We’ve got light in our half bath again!
If you’ve been reading our blog for a while, you’ll probably recognize the light fixture. It came with us from our old house, and I’m really diggin’ the way it plays with the birds on the walls in there. We used one of those silver-crowned light bulbs so that “visitors” don’t get blinded if they look up at the ceiling. The light shines up out of the bulb, not down through the silver part, and it’s really working out great!
We’re using a lot of earth tones, and blues & greens on the first level of our house because those seem to be our “comfort colors”, and we love the idea of bringing the feeling of outside, in- especially this time of year!
The temperatures have been bouncing around quite a bit here in Alabama, but it’s been so fun to witness the earth Springing to life over the past few weeks!
so fresh and pretty…keep sharing, you always inspire me. xoxo love from muskoka
The tree’s picture is wonderful. I love the idea of using earth colors. I think it’s relaxing and in harmony with nature.
Lovin’ that light!!! I have never heard of those light bulbs! They are a must have!
Have a pretty day!
Kristin
I recognized the light immediately! Love it!
I’ve never heard of those bulbs – but I WILL be checking them out!
Hey Layla, love the light. I am a huge fan of barn lighting fixtures. Once again you guys are beating us to Spring. Gives me hope that our grass will eventually green up and that the leaves will start to bud. Looks like we are going to get a late start to Spring here in Southern Ontario. But looking at that lovely tree gives me hope that there is some peek of Spring. Can’t wait to see the rest of the Bathroom!
One more thing…… I forgot to ask…. what is the name of the wallpaper in the bathroom- cute beyond words!!
Here’s a link to that post, Megan! 🙂
https://theletteredcottage.net/half-bath-update-paint-and-paper/
What type of tree?? Very cool…
I’m hoping to get a similar light for our laundry/mud room. So cute! I will definitely use the silver bulb…makes a lot of sense with those open-bottom fixtures.
It’s perfect! Silver crowned?! Never knew there was such a thing! I’ll be looking for them!
Long-time reader, first-time commentor (sorry!!). Just wanted to let you know how much I love your style. Feels so light and breezy. You make this California girl want to head south!! Keep up the amazing work and prayers for you on your adoption journey 🙂
i’m totally swooning over that light….love love love!!!
Oh, your light fixture is PERFECT in there. Smart to use the silver crowned bulb in there, too. Fantastic!
It looks great!! Would you recommend that style light as a ceiling light for a bedroom? I have been thinking about a barn light for my sons room but I don’t want it t
Dang it! I don’t want it to be too dark in there.
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I agree with needing Spring inside this time of year! Great comfort colors too! My husbands favorite color is blue and mine is green!
Love the light and all the colors you’re choosing. x
Hi Layla, Its funny because my husband and I are building our house (as in, WE are building our house!!) and today I received on my door step FOUR red barn light electric pendant lights for the kitchen. I often think of you selling your house and think, “How sad that they don’t have that awesome barn light anymore”…. no idea that you moved it with you! YAY!!! It looks awesome in your half bath. AND, I want you to know the reason I went with barn lights through Barn Light Electric is because of your recommendation all that time ago! Thanks for your blog, which I NEVER tire of reading! ~ Dori ~
Congrats on the building project, Dori! That sounds AWESOME! 😀 And yeah, we brought lots of things with us from the old place. We look forward to using it all here at the new place, too! 😀
It looks dreamy! Truly, I love your decorating style – we’re renovating our home, and your site is my absolute favorite.
We got some lights from Barn Light Electric too – thanks for the light bulb tip! I’ll be ordering a few of those.
love that light! and the wallpaper is perfect with it!
oh layla, this turned out so terrific! you and kevin have stunning style!
Loving that light fixture! What a fun punch of color!
I love the wallpaper and I see it popping up everywhere now! Some pair it with punchy colors but I really really really LOVE the vintage looking light fixture that picks up on the teal!
Layla, I love the Barn Light! Where did you find something like that?
I really love the makeover of your half bath!
The wallpaper, the colors and this lamp. So great!
Love, Midsommarflicka
How funny that you’re deciding to use blues/greens.
We just bought a new house in November, and the open parts of the house we painted a neutral color, but the living room is Olympic’s “Mount Airy” (blue) and the dining room will have board & batten after I rip down 109872 miles of 20 year old wallpaper, and I really want to paint the top third a color called “tossed salad!” I LOVE blue and green together. I read in a magazine a few years ago that should never be afraid of mixing colors together if you see them outside, because nature is beautiful.
Now if only I could figure out how to STYLE it all…
I love how y’all do it. Definitely taking ideas from your blogs! Thanks!
I love your style, Layla and Kev. What you’ve done so far is just happy and uplifting. Can’t wait to see more!
Been following your adoption process too, we’re cheering for you!
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The whole room looks amazing! I love it. We made the trip from Wisconsin to Gulf Shores, Alabama for spring break and are having a wonderful time, despite the cooler temps. Our 3 boys still swim everyday…only a Wisconsinite would swim with an air temperature of 47 degrees! We’ve done a lot of exploring and loved seeing the Blue Angels practice on Tuesday. We are hoping for a couple of warmer days today and tomorrow and will then head up to Montgomery to spend Easter with our friends. He is Risen! Blessed Easter to you, Layla & Kevin!
I’ve been following your blog for what seems like years and I pretty much love every design you do, but I must admit I was worried about that wallpaper. That is, until you added the light! I ‘get it’ and I’m soooo back onboard now… Can’t wait to see the finished bathroom!! 🙂
Love it! I was wondering if that light would end up in that space :). I have been seriously inspired with how you guys have been able to make a newer and more finished house feeling so cozy–thanks for sharing!
I can relate! I just did a makeover in my closet and had to pick a new light fixture. Of course there were problems installing and we were without a light in there for a few days. Not good! ha. Now my light is in and it makes me happy to look at it. Love your bathroom – great color!
The bathroom is really coming together! It looks really good!
I LOVE THIS LIGHT! Loved it in the last house too. Thanks for inspiring! 🙂
One of my fav restaurants here in Downtown Raleigh have fixtures like that and I covet them! I really like the color of this one- almost tiffany blue!
Success! It looks great, I love the bird detail — we are currently in the middle of our own bath reno, and I can’t wait for it to be done!
Such a pretty fixture! I’m excited to see the whole thing 🙂
Where did you find the light? Fabulous!
love the bathroom and love the light!!! i was just on their site and got royally confused with all the options!!! what size is yours? that’s exactly what i have been looking for for our bathroom – and the price is right! thanks!!!