Splurges v. Savings...Task Lights

Sometimes I'm out shopping for something totally practical and get distracted by beautiful things that I really don't need. This problem becomes even more pronounced when I get myself into IKEA. 

I have plenty of lamps in my house, but this one caught my eye and I've seriously been thinking about it all week.

Meet the Savings 

Image Source: Ikea.com

I have such a crush on this task light...it's becoming a problem. 

Why am I making such a big deal about this? Well, look at it! It's beautiful! The perfect mix of traditional, practical, a little industrial with a hint of nautical! And it's from IKEA, which means it's affordable!

If you're crushing, too...

This is the Barometer Work Lamp from IKEA in nickel (also available in red)

It's yours from only $49.99

Also check out the Barometer Floor Lamp for $10 more. 

Meet the Splurges

This is Splurges v. Savings, right? Allow me to introduce you to the exact same styling, but for at least three times the price. There is definitely an upgrade in quality of materials when you decide to splurge, but when it comes to style...the lamp from IKEA packs as good of a punch as it's expensive cousins.

Image Source: RestorationHardware.com

Restoration Hardware

Franklin Pharmacy Task Lamp

Antique Nickel

$229

Image Source: PotteryBarn.com

Pottery Barn

Cole Task Table Lamp

Antique Silver 

$149

The Moral of the Story

You don't have to spend a lot of money to get great style! You just have to look in the right places. IKEA is always one of the right places.

Have you found a great deal for the next Splurges v. Savings? Share it at helloroost@gmail.com!

Sources:

Barometer Work Lamp from IKEA. $49.99. See it here: http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/70089584/#/70089584

Barometer Floor Lamp from IKEA. $59.99. See it here: http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/30089576/

Franklin Pharmacy Task Lamp from Restoration Hardware. $229. See it here: http://www.potterybarn.com/products/cole-boom-task-table-lamp/?pkey=ctable-floor-lamps

Cole Task Table Lamp from Pottery Barn. $149. See it here: http://www.potterybarn.com/products/cole-boom-task-table-lamp/?pkey=ctable-floor-lamps

Weekend Project: Rope Railing

I'll be the first to admit: I'm a sucker for anything nautically inspired.

Don't get me wrong, my house isn't filled with wooden seagull statues and fishing nets. But, new ideas and products that are seafaring and great design at the same time? I'm totally game.

Image Source: House Beautiful Online. "!0 Daring Decorating Ideas" Gallery. See Sources below.

This stairway designed by Thom Filicia is fantastic. 

There are two major reasons why I love it so much:

1. Even though it's nautical, it could fit in with so many styles! It will look just as good in your glamorous transitional house as it will in your summer cottage on the Cape. It will even look great with all of that furniture from Restoration Hardware that you've been eye-ing.

2. You can totally do this yourself in a day. Buy some yardage of the thickest rope you can your hands on and hang it with some antique coat hooks or drapery brackets. The sky is really the limit for mounting options. You could even use the mounting brackets for brass foot rails (available at railing and hardware stores for around $20) if you're worried about the rope slipping off of the hooks. 

 I love this. Have I mentioned how much I love this?

Schedule this into your weekend and then send me the pictures so I can be jealous!

helloroost@gmail.com

Sources:

House Beautiful. Design by Thom Filicia. Image from "10 Daring Decorating Ideas" Gallery at 

http://www.housebeautiful.com/decorating/home-makeovers/creative-unique-decorating-ideas-0211?click=pp#slide-8