The New Light in the Library

We finally got our hands on the Chase Ceiling Mount I had wanted for the library, and we’ve already installed it! Brandon did most of the work while I held Eleanor and read the instructions to him.

Changing the Library Light

Changing the Library Light

It’s so much better than the light that was there before.

Library Light

New Library Light

It’s understated, but it’s a perfect compliment to the room.

The Library

Comments

58 responses to “The New Light in the Library”

  1. Zoe Avatar
    Zoe

    Very pretty! And just a bit different :)

  2. Sara@ Be Still and Know Avatar

    ooohh its the perfect compliment to the black and white square interior window right there….GREAT choice!!:)

  3. Danielle Avatar

    WOW! It looks even better than I thought!! Btw, I have that same step stool! I love that thing.

  4. Risa Avatar

    Super cute!!
    I love it.

  5. Laurie Avatar

    Oh it looks fantastic! Great choice!

  6. Jesselyn Avatar

    Very nice! Goes great with the room.

  7. Elaine Matsushita Avatar

    nicole, a really lovely find and perfect for the room! what a difference a little light fixture makes!

  8. Natalie Avatar

    Oh I agree – its’ perfect! Where did you buy your curtains from? They are fabulous!

  9. Kalee Avatar

    Oooh, I like it! Very fitting.

  10. Heidi Avatar

    It looks great in that space! Perfect fit!

  11. Becky @ Farmgirl Paints Avatar

    Much better. I bet you are so glad the other eyesore is gone!

  12. jenn Avatar

    I really like that – it looks great in the room

  13. Beth Avatar
    Beth

    Oh…it looks so great!

  14. kribss Avatar

    i want those curtains.

  15. Laura Avatar

    Very nice! Question for you — how comfortable is the CB chair? I was considering saving for the couch and maybe the chair as well — was it worth the money? It’s absolutely gorgeous!

  16. Amy Avatar

    That is nice! I have been looking for a new flush mount light..will have to add this one to the list!

  17. Cindy Avatar

    Very lovely! It goes nicely w/ the rest of the room.

  18. Jennifer Avatar

    Oh it’s just lovely! Consider me a jealous renter — I wish I could do little upgrades like this in place.

  19. Meggan Avatar

    Understated but FANTASTIC. That fixture is so pretty!

  20. Laurie Avatar

    I love how a simple light fixture can make all the difference. Looks beautiful!

  21. shutters Avatar
    shutters

    Lovely, I think it finishes the room off. I am not sure all that white and an eight week old baby are a match made in heaven mind. :)

  22. shutters Avatar
    shutters

    Where did you find the light? I would love something like that for my home office. Wonder if you can get them in the UK.

  23. camila Avatar

    I love it. It fits perfectly. I have a light like your old fixture in our upstairs hallways. Its one of those things that we never got to around to, but now that the majoy projects in the house are done It kills me everytime I see it when I walk up the stairs!

  24. Cristina Avatar

    The way it looks on you ceiling is MUCH BETTER than how it is portrayed on the web site. Now that I see how crisp it looks in your room I love it!

  25. ib73 Avatar
    ib73

    The library is truly lovely and the light fixture just sets it all off. Do tell me where you got your drapes. I would love to get me a pair or two.

  26. Christina Avatar
    Christina

    That looks absolutely amazing! I wish I had some of your talent.

  27. jbhat Avatar
    jbhat

    I love it too. So clean and crisp. It really does look perfect in the room.

  28. Jessibee Avatar
    Jessibee

    It looks so good! I love the library and can’t wait to see it if you get your hands on Orla Kiely fabric for curtains or whatever else you come up with. Everything looks so nice!

  29. Karolina Avatar

    hmmmm… Looks very nice!! I like your house :) and Eleanor is super cute!! :*

  30. Jpoo Avatar
    Jpoo

    Love the new light and the pics of Eleanor…she’s getting more cute by the week (if that’s even possible). Still think she’s keeping those blue eyes…like her daddy.

  31. grace Avatar
    grace

    I have that chair and I ADORE it. I cannot say it enough – btw to the person who asked if it is worth it? Yes yes yes. It rocks. Nicole, my question is this – I have that exact chair in that color with a simliar style table next to it only it is cherry wood finish. Across from this I have the Macy’s Corono sofa which is basically their knock off of the Petrie sofa – in a very dark brown. Recently I acquired some heywood-wakefield endtables also in cherry but I’m not loving them next to the chocolate brown. Any advice on a way to make that color combo work?

    THanks, I realize you may not have time to answer this one.
    -Grace

  32. susan Avatar

    that light is perfection. may I also say how much I yearn for a library like your landing library. it is swoon worthy.

  33. Diana Avatar

    Wow, looks great!

  34. luuvely Avatar
    luuvely

    cute :)

  35. CapreeK Avatar

    Oh, that light is just PERFECT for your room! Well done! Well done indeed.

  36. Jess Avatar

    I am just in *awe* of your decorating sense. Can you bottle it and sell it, please?

  37. Lourdes @ The Higher Nest Avatar

    Wow. What a difference. I keep telling myself one day if we’re lucky we’ll have a place with as much style as yours.

  38. Heather Avatar

    That’s a great idea! love it

  39. Jen @ Primed4Design Avatar

    My parents had that “before” light also near a staircase, so outdated 70’s! :) I’m such a fan of big pendant lights for your “After”, great choice :)

  40. ShocktheBourgeois Avatar

    Even your CAT is a perfect compliment to the space! What a lovely, coordinated room- I am all envy.

  41. Sherry @ This Young House Avatar

    Ooooh I love it. Awesome choice.

    xo,
    s

  42. Jenny Avatar

    Look great – the whole room I am totally envious of!!!

  43. Keri Avatar

    I love the light– it looks perfect there!

  44. Katie Avatar

    I love that light in that room! Much better than the old light! I wish I had even a hint of your decorating style… My house is dreadfully boring..

  45. yansy Avatar

    What a transformation? It loos amazing Nicole, great choice.

  46. Aimee Avatar

    Where is that cute white chair and ottoman from!?!? LOVE it!!! The whole room is perfect for sure!

  47. jessie Avatar

    ~perfect~!!!!! I love it. It just pops off the ceiling.

  48. creative*type Avatar
    creative*type

    great addition.

  49. Kim @ Yellow Brick Home Avatar

    Looks stunning. Absolutely perfect!

  50. Kimbydee Avatar
    Kimbydee

    Love it. The details definitely make a space…

  51. Jen Avatar

    We have the exact same “before” light in our porch! I think it must been available in the 50s or something, because we have a lot of lights in our old house from that era. We might replace it, but that’s WAY at the bottom of the list.

  52. Erin Avatar

    Ooh. Love it. It fits perfectly.

  53. Jolie Musick Avatar

    I love that light cover! It’s very film noir, something I would expect to find in Humprey Bogart’s room. However it also has a very simple & non-fussy feeling about it. Great choice!

  54. Tommy Bahama Bedding Avatar

    Ooh…I LOVE the new fixture – really sleek & modern :) It is a lot better than the original.

  55. Ryan Avatar

    Gosh, your new light fixture looks fantastic and just your style, but I absolutely LOVE your old one! I would kill to have it in my apartment :) I wonder if I can find one like that at a salvage place or something…

  56. Mary Avatar
    Mary

    OMG.
    I have been looking for the “before” curtains (yellow floral) everywhere and not been able to find them, Could you please tell me where, or how to find them.
    I would appreciate it so very much.

    Oh, and LOVE your blog.
    Love your style and your family is ADORABLE!! :)

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