Bye Bye Boob Light & a Sneak Peek of the Office
I bought this Tord Boontje Midsummer Light a million years ago but never installed it anywhere. When we moved into this house, I knew that my office would be the perfect place for it because this is the light fixture that was in there:
Tommy, the sidekick on Sarah’s House, calls these “boob lights” and I think that’s dead on.
The weird thing is the Tord Boontje light was supposed to come with a cord but it didn’t and I couldn’t be bothered to do anything about it. It also came with a plastic cone/cover which got misplaced during the move. So I had to improvise.
So, I got this pendant at Ikea:
and had dear, sweet hubby install it. I then draped the yellow part of the light over the pendant. (The light is green and yellow but I only wanted the yellow.) And here is how it turned out:
I think it adds a nice color and texture to the room.
There’s still more to do in my office but I think it’s time for a peek.
We brought in the table that used to be in the eat-in area of the kitchen. My plan was/is to use blue or yellow chairs but for now, I paired it with the two Pantons. They make the room a lot more white than planned but I’m kind of liking that (when do I not like white?) so we’ll see about the other chairs. There’s still art to hang and the inspiration wall to finish so stay tuned for more.
Very nice! I love the new fixture.
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LOVE all the white! What a lovely space to work!
Ewww! I hate boob lights!! They are all over my house! Those Tord Boonjte lights have been on my wish list for a while now. It looks gorgeous!
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I have always called those lights the same thing and wondered if anyone else thought that! your office is looking awesome!
Ally – no shock to me that your office looks great, really great. Had to chuckle as I purchased the same TB light when I lived in Seattle but in silver. The other day in a fit of cleaning rage I threw it out..sh*t, what was I thinking?
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Hahahaha boob light, they really have to stop putting those things in new homes… so awful.
Looks great! I got rid of one boob light in my bedroom and have two more to go. Ahhh, a renter's punishment!
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that is totally fabulous!
<3 Cara
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Wow, it changes the whole room! I love it! Amazing what one pice of furniture can do.
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I will never be able to look at a ceiling light again without thinking about boobs! Thanks! You definitely upgraded with the new pendant!
Great Ikea hack and beautiful light fixture. Can't wait to see the rest of your office.
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I love the room and I like that everything is crsip and white…so much light in there it would be the perfect space to do design work. Can't wait to see more!
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Love the light…and the large window – it looks like a wonderful place to work.
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I love the Tod Boontje light, I actually spotted it in a lighting store nearby and thought it would be perfect for our dark guest room. Love how you solved the problem!
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Can you please tell me where the pink and blue pillow are from? I love the pattern and the color is beautfiul!
Thanks for the nice feeback, guys!
Deb: Go back and get it!!!
Jade: I was the same way when I heard Tommy say that!
Sara: The blue pillow was from Crate & Barrel a year or two ago. I got the pink one a really long time ago at a local store in New York. (Sorry that's not that helpful!)
I like a round or curvy work table like yours. But I don't think my mom would've allowed me to say "Tord Boontje" around the house.
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Your new light looks great, and you've created something that's nicer and less busy than the original. And that's going to be a lovely office – lucky you to have the elegant window as a focal point.
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looking fabulous!
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thanks for the white tip today…
and i love the way the office is looking!
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so love this!! trying to figure out where in my house i can (attempt) to do this.
… ps. blogged about you today!
Looking good — the light adds some needed texture. And I think all white with a few pops of color here and there is always a winner.
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I'm loving it. Can't wait to see the finished room. It could end up to be my style in one picture!
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Love me some Tord….looks so nice against the white!
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It's a Boontje Call! Sorry..couldn't help it…it's the heat.
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Looks like a great space to work. I love it!
-FringeGirl
What a great space you're creating.Your new light is amazing.
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Love it already, its soo you!! Im cracking up at the boob light statement because that's exactly what i call them too!!!! i took all of our down!!
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Wow, that light looks so great!
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Wow, that light is awesome! I've also been luvin' his rugs.
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I love this over the pendant light.
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your workspace is so bright & cheery! quite adore all the white…
xo
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Looking so good!
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I call them "boob lights" too and am not a fan (of boob lights…I am definitely a fan of "Sarah's House!). Your new light fixture is excellent…it's just so lovely and whimsical!
: )
Julie M.
Wow, your office is looking great so far. The Panton chair look fabulous with the bright cushions on them – really breaks up the white.
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Love the new light…the boob light definitely had to go! Tracey xx
Shaping up very nicely
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Awesome. This space is amazing
xoxo,
raru
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Aah that is the perfect name for the old lamp..and that is what I will call them from now on.
Love your improvisation. Clever girl!
The lamp and the office look great. You know I love a white room like this – it's a Swedish thang..!
I think you should keep the Pantons and add colour through the art & flowers.
xx Charlotta
P.S. Like your new copyright sign-off. If that doesn't tell those ba…rds to keep their mittens off your posts..!
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I'm loving it!!
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This is so strange – I just happened upon Tord Boontje's lamps just by chance for the first time ever this morning when searching online for something completely different! Isn't it funny how often that sort of thing happens?
Love his lamps!
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ally, it looks amazing! way to improvise. more sneak peeks, please!
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LOL!! I always thought they looked like boobs too! We have a couple in our house too, and that's how I've referred to them before (and then my husband always looks at me kind of weirdly..)
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Haha!! I took out what we have coined the "Nipple Lamps" too! They're so gross and my apartment had THREE of them!! I installed other lighting fixtures in replace of my nipples, but I didn't think of the Tord Boontje light, which I also have a version of given to me by my lovely boyfriend. The light looks great though! Love the pop of color at the ceiling and I'm sure it adds a great amount of warmth when the light is turned on.
Oh no now I can't look at our boob lights in the same way again, EVER! Told my husband that and he cracked up and said YESSS they do look like a boob!
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