sconces for my fireplace wall and now I might just have to break out a ribbon for the shades. Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, they say. :)

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    March 13, 2013 at 4:59 pm

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  45. Heather SettingforFour says

    March 13, 2013 at 9:15 pm

    Love the gallery wall around your TV and the touch of black you added to your lamp shades- it really pops off of the brass color! Very chic!

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  46. SHERRY HART says

    March 22, 2013 at 8:12 pm

    Your room is looking so good Emily! Still don’t know how you do it all with 5 kids but I guess that will always be a mystery right? Everyone needs a secret. I do like the added touches of brass!

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  49. Erinn says

    November 4, 2013 at 8:15 pm

    What is your wall color in this room? Thinking about going grey but can’t pick a color!

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    • Emily A. Clark says

      November 5, 2013 at 12:52 pm

      It’s Amazing Gray by Sherwin Williams.

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  50. Stephanie says

    February 4, 2014 at 9:22 am

    I just found your blog, and it is such a relief that I did! This is the exact layout of our living room, and it has been very stressful trying to figure out what to do! I see this post is from almost a year ago, but I MUST know where the chair by the window is from! Or what “style you would call it if I were to search for one. Please and thank you!!

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    • Emily Clark says

      February 4, 2014 at 9:27 am

      Stephanie, The white chair is the slipcovered Kivik from IKEA :)

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      • Stephanie says

        February 4, 2014 at 9:49 am

        Amazing! Thank you!

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  51. Frances says

    October 15, 2015 at 9:53 am

    Love the room! Where did you find that awesome mirror?

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    • Emily Clark says

      October 15, 2015 at 10:25 am

      It’s from Ballard Designs but they no longer sell it :(

      Reply

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