More Light for the Library

The Library, Before

We’ve come to the last of four #100reveal makeovers in four weeks, using just $100 from Target each time, plus GE reveal® LED light bulbs. I’ve had a total of $4000 in Target gift cards and plenty of GE reveal® lighting to give away too, so that each week, 10 readers win everything they need for their own #100reveal makeovers at home! I’ve already shown the changes I’ve made to the dining room, my work space, and our playroom as part of this series, and the library is the fourth and final space, so let’s get to it!

The Library, Before

What the room needed most was more light. The secretary desk that I’d added recently was fine to use during the day, but once it got dark out, that corner of the room was in shadow. I used half of my Target budget this week to buy a brass floor lamp, and then used the other half for a couple of vases that were on sale.

brass lamp and vases from Target, and GE reveal® LED bulbs #100reveal

I arranged the vases on top of the secretary for a bit more height, and I like that their colors reference the wall color of the entryway just beyond the doorframe. Of course, as nice as those vases are, the biggest change in the library was the addition of the much-needed floor lamp.

Vases and a Brass Floor Lamp from Target

Before and After with a New Brass Floor Lamp in the Library

The other floor lamp in the room, next to the floral chair, had two CFL bulbs in it. Their light was always very yellow, so I swapped them out for GE reveal® LED bulbs. The dingy color they cast was gone, and the pattern in the chair was much more vibrant in the new lighting. Even the books on the shelves looked better!

The Library, Before and After with GE reveal® Light

Light Comparison

You can see more of the library’s #100reveal makeover in this week’s video.

Giveaway

How would you set up a reading spot of your own using GE reveal® and a $100 gift card to Target? Comment on this post mentioning #100reveal for your chance to win!

There will be ten winners drawn. See the complete rules for more information, and good luck!

GE LightingI’m so excited to be a GE reveal® #100reveal sponsored blogger. Opinions are my own, projects have been chosen by me, and additional products used in the project were selected by me and provided by GE reveal®.

Comments

193 responses to “More Light for the Library”

  1. Nancy Avatar
    Nancy

    I love the lamp! It looks great in your space. #100reveal

  2. Karen Avatar
    Karen

    It’s amazing how much of a difference the #100reveal bulbs make. I’ll give it a try. Can I buy the bulbs at Target as well? Or do I need to get them at a hardware store?

  3. Jessica S. Avatar
    Jessica S.

    This makes me curious to try these bulbs in our bedrooms! And I’d love to see how much the #100reveal…can actually reveal! :)

  4. Tara Avatar
    Tara

    #100reveal Wow — what a contrast. I can’t wait to see the difference in my library!

  5. Gretchen Alice Avatar
    Gretchen Alice

    As a library science student, I could definitely use better lighting in my reading nook! #100reveal

  6. Courtneynn Avatar
    Courtneynn

    Oooo, I have the perfect little nook in my bedroom that I’ve been wanting to use as a comfy reading spot. A nice chair, side table, and lamp would be perfect. $100 Target gift card would be wonderful! #100reveal

  7. Laura Avatar
    Laura

    My sewing room could use better lighting. In addition to sewing, I do a lot of reading in there. #100reveal

  8. Kristin B Avatar

    I have a little doxi lamp that is in need of a lamp shade and a nice snuggly throw blanket would be a nice addition as well #100reveal

  9. Danielle Avatar
    Danielle

    I’ve been watching the videos and enjoying them, but figured the giveaway didn’t apply to me. And yet somehow I found myself at Target yesterday, picking up a GE Reveal light bulb to try out in our living room floor lamp! The $1 off coupon I had helped, but I think your message finally got thru to me – ha! And wow, what an improvement! The white shade on our lamp always looked dingy yellow when it was on at night, but thanks to the new light bulb, it’s back to white.

    Ok, I’m starting to sound like a commercial, but I’m hooked – and would love to try more in our house. I think the kitchen nook light would be a great place to try next. #100reveal

    thanks for sharing!

  10. Vidya Avatar
    Vidya

    Looks lovely! #100reveal

  11. Sarah Avatar
    Sarah

    Are these lamps cfl or LED? I think they would be great in my kid’s bathroom to combat the yellow tones of the tan walls, but I’ve been trying to switch to LED when I buy replacement bulbs…

  12. Jamie G Avatar
    Jamie G

    #100reveal I would love to get some shelves and decorative book ends, as well as a comfy throw, to create the perfect reading nook within my living room! Good luck, everybody!

  13. Christy S. Avatar
    Christy S.

    Wow! I can’t believe what a difference the lighting makes. I can’t wait to try it at my house. #100reveal

  14. tanya Avatar
    tanya

    We don’t have a library but I would set the lighting up in my son’s room because that’s where we read him books and later he would study there in a beautifully lit space. #100reveal

  15. Meg C. Avatar
    Meg C.

    I have a spot in my bedroom that would make a great reading nook, it just needs a reading light #100reveal

  16. Heather Avatar

    I’m amazed at what a difference those new bulbs actually make and I definitely think it’s something we could use in our house… in several rooms. I’ve started to really notice the yellow glow our bulbs cast (especially in nighttime photos).

  17. Sayward Avatar
    Sayward

    I love these #100reveal bulbs. The paint in my living room didn’t come out the way I intended, and I’m wondering if new light bulbs would fix the problem!

  18. Christine Avatar
    Christine

    My husband and I are creating a nursery for our first baby (a girl!), and I’ve been envisioning a cozy corner reading nook where we can nurse, sing, and have story time. GE reveal lighting and $100 to Target would go a long way toward realizing that vision. Thanks for sharing your #100reveal experiences, Nicole!!

  19. Rebecca N Avatar
    Rebecca N

    I would love some cute pillows for my reading chair and a new lamp. Your library looks great! #100reveal

  20. Katie W. Avatar
    Katie W.

    I would get some nice fluffy pillows and a great lamp from target for the corner of our living room. #100reveal

  21. Julie Avatar

    I am a children’s librarian without a suitable reading nook in my apartment! I’d love to make one that I love reading in. #100reveal

  22. Sharon Flasche Avatar
    Sharon Flasche

    #100reveal Love the light from the reveal bulbs, such a difference. I need a reading area in my living room.

  23. Amanda Avatar

    #100reveal I would love to put these in my master!

  24. Ashley Bee Avatar
    Ashley Bee

    If I won the #100reveal contest, I would use the light bulbs and Target gift card to turn my screened in porch into a spring/summer reading haven!

  25. melanie Avatar
    melanie

    it’s so dark in our place in the evening. would love to switch out the bulbs and upgrade our old couch pillows:) #100reveal

  26. Tanya Avatar
    Tanya

    We have an empty corner in our living room that I’m dying to turn into a reading nook for myself. I have my eye on an big floor lamp and have several chairs that would fit perfectly! Much like the old bulbs you switched out, the reveal bulbs would help our place look better and more well lit at night!

  27. Kristen Avatar
    Kristen

    #100reveal bulbs need to go in my room. I love to read in bed.

  28. shells Avatar
    shells

    #100reveal need some serious lighting updates in the nursery

  29. Karen Avatar

    I would definitely put some bulbs in our guest room, it doesn’t get a lot of natural light!

  30. Shelley Avatar
    Shelley

    I can’t believe what a difference that lighting makes! I will be running out this weekend to scoop up those GE Reveal LED bulbs! I love the arrangement of vases on top of your cabinet. Everything is gorgeous! #100reveal

  31. Alexis H Avatar
    Alexis H

    I would add some new lighting and #100reveal bulbs to my living room.

  32. Kaitlin Jenkins Avatar

    I’d love to win and do a #100reveal in my own home!

  33. Lindy Avatar
    Lindy

    I would add these new lights to my entire house. What a difference! #100reveal

  34. JenW Avatar
    JenW

    I know the exact lamp in my house that needs these bulbs! The yellow cast has bothered me for a long time with the white linen drum shade. #100reveal

  35. Taryn W. Avatar
    Taryn W.

    I would love to make a little reading nook just for me…#100reveal

  36. Anna Avatar
    Anna

    Our house has great daytime light but is a cave at night. Looks like #100reveal could be the answer to our lighting woes…

  37. Kate Avatar
    Kate

    We needed a new bulb for a hallway lamp and I remembered your posts about these GE Reveal bulbs so I picked one up and what a difference! Our hallway doesn’t seem like a dungeon or yellow tanning salon with the light on anymore! Would love to win with the #100reveal and replace all of our bulbs!

  38. Amy Avatar
    Amy

    I spend most of my evenings in the livingroom, so I’m thinking that the overhead light fixture there could use some better lightbulbs. #100reveal

  39. Carley Avatar
    Carley

    Love that Target lamp! I’d use it & the GE Reveal bulbs in the corner of my living room with a comfy chair to create a reading spot. #100reveal

  40. Lucinda Avatar
    Lucinda

    I have upstairs landing that gets dark when the sun goes down because there is no overhead light. I would love to use the GE Reveal bulbs next to my favorite chair.

  41. Jackie Avatar

    The right lighting really does make a huge difference, and we desperately need to fix that issue in our living/dining room. #100reveal

  42. Laurie Avatar
    Laurie

    When the Reveals first came out we were so astonished at the difference. My Nana replaced every bulb in the house, before they needed it. I would love to be able to do the same with my apartment. Most especially the hallway where I have art, laundry, the only full mirror and the awesome Target tufted bench with brass cross legs. The light will also spillover into the other rooms for a nice glow, almost as if there was a window in the middle of the building. Instant Remodel :) #100reveal

  43. Kelly Avatar
    Kelly

    #100reveal I really need better lighting in my bathroom!

  44. Deb Avatar
    Deb

    #100reveal bulbs…Just bought a new house, with a HUGE master bedroom. One corner is set up as my own little reading nook. New lighting would make it perfect!

  45. Mary Ann Avatar

    Your posts about these bulbs have been pretty convincing – and inspiring. While at Target yesterday, I (finally!) picked up a few 60 and 100 watt GE Reveal light bulbs…

    First, let me say that I’ve been searching for decent ‘color’ (efficient) light bulbs for YEARS. Seriously, years. I couldn’t count how many ‘too green’ or ‘too sickly yellow’ fluorescent bulbs I’ve given away (or moved to the basement where no one else would see the too-sad light). So – despite your very thorough posts – I still had some doubts…

    Well, I’m officially a convert. I would switch out EVERY possible light bulb in the house to #100reveal. First up, I’d complete the kitchen and dining room. Then, every light on the first floor. Even better than a coat of fresh paint!

    I’ve been trying to pick the perfect almost-taupe paint colors, and it’s been ridiculously time consuming. The difference between day (ooh: tasteful and lovely!) and night (yuck: poopy green-brown illness) has made this simple task SO much harder than necessary… I should have known: The key is GOOD LIGHTING.

  46. Aminah Avatar
    Aminah

    I love this blog for all the ideas! I would love to add more floor lamps like how you’ve done for our library area. Makes the entire area more open, inviting, and energizing. #100reveal

  47. merry z Avatar
    merry z

    I can’t believe the difference between regular and reveal bulbs. I’d love to set up a reading corner in my bedroom. I think I have room for a chair and ottoman. Just need the right light. #100reveal

  48. Zoryana Avatar
    Zoryana

    I think this is the first time I’ve seen your whole library and I gotta say it looks gorgeous! I love the reading nook especially and would be awesome to create a similar reading nook at my house with a lamp from target #100reveal

  49. Liz Avatar
    Liz

    Love these posts and will take a look at this bulb as all of the lighting in our home is by lamp. We have an older home that doesn’t offer overhead lighting any any room. I gotta say, lighting sets the mood though and I love to be able to splurge on lamps to style each space. Loving that new brass floor lamp you just snagged from Target. I could totally see that in our new nursery! #100reveal

  50. Nichole Avatar
    Nichole

    I would love to add some key lighting. I have this wonky magazine table with a lamp attached, which since these articles I switched to a #100reveal bulb. It really makes a difference in the room! Your brass floor lamp looks like it would be a great addition though :)

  51. Kelly Avatar
    Kelly

    #100reveal My son is in his first year of middle school and has developed a love of reading (even when he doesn’t have to for a school assignment). I would set up a reading corner in his bedroom, which we just transitioned from little kid to tween room!

  52. Michellei Avatar
    Michellei

    The difference from the #100reveal bulb is amazing!

  53. Hillary Avatar
    Hillary

    Target has some really cute slipper chairs right now, one of those and a lamp and I’d be all set! #100reveal

  54. Kristin Avatar
    Kristin

    I love the way you placed your sofa in the library. With #100reveal, I would rearrange my living room similar to yours and create space for a reading nook!

  55. Julia Avatar
    Julia

    New throw pillows and led bulbs would go a very long way in our living room! I just switched out a couple CFLs for LEDs and can’t believe the difference.

  56. Julia Avatar
    Julia

    Oops–forgot the #100reveal in the comment above :)

  57. Teresa Avatar
    Teresa

    I’d upgrade the lighting in our windowless bedroom and get some new bedding. The Nate Berkus sheet sets at Target are on my wish list. #100reveal

  58. Carlotta Avatar
    Carlotta

    My daughter needs some lighting by her bed so I can read to her while we are both cuddled in her bed.

  59. Haley W Avatar
    Haley W

    #100reveal I would love to create a reading nook in our living room!

  60. Shannon Avatar
    Shannon

    I would love to use #100reveal to help round out the reading corner in my office. It’s got a comfy chair, but could use a little side table and more light. I’m loving how good the GE Reveal bulbs look here!

  61. kara Avatar
    kara

    #100reveal what i really wish is that Target would bring their pharmacy floor lamp back. but even if they don’t, they have some lovely reading lamps that would cozy up any room in my home! with winter loosening its grip, i’m especially excited to be opening up my 3-season front porch to regular usage, and i need more light!

  62. Elizabeth Avatar
    Elizabeth

    I am always cold so I would invest in a cozy blanket, a nice chair and the right lighting in my reading nook. #100reveal

  63. Kate Avatar
    Kate

    I love your library, Nicole! I would love to use #100reveal to add a reading lamp to the corner of living room, where I often read at night.

  64. Bridget P Avatar
    Bridget P

    it looks great! #100reveal

  65. Megan Avatar
    Megan

    That was smart to add a floor lamp over there. It looks really great. I think that I would of tried to add a small lamp and struggled with the lack for room. The light bulbs actually do make a difference!
    #100reveal

  66. jenn Avatar
    jenn

    #100reveal that brass lamp’s sister needs to come live beside my reading chair in the bedroom! That and a new throw pillow or two would fancy that corner up.

  67. Kristen Avatar
    Kristen

    #100reveal

    I’d paint the bookshelves in my living room and add a few comfy throw pillows to the settee!

  68. Melissa S. Avatar
    Melissa S.

    I need to add a couple of these #100reveal bulbs to my home. I love the light difference they make!

  69. Anna Avatar
    Anna

    I love that Target lamp! Very beautiful space. #100reveal makes everything that much better!

  70. Sarah W Avatar
    Sarah W

    I have loved all of your #100reveal posts! I have the same problem as you, but in my living room. There is a corner that gets very little light at night and I need something to put there. I love the target lamps and would love one in there. :)

  71. Jennifer Avatar
    Jennifer

    Our new library room has only one light at the far end of the room. We have put in a tiny lamp in the corner, but that is not going to cut it! I’d like to add lights to the bookshelves and a nice reading lamp for at least one of the chairs. Thanks again for the giveaway! #100reveal

  72. Katie Nelson Avatar
    Katie Nelson

    There is a perfect corner in my bedroom that needs a chair and a new lamp. I’d love a reading corner there.

  73. karen Avatar
    karen

    My daughter likes to sew while we watch movies. I would use that exact brass floor lamp in our living room #100reveal!

  74. Beth C Avatar
    Beth C

    Ha! I have that very same Target brass floor lamp in my library! #100reveal

  75. Nan Avatar
    Nan

    Getting ready to buy our first house, so I’ll have lots of “dark spots” to brighten!

  76. krystal Avatar
    krystal

    I’m using my formal dining room as a dedicated sewing room but the overhead lighting just isn’t enough for my sewing adventures that invariably last until the we his (I’ll just finish this next step…). #100reveal bulbs paired with a reading lamp (love the one you bought!) would do wonders for my 2am eyes!

  77. Jill Avatar
    Jill

    I have a comfy chair in my dining room and I think it would be perfect for a reading nook. Right now there isn’t any lighting, so a lamp would be a must with a #100reveal bulb of course!

  78. Courtney Avatar
    Courtney

    I would love to create a reading nook for our daughter in our new home. #100reveal would be the perfect light, along with cozy cushions and throws!

  79. Zhaleh Avatar
    Zhaleh

    I’d love to squeeze a chaise and lamp in front of our bookcases for a comfy place to read.

  80. Erin R. Avatar
    Erin R.

    I would actually finish setting up a sweet little reading corner for my kids. I would add another cozy bean bag chair or some big floor pillows and some great lighting.

  81. Shelley O. Avatar
    Shelley O.

    love this week’s #100 Reveal! Couldn’t be more happy with brass making a come back-to me it is classic!
    PS on the Columbia Teaching position.
    PS Crushing on your beautiful red planter on the secretary!

  82. Jessica Avatar
    Jessica

    I’d enhance a window seat reading spot wih the #100reveal! Improving the lighting with this bulb could make all the difference!

  83. Antonina Avatar
    Antonina

    #100reveal
    We started a process of buying our first house!
    And it will be wonderful,to win!
    We have so many ideas/dreams of how to make everything beautiful/ cozy, the win will help.
    Thank u.

  84. AshleyM Avatar
    AshleyM

    #100reveal

    What a fun post! I love that striped sofa! So pretty and goes so well with the black secretary.

    I would love to set up a reading spot in our basement. We already have a great “library” area, but it really is severely lacking in light! I would like to buy a lamp or scone to hang there so we can use the space functionally!

  85. Megan Avatar
    Megan

    i can’t believe the difference the #100Reveal bulbs make in your photos! Love them.

  86. Meegs Avatar

    My husband and I are both big readers, so this #100reveal definitely appealed to me! I would love to make a nice reading nook for us!

  87. Lori Avatar
    Lori

    #100reveal. I would love to add some more light to my life!!! :)

  88. nia Avatar
    nia

    I JUST realized THESE light bulbs are exactly what I need in my dingy living room! What a pain free before-and-after #100reveal!

  89. Alison Avatar
    Alison

    #100reveal I would love to light up cozy spot for reading to my baby in his nursery!

  90. Ashley @ Spite or Flight Avatar

    We’re in the process of building our dream house, and my husband and I are looking forward to starting fresh with LEDs throughout the whole place! It’ll be an investment, for sure, but worth it in the end. I’m so glad you’ve done this series, I’m definitely going to pick up some GE bulbs to try! #100reveal

  91. keegan Avatar
    keegan

    I have a great reading nook with a $5 Ikea light hanging from the ceiling – would love to update the space and make it more cozy and lit! #100reveal

  92. Anna Ransdell Avatar
    Anna Ransdell

    My house is so desperate for light it’s kinda comical- these bulbs would definitely make my art pop!

  93. lillian Avatar
    lillian

    a couple of table lamps would be perfect!

  94. Jessica mcfarlin Avatar
    Jessica mcfarlin

    I would use the ge lights in the playroom “den” along with his Ikea expedit shelf and rocker.

  95. Amanda O. Avatar
    Amanda O.

    #100reveal I too have a library, but it’s housed in our basement guest bedroom. I would love to switch ou t the ugly overhead lights to something more appealing and bright.

  96. Lucas Avatar
    Lucas

    I love the color of the walls in my living space…by day but at night they go from a slightly warm grey to green-beige. My lighting situation needs to be addressed. Also, my new sofa could use some new throw pillows! I’m looking at you target ;)
    #100reveal

  97. Jessica Avatar
    Jessica

    Gorgeous! Can’t wait ’till I have a home with a library someday. Until then, we could use some better lighting and desk supplies in the tiny third bedroom of our apartment we use for a study. #100reveal

  98. Megan C. Avatar
    Megan C.

    I have a chair in the corner of my bedroom for reading, but it desperately needs a floor lamp and pillows to spruce it up. I would love to win this! #100reveal

  99. Kristin Avatar

    Love the library! The lighting really makes a difference. I would love a reading area in our bedroom… Reading light, extra pillows, maybe a throw. #100reveal

  100. Sarah Avatar
    Sarah

    Ditto on the reading area in the bedroom. We have an empty corner and I’d love to get a floor lamp and chair to make a cozy little spot for curling up with a book! #100reveal

  101. Katharine Avatar
    Katharine

    I’m sure the GE #100reveal bulb would really help my husband’s little reading corner in our living room!

  102. Bridgette Avatar
    Bridgette

    I’d set one up in my bedroom. We have great light in the daytime but early mornings and nights could use some light!

  103. JC Avatar
    JC

    I’d set up a reading area near my daughter’s craft/sewing spot with GE Reveal! #100reveal

    Thank you!

  104. Nicky Jones Avatar
    Nicky Jones

    I’ve got the perfect little corner with nothing in it! It’s crying out for a #100reveal. A little side table and some decent lighting and I’d get to work on my stack of not-yet-read books!

  105. patricia g Avatar
    patricia g

    #100reveal I would probably buy the same brass floor lamp to spruce up our living room

  106. Haleigh Avatar
    Haleigh

    I would set up a little reading nook in our bedroom. I have a stack of books on my to-read list, but life always gets in the way! #100reveal

  107. Alli Avatar
    Alli

    I’ve been reading your #100reveal posts (and watching, thanks to your GIFs!) with some skeptism, but this post has me convinced. We have a serious issue with this type of yellow lighting in our living room and I would love to brighten it up with GE #100reveal.

  108. Julie Avatar
    Julie

    wow, totally off topic but would you consider sharing what eye makeup you’re wearing… maybe a tutorial one of these days? :) Looks amazing!

  109. Jenny A. Avatar

    #100reveal – I could use better lighting in the bedroom for late night reading.

  110. Holly Avatar

    I would really love to get some good lighting in my living room. I’ve got a reading nook and an area where I keep all of my knitting supplies and the light is entirely too dim for me. I’m sure it would make my dad happy that I’m reading and working in better light, too… he always comments on that :)

  111. barbara Avatar
    barbara

    Easy- much needed lamps from Target and #100reveal bulbs!

  112. Judy N Avatar
    Judy N

    #100reveal, I have the reading spot but need some floating shelves and pretty file boxes to corral my stuff. And maybe some bookends, too. The GE #100reveal bulbs will make everything look better in that corner!

  113. Isadora Avatar
    Isadora

    Would love to bring new light into my kitchen! #100reveal

  114. Jessica Avatar
    Jessica

    I’d put a #100reveal toward some organization for my office area and the kids’ playroom.

  115. Diana Connor Avatar
    Diana Connor

    Would love to set up a reading area with the help of #100reveal and target!

  116. Christina Avatar
    Christina

    Hi Nicole!

    Thanks for another chance to win! That brass lamp is exactly what I need in the reading nook of our living room; fingers crossed. #100reveal

  117. Stephanie Avatar
    Stephanie

    #100reveal I would bring some new light into my kitchen. It is a sad dim yellow right now.

  118. Christina Avatar
    Christina

    #100reveal – Thanks for another chance to win! That brass lamp is exactly what I need in the reading nook of our living room; fingers crossed.

  119. Nitya Avatar
    Nitya

    The library is looking nicer and nicer with every update. So, I guess your worries about too much oak are put to rest, right :)?
    Also, really like your earrings!!

  120. Emily Avatar

    #100reveal – what a pretty light! I’ve been spending a lot of time looking at lighting lately. I’d add a new throw and pillows to a cozy reading chaise I have set up – and buy a new book too, to see how the pages look with GE reveal bulbs!

  121. Tori Avatar

    I can’t believe how big of a difference a simple bulb change makes! We are getting ready to move and will definitely be making the switch! And a gift card to Target wouldn’t hurt either ;) #100reveal

  122. chaille Clarke Avatar
    chaille Clarke

    we live in a 200 year old house and rely on lamps for much of our lighting. My husband loves to get up early and spend time in the word. He needs a good reading spot! #100reveal

  123. Heather Avatar
    Heather

    Comfy chair or some floor pillows and just the right light. #100reveal

  124. Jamie Avatar
    Jamie

    #100reveal I would buy the same brass floor lamp – love it!

  125. Taffi Avatar
    Taffi

    My son, who is almost 3, has decided he’s a “big boy” and doesn’t want to be rocked. BOOHOO to this mommmy! So to brighten my world, GE #100reveal bulbs would be used in my new bedroom reading nook, which would include the glider I used to soothe him. Now it can be used to soothe my soul!

  126. Ashley Avatar
    Ashley

    I would use the GE #100reveal bulbs to set up a special reading spot in our new school room over a comfy armchair.

  127. Lori Avatar
    Lori

    I’d put those bulbs in my wonderful lamp in the sunroom and read away… #100reveal

  128. HollyO Avatar
    HollyO

    I would love to setup a cute reading book for my kids using new lighting from Target and #100reveal. Library looks great!

  129. Jessica Avatar
    Jessica

    I could totally use a #100reveal makeover in my reading nook that’s currently tucked in a corner of our living room.

  130. Julie Avatar
    Julie

    I will try these! #100reveal bulbs..just blew the other bulb in the dining room.
    And thanks for the tip on that lamp.

  131. sue gaughan Avatar
    sue gaughan

    love the difference in the light. #100reveal I would replace some bulbs and lamps in my dining and living rooms for a less harsh light. Something more natural and soothing! Plus – the lighting is more flattering & I would look younger!

  132. Eva D'Intino Avatar
    Eva D’Intino

    My daughter’a room has the worst lighting, so tht would be first to change in her book nook! #100reveal

  133. Sharon Avatar
    Sharon

    I’d love to have a reading room with reading lamps situated next to comfortable chairs with cozy throws, with lots of windows and plants surrounding me.

  134. Kim Rowell Avatar
    Kim Rowell

    I have a mountain cabin with all wood walls, wood ceilings and wood floors. The last thing I need is yellow lighting!! #100reveal sounds like a solution!

  135. Elizabeth R. Avatar
    Elizabeth R.

    I live in a basement apartment and my bedroom is tucked far away from the windows and the lamp light I have is not good. I would use the #100reveal to replace my existing lights and maybe add more!

  136. cvjn Avatar
    cvjn

    #100reveal for the win. I actually went, to Target and bought some more reveal bulbs for my office which was feeling way to yellow. Next up, I would get better lighting in the living room for reading at night after the kids are in bed. If I get in bed and read, I fall asleep. :)

  137. Andrea Avatar
    Andrea

    so appreciate the great #100reveal giveaway! I’d do pretty much what you did… have been coveting that exact brass floor lamp.

  138. Maggie Avatar
    Maggie

    what a difference the lighting makes! Love the floor lamp and the cute vases. I’ve really enjoyed the #100reveal posts!

  139. Norma Avatar
    Norma

    Change out my light bulbs for #100reveal and get some sort of chair side table and boxes/baskets to hold bookmarks, pens, and note books. I keep a notebook of all the books I have read. I also have a notebook for note taking and one to collect quotes that touch me.

  140. Abby J. Avatar
    Abby J.

    #100reveal

    We’ve got a little corner tucked away by our loveseat that needs an end table and a nice table lamp. Our living room light is currently only two badly aging recessed lights, and we really need some more lamps to brighten the room!

  141. Marcie Avatar
    Marcie

    I am hopeful spring is coming while looking at the beautiful lighting change in your home. The energy savings are also an added bonus. We’ve seen almost a 50% rise in energy costs here on the East Coast. Thank you, I am ready to make the swap!

    1. Marcie Avatar
      Marcie

      #100reveal on my list of changes!

  142. Holly Avatar
    Holly

    Love the blog, the very regular GE-sponsored lighting posts are becoming tiresome even with giveaways.

  143. Lori Avatar
    Lori

    #100reveal my living room

  144. mary Avatar
    mary

    i’d love to try the ge #100reveal in my house – we have such poor lighting that i’m sure these bulbs would make a huge difference!

  145. Allison Avatar
    Allison

    We have this great spot in our master bedroom that screams reading nook,and has been what we have always envisioned there– we just have never gotten to it. We are expecting our first child so a nice little reading/sleeping nook getaway will be just what we’ll need. #100reveal

  146. Lauren Avatar
    Lauren

    I would add a floor lamp to my family room. #100reveal

  147. Elizabeth G. Avatar
    Elizabeth G.

    I would love to try these light bulbs! #100reveal

  148. megan Avatar
    megan

    Our reading corner has only overhead lighting. A reading light would be a terrific improvement!

  149. Krystle Avatar

    Need those bulbs! We are renoing our bathroom and the led lights we put in made the colors go south. #100reveal

  150. Nicole Serena Avatar
    Nicole Serena

    I would love new lighting in my casual dining area! #100reveal

  151. CR Williams Avatar
    CR Williams

    I wouldn’t set up a reading spot but I would buy something else for my bedroom.

  152. Laura Avatar

    i love targets nmidcentury collection. I would love to buy a new lamp, chair and reveal lighting to make a cozy reading spot in my new sunroom!

  153. Sandra P Avatar
    Sandra P

    Our guest bedroom, which also doubles as our library, could use some new lighting so the the #100reveal giveaway would come in handy!

  154. Allison Avatar
    Allison

    #100reveal

    I want to paint some builtins and add some bookshelf lights above them.

  155. Katie Avatar
    Katie

    #100 reveal .. I’d love to add more accessories and lighting to many of my rooms! It will be hard to choose where to start!

  156. Mom Avatar
    Mom

    #100reveal – I would add new lighting to our
    Living room!

  157. Sarah Avatar
    Sarah

    #100reveal
    We moved to a new home in the fall and baby #2 is coming in June. There are sever spots I could use more lighting and accessories!

  158. C Newton Avatar
    C Newton

    I have the reading spot, I’d just get new bulbs!

  159. Katheryn Avatar
    Katheryn

    #100reveal
    Thanks for this post…love your decorating style. Thanks!

  160. Rachel Avatar
    Rachel

    I’d set up a reading spot with two lamps to make sure that I can read easily!

  161. Debra Leslie Avatar
    Debra Leslie

    #100reveal
    Wow! I need to try these out. We have a lot of dull lighting at the new house. I will have to try them in a room!

  162. Autumn Avatar
    Autumn

    I would like to spruce up my reading nook. #100 reveal

  163. Alison Avatar
    Alison

    I would definitely buy some GE Reveal light bulbs (I’m sold!) and Threshold lighting for my living room which is in desperate need of a new lamp! #100reveal

  164. Raquel Avatar
    Raquel

    i want to set up a corner of my office with a comfy chair and a floor lamp, maybe table lamp for reading and for lounging. Sometimes when I’m working kids come in and want to hang out or chat. That would be a good place for them to do that!

  165. Erin Avatar
    Erin

    I love reading in the living room, but the lighting is too dim at night. New lights would help! #100reveal

  166. Megan r Avatar

    I’ve been thinking up a reading nook for my son who has recently fallen in love with chapter books. Love the lamp you chose! #100reveal

  167. Heather Avatar
    Heather

    Our TV room/den area is very dark so a new light would definitely help. #100reveal

  168. Sara Avatar

    Love the light reveal! My living room has no overhead light and there a lot of little lamps. I would like to get some more statement lamps and shades to brighten it up with the GE reveal lights! #100reveal

  169. Emma Avatar
    Emma

    Well first I’d need to up my cozy reading chair game. Our living room isn’t as inviting as I’d like so I hardly spend any time there anymore. Target has some great chairs that I’ve definitely got my eye on! The Zuo Aventura, Abbyson Living Kendall Tufted Armchair, and the LumiSource Rockwell Accent would be lovely paired with that brass floor lamp (lit with a #100reveal of course), a good book, and a cup of chai. A girl can dream, right?!

  170. Sofia Avatar
    Sofia

    Oh how timely! The light in my living room, right next to the built in bookshelves went out. I would totally use the #100reveal to spruce up the reading area!

  171. Brooke Avatar

    I’d definitely use the #100reveal lighting in my daughter’s new “big girl room.” I have big plans for the space, I just need to set aside the time to shop and finish!

  172. katie Avatar
    katie

    I’ve got the same problem! My reading area is really in my bed, but it’s either too bright or too dark… I’d swap out the lightbulbs in the lamp next to my bed for a brighter light. :) #100reveal

  173. Kendall Avatar
    Kendall

    There is an awkward corner in my living room with an oversized comfy chair too far from the television to be used for much other than reading. The only problem is I do not have a decent lamp and shelf for reading material. This giveaway would help change that! I can see a small bookshelf with a beautiful lamp with GE reveal lighting! #100reveal

  174. Erin Avatar
    Erin

    #100reveal I love what you’ve done!

  175. Allyson Avatar
    Allyson

    #100reveal
    I’m trying to reclaim a room of my own and set up a reading area!

  176. Rach McP Avatar
    Rach McP

    obsessed with this Threshold jumbo architect floor lamp http://bit.ly/1DH9JRH — and it’s on sale, so I’d add a pair of seagrass cubes for magazines http://bit.ly/1FOpeH3 #100reveal

  177. Jessica Avatar
    Jessica

    We have these great areas just outside our lofted master and guest bedrooms, I call them the ‘catwalks’, that I’ve been meaning to turn into reading nooks forever. I really just need to add floor lamps and some cute little side tables, perfect for laying down a book and a warm mug.

  178. Alex Lee House Plans Avatar

    Oh dear! The designs featured for the library is very nice… can’t wait to incorporate something similar in an upcoming project. ^_^

  179. Kirsten Newcomb Avatar
    Kirsten Newcomb

    I have the most comfortable chair in my sitting room but it’s so old and ugly. I would definitely try and spruce it up and get a new floor lamp! #100reveal

  180. Jennifer Avatar

    If you’re trying to show the true color differences between the lightbulbs, the best option would be to take pictures using RAW file formats (the big brother of JPG). RAW format is generally found in more expensive cameras or DSLRs like the Canon Rebel line or Nikon D series. It is perfect for these kinds of photos. It is the unprocessed picture, without any influence of the camera on correcting colors/lighting/shadows. Especially indoors, finding “true” white is only possible with RAW format. My picture I linked to shows the difference between what the camera saw in RAW, and true white (found with Adobe Lightroom).

  181. Rentalic Avatar

    You did a great work and it is very impressive and thanks for sharing.

  182. Claudia Avatar

    I love the library! I would love a makeover in my office!

  183. Victor Avatar

    Nice project! I would love to win and get new lights for my living room. Thanks for the chance! #100revealSweepstakes

  184. Claudia Avatar

    The library looks great! Love the décor! Would be great to win such a wonderful prize and to renew some things at home. #100revealSweepstakes

  185. Jennifer C Avatar
    Jennifer C

    I have a great chair in my living room for reading but I only have one lamp in the room. I really need a floor lamp to put in the corner with the chair. #100reveal

  186. Dana Avatar
    Dana

    I live in Alaska — I always need more lighting!!

  187. Dana Avatar
    Dana

    I live in Alaska — I always need more lighting!! #100reveal

  188. Caitlyn Avatar
    Caitlyn

    My hope is to build a bench seat next to my picture window and build bookshelves on either side to make it a nice reading nook. #100reveal

  189. Janice Gilliland Avatar
    Janice Gilliland

    I love reveal bulbs!

  190. June Bauman Avatar

    #100reveal light could certainly make some
    Great updates in several areas of our house.Good
    Lighting is very important in Alaska, the
    Land of the midnight sun only I the summer.
    C

  191. ms tk Avatar
    ms tk

    i have a little reading nook that could use some fun lamps and great lighting! #100reveal

  192. Chelsea Avatar
    Chelsea

    I likewise have a very dark library. It doesn’t even have overhead lighting. I should get on that already! #100reveal