Thursday, June 7, 2012

$5 Dining Makeover

BEFORE:
Our dining room had a ceiling fan as the main light source.
We’ve never used the fan, and it just seemed weird above our eating space.IMG_1199
I found this brass chandelier at the thrift store for $5.
With a wash, primer, and oil rubbed bronze spray paint, we have an actual light fixture that’s a chandelier and has more light with two more light bulbs.
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Pretty good update for only $5!IMG_1200

16 comments:

  1. Valerie EarnestJune 7, 2012 at 10:54 AM

    That turned out really nice! Amazing what spray paint can do :)

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  2. Cari HomemakerJune 7, 2012 at 11:58 AM

    Yes! I agree. Ceiling fans are totally weird over an eating space. My husband thought I was crazy when I told him we needed to change kitchen light fixtures for that reason. Yours looks awesome, and you can't beat the price.

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  3. KatieJune 7, 2012 at 12:19 PM

    That looks terrific!
    The change in color makes a huge difference.

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  4. AmandaJune 7, 2012 at 12:50 PM

    Wow, I never would have figured that old light fixture would have fixed up so well. Bravo!

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  5. pinksuedeshoeJune 7, 2012 at 3:08 PM

    Woah, I'm totally impressed!

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  6. Jess@craftiness is not optionalJune 7, 2012 at 3:48 PM

    It looks amazing!

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  7. www.inspired-housewife.comJune 7, 2012 at 5:24 PM

    That turned out beautiful and I love it better than the fan for sure. Amee

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  8. Lynette @ My Craft DiscoveryJune 7, 2012 at 6:10 PM

    that turned out fabulous! I need new kitchen light fixtures too. I will have to keep my eyes open for something to paint.

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  9. Sam I Am......June 7, 2012 at 8:11 PM

    What a beautiful chandlier! I would have never guessed you got it at a thrift store! You did such a great job on it!

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  10. chrisJune 8, 2012 at 8:44 AM

    Hooray for cheap and easy! It looks great.

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  11. UnknownJune 8, 2012 at 2:13 PM

    You are the greatest. I still haven't primed that book shelf because I'm too nervous.

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  12. AnonymousJune 8, 2012 at 3:45 PM

    It looks so much better! And it's so cheap. It can't get any better than that!

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  13. Jenny LynnJune 12, 2012 at 8:05 PM

    Wow, for $5 that really is a great find and good looking deal.

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  14. Catey WarnerJune 13, 2012 at 11:27 AM

    I really like the scalloped texture on your ceiling.

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  15. TiffanyJune 20, 2012 at 3:22 PM

    Looks great!

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  16. TiffanyJuly 14, 2012 at 6:01 PM

    We have a ceiling fan over our dining room table too:( Thanks for sharing this project!

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