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Georgia Moon at the Fair

From UGLY to Tolerable

Gretchen Schaumann, contributor

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This is how the light fixture turned out with a paint job and new glass globes.

Total cost $6.50

Another photo of the light fixture that was installed by me 14 years ago when we moved into our house.  I felt painting the old was a better choice than risking electrocuting myself.  Ha! Ha!

Still looking for different bambo type blinds for this room, but haven't found the right size yet.  Hate the popcorn ceilings, but they'll have to stay for now

This is how the light fixture turned out with a paint job and new glass globes.

Total cost $6.50

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So, I was doing some redecorating in our kitchen, such as I layed a new linoleum tile floor, painted walls, painted 4 vintage chairs, cabinet and table.  I also tiled the top of the table and trimmed it with wood.  The end result was an inexpensive upgrade for about $125 for flooring & paint, but the light fixture was totally 1980's.  Yuck!  It has been 15 years since I did wiring and didn't feel comfortable doing it now, so decided to hand paint the existing brass light fixture (shiny gold) and bought 3 new light shades in an amber color ($1.99 each clearanced out).  I primed the light first and than painted it entirely with black paint to match the furniture colors.  Wahla!  A $6.50 makeover.

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Comments (11)

fellowjunker writes: I love the display you have on the sideboard in the background of this picture. So you didn't take down the light to work on it--just painted it hanging? Sounds like some thing I would do!!
xojanis Posted: 11:16 am on October 22nd

MimiToria writes: Yeah Lanette. THere are lots of things I could do, but right now I'm about wore out. I still have to finish painting the living room + accent wall in there, redo our master bedroom, paint the bathroom, etc. We are currently in the middle of redoing a huge bedroom in the basement for Emily, so all of my projects have come to a standstill with re-decorating. There aren't enough hours in the days to finish it all when you are the one doing it all.
As for the cabinets. I saw both Debbie's (just the beginning of her project) and Lori's at their open houses and like what they've done. I haven't convinced my dh that it is a good idea yet. He just isn't into the white cabinet deal, but yet loves the white at the cabin. Go figure! Posted: 4:57 pm on September 24th

CottageElements writes: Gretchen, I think you need to paint your cupboards! Debbie (from the Barn) painted hers and they look awesome. Hers were oak and she painted them white and what a makeover that makes! You'll have to ask her about it. As to blinds, have you checked Lowes? I bought nice blinds from them that they cut to fit for me. They were the ones in my bedroom that are two inch white wood looking blinds. They're pretty cheap. Check 'em out! Posted: 4:30 pm on September 24th

MimiToria writes: Thanks for all of your nice comments. I have posted the table now, but don't have a real before photo of the Ugly beast, and will have to take a completed photo to add later.
The kitchen redo was really a small makeover, no remodeling was done with an exception of me laying the new flooring. I still have the same old appliances and cabinets. Tried to change out the hardware, but with the 1980's oak cabinets the ivory knobs looked better than the black new ones I had bought. The new wall color made them fit in, so let the knobs as is Posted: 8:26 am on September 24th

junkinhart writes: You couldn't have even gotten that nice of a chandelier at a sale for that price!! Great job!! Yes, please post other pictures of your renovation -- would love to see the table! Posted: 7:40 am on September 24th

suewhitney writes: I know exactly what this fixture looked like before you started. I am a product of the 80s, big hair and all! Amazing, and all for $6.50...you're a master!

Be well,
Sue Posted: 1:00 am on September 24th

piecesofthepast writes: Any chance we could get you to post some pictures of your other renovated kitchen projects? We'd love to see your handy work!! Posted: 10:18 pm on September 23rd

CottageElements writes: Great job on taken a worn out chandelier and making it like new and for almost no cost. That's what's great about this type of decorating. Can be done on a nearly none existent budget. I'd love to see a picture of your table though. Never tried tiling and it intimidates me a little. Thanks again!

Lanette Posted: 9:42 pm on September 23rd

junkin4fun writes: I think it looks fantastic. I would definately put it in my house and you can't beat the price. Posted: 9:37 pm on September 23rd

shopper4ever46 writes: Such a cute idea. Especially the total cost. Posted: 9:34 pm on September 23rd

ladyfae writes: Great job, it looks very rich now and a great compliment to the wall color. I am always amazed at the talent that I see on this site. Posted: 9:31 pm on September 23rd

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