After I revealed the new wardrobes in the bedroom, I shared a sore point that also desperately needed to be addressed. I had removed the previous light fitting that had been too big and subsequently sold it but hadn’t decided on a new one to take its place. In my post, I talked about some of the choices I was considering and that I had two main favourites. Unfortunately, neither were affordable at the time.
Well, I have to say, you guys STEPPED UP. I received a bunch of comments sharing a few great sources for light fixtures and further, received a number of emails from various lovely peeps sharing some other wonderful light fittings that could fit the bill for the space – both physically as well as financially. Y’all rock my world for real – thank you all. One such reader, Lizzy from Living Pretty (go check out her blog btw because she’s got fab taste), sent me an eBay listing for one of my main choices – the Dar Atticus that I’d been in love with for years. It was new but out of the original packaging. It normally sells for around Β£520 (ouch) but the eBay listing had a ‘Buy It Now’ for Β£138. I MEAN WHAT?! That was a savings of over Β£300 even with the shipping of Β£15 tacked on. I couldn’t hit that ‘buy’ button fast enough.
The light fixture actually turned up fairly quickly and this weekend, Wayne put it up for me. I need to get the lightbulbs for it (I know, I’m horribly impatient) but those should turn up soon so we’ll finally have a proper light in here again – yay! However, that didn’t stop me from taking like a million pictures of it to share with you guys.
I love how well it goes with all the other gold bits and pieces in the room – it pulls in that ornate gold mirror and the little starburst mirror above the bed as well as the gold frames on the prints and just feels like it was made for the space. The size is great as well – big enough that it grabs your attention but not so big as to overwhelm the space (which unfortunately, is what my previous one did).
I’m seriously in love with it. It’s exactly what I wanted for this space – something gold, glam and statement-making and this beauty does all of that and more. So just a HUGE thank you to Lizzy for sending me that link and a huge thanks to all you guys for the messages. I still need a light fixture for the dressing room and I’m saving a few other options for when I get around to that so I’ll share those when that finally happens.
In the meantime, what do you think of the new light fixture? Is it what you would have chosen for this space? Find any amazing bargains on eBay lately? Go on, share.
Yay for readers stepping up! :D The light fixture is great. I love the second pic, with the light and the starburst mirror, reflected in the OTHER mirror!
Also, not gonna lie, I’m kind of turned on because of how spotlessly clean that mirror is.
It’s just perfect and lives perfectly with the piece over your bed.. Was that a happy coincidence or were you looking for something like this.. It is an amazing light fixture..
Bargain of the year! Now be sure you take some time just to sit back and admire the results of your brilliant work in both the dining room and the bedroom. I think we often do all the hard work, and then don’t take time afterwards just to enjoy what we’ve done.
two words. DREAM. E.
Wow – that is just perfect for that room. Honestly, I don’t think you could find a light that works as well. As you said, it picks up all the gold touches and… just wow! LOVE IT!
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Oh yay! What a total bargain. So pleased you managed to get your first choice after all and it didn’t break the bank. Looks totally amazeballs. Love it!
Oh my word, it’s absolutely stunning!!! Although I am a huge fan of the Mouille style light (and shhh… plotting a spot to place one in our new home!), the gold is a million times more perfect for your gorgeous bedroom!
Gorgeous! Your readers rocks!
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It looks awesome! It was a total fluke – I was searching for chairs or something and clicked “Sellers’ other items” and found it. So glad it worked out & I could help – it seriously looks made for your bedroom! And thanks so much for the link love, you’re a doll :) x
You are lucky my girl because you deserve it!!! It is the absolute light fixture for this bedroom… love it, love it, love it!!!
The light looks fantastic, its like the icing on a cake, it finshes the room off beautifully, and what a bargin xxx
Your home is becoming a jewel box of ideas. Luckily you can take the best bits with you if and when you move.
Oh my that light is totally swoon worthy! I love, love, love it. Looks amazing in your bedroom. Hope you spend many hours in there soaking up it’s loveliness.
It’s like it was meant to be. Just stunning.
Love the pendant light, totally your style, really glamorous and picks up all the other gold accents.
That fitting is TO DIE FOR Kimberly! Dontchya just love it when a plan comes together…and under budget? Nice work and well done Lizzy! ;-)
Kimberly that light fixture is totally amazing. To me, It’s sexy, and alluring with an ethnic vibe. In a word it’s HAUTE!!!
What. A. Bargain. Kudos, Lizzy! It’s amazing, so perfect for your bedroom and who can blame you for showing it off IMMEDIATELY?!
I predict viral pinning! It is very special that pendant and looks made for the room. Great choices all round the room!
In love! And that shot through the mirror is devine
Love these ! OMG How do you have such pretty room ideas. I am going to try this as soon as I find some marbly paper. I have too much stuff. This is great help for the hoarders in all of us!!
I love it! I’ve had my eye on this fitting for ages…I just can’t decide where to put it if I buy it?! Do you think this light fitting would work in the neutral palette kitchen dining room?
Thank you.