When selecting accessories for your space, you need to consider the type and size/scale of your furniture. Tiny artwork and lamps that are too small are typical mistakes that a lot of people make when decorating a space. For example, notice the lamps I used to have on my nightstand. The lamps were clearly too small to be paired with my night tables and bed. The size of the furniture suggested that I needed lamps with a more substantial base. (Notice that I purchased a new bed since the one shown in this photo. That's another story and blog post!).
I searched for lamps and came across these at a local furniture store in Little Rock. I was hesitant to purchase the lamps at first because I thought they were too modern for my traditional bedroom. On the advice of a friend who is a decorator, I decided to purchase the lamps and I am glad I did. Here is how my beside tables look with lamps that are better scaled for the room:
The lamps have a larger, more substantial base. Also, the lampshades are larger. The other lamps had a more delicate base and also were done in a shiny brass finish. It was definitely time for more updated lamps.
