Interesting Overhead Lighting in Bedrooms

I'm working on a bedroom project right now that needs a really awesome overhead light to replace the boring ceiling fan. A chandelier? Lantern? Drum shade?

Here are some of the photos that are inspiring me...

































Not a bedroom (but I'm loving this light!)













What's your favorite type of overhead lighting?
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21 comments:

  1. LindyMarch 31, 2009 at 9:15 AM

    I love chandelier's and lanterns. Unfortunately, I live in Atlanta, GA and a ceiling fan is just about a necessity if you don't want your air conditioning running constantly!

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  2. Smitten DesignMarch 31, 2009 at 9:22 AM

    I've just discovered your blog and it is such a treat to see your updates! You have such a great eye for design and I love how "hands on" you are in the design process.
    I wish I didn't need the sound of a fan when I sleep because I'd install a glitzy chandelier over my bed.

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  3. la la LovelyMarch 31, 2009 at 10:26 AM

    Wow.. these are some great images. I'm currently working on my bedroom (you can see pics over at my blog) so this is a great help. I love a good sparkling chandelier. Beautiful blog!
    x Trina

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  4. High-Heeled Foot in the doorMarch 31, 2009 at 10:30 AM

    I love a chandelier as well. I wanted one in my bedroom, but with the bed directly under the light and not a huge amount of height it couldn't happen.

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  5. UnknownMarch 31, 2009 at 10:48 AM

    So many of these rooms are gorgeous! I have a lot of the same ones saved to my files. I love the look of a beautiful chandelier over a bed, but I live in hot, muggy Houston and a fan is an absolute necessity. It's just too bad that the majority are hideous.

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  6. JenniferMarch 31, 2009 at 11:18 AM

    if you can do without overhead lighting there are so good-looking fans that don't have lights. they have a more sleek profile.

    I'm loving lanterns in every possible room at the moment!

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  7. Paddywack DesignsMarch 31, 2009 at 11:31 AM

    Thanks so much for the post... I've been wanting to replace our light in the bedroom... I've been leaning toward a chandelier, but I was supristed at how much I liked the latern style lighting. .. decisions, decisions.

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  8. SaraMarch 31, 2009 at 11:38 AM

    Just came across your blog and love it! Beautiful pics.

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  9. NikkiMarch 31, 2009 at 12:23 PM

    we need a DIY for some of those! ;)

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  10. ReneeMarch 31, 2009 at 2:31 PM

    I vote no on the disco ball.

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  11. UnknownMarch 31, 2009 at 3:59 PM

    Oh, my goodness, I know that you wanted us to look at the lights, but I was swooning over the benches at the foot of the beds!!! I guess that's because that's what I'm coveting right now. That polka dot one in #3 is to die for!!

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  12. paulaMarch 31, 2009 at 4:29 PM

    I absolutely adore a pretty overhead fixture.

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  13. beam aims northMarch 31, 2009 at 5:08 PM

    The first picture is lovely -- where did you find it?

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  14. Full HouseMarch 31, 2009 at 7:58 PM

    You have sure collected some great images.

    I really still want to hire you because you pretty much know what's going on:-)

    Christina

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  15. red tickingApril 1, 2009 at 12:49 AM

    fabulous post..., and i might have the corbels you are looking for... if you are interested, let me know! ...red ticking ... pam

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  16. KatherineApril 1, 2009 at 12:48 PM

    Where do you get all of your photos from? I love that orange and blue bedroom! The combo is so unexpected, but I know I would love waking up feeling sunny and cheery even in the dead of winter with those colors around me.

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  17. kelleypApril 1, 2009 at 12:49 PM

    must have a fan in Phoenix but if i could have a hanging light fixture i would go with latern. drum shades and chandeliers are hard to dust! laterns are practical and pretty.

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  18. Catherine PeartApril 17, 2009 at 9:07 AM

    I am liking the ball chandelier, the carriage lanterns and the white ufo looking light.....

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  19. JoriMarch 15, 2011 at 1:29 PM

    I was wondering if you could tell me where to get the lantern style pendant in the second picture down (from the top of your post). Thanks so much! Jori
    jori_ryan@att.net

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  20. ShamicaMay 25, 2011 at 5:23 PM

    I know this is an old post. There were so many choices. What did you go with? I love all of the pictures. You always have the best inspiration pics.

    Mica

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  21. ShamicaMay 25, 2011 at 5:29 PM

    I know this is an old post. There were so many choices. What did you go with? I love all of the pictures. You always have the best inspiration pics.

    Mica

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