A DIY ceiling light update for the guest bedroom (that got 2 makeovers!).
Now that the recessed lights were taken painted in the guest bedroom, it was time for the ceiling light to come down (the last one to go in this house…yay!). I looked at lots of different styles but all of the ones I really liked were expensive, so I decided to try to make my own. I had a rusty orb thingy (yes that is its technical name) that I bought last year for around $20.
My idea was to try to make some kind of hanging light with it, like this one (which costs $169)…
I wasn’t sure that I would get a three bulb piece in it like the inspiration but I could always just buy a hanging light kit and use a single bulb. Fast forward a few days and a trip to the thrift store. I don’t always have great luck thrifting, but on this trip I just happened to find an old brass hanging light for $4.99. I was hoping that it would fit in the orb and felt that the price tag was worth a gamble so I brought it home.
We took the light apart and carefully tried to fit it into the orb. I had my doubts but it ended up fitting! We took it back out, I cleaned it all up and threw a coat of spray painted on it.
I also painted the old and discolored plastic candle sleeves.
The hubs drilled a hole in the orb so that I could attach the rod to the light.
We carefully tucked the light back into the orb and hung it up. It is perfect for the room, just the right scale and I love how it looked.
I think that it’ll look great with my antique armoire and the wall planking. I could always knock of the rust and paint it but I’m really loving it as it is. Plus it only cost me a total of $24.99! 🙂
Ok, so sometimes projects don’t work out like you planned.
After we finished the makeover on the room my DIY hanging light fixture didn’t go with the rest of my new space.
Instead of ditching it and starting over, I grabbed some spray paint and gave it anther makeover. A little paint and it fits right in with the new look of the room.
Now I can really say that I love how it turned out. Second time’s the charm!
Check out more of DIY lighting ideas like my wireless wall sconce and the recessed lighting that we added during our kitchen renovation.
Kristi
Thanks Mary! Hope you can find one.
K.
Mary @Sweetwater Style
I want to find me one of those cool orb things too! You did a wonderful job on this!
Kristi
Thanks so much Megan! It’s always great to do a project and save money, isn’t it? I appreciate your visit and comment. 🙂
K.
Megan
Great light remodel! It looks great and the price tag is even better. I want to do this above my stairs. Thanks for the tutorial.
Kristi
Awww, thanks so much Jane. I would have paid $$ for that fixture too but my husband would have killed me. 😉 I’m glad that I got something similar to what I was wanting for this room. I appreciate your visit and your kind comment.
K.
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Oh my goodness, I love that light! I am one who ended up paying $$ for the real deal, but I think I like yours even better. So cool! Jane
Kristi
Thanks so much Shirlee. I don’t often have great luck when it comes to projects, but it’s always nice to have a good outcome. I think the recessed lights look better too. The silver was really distracting to me. Thanks for stopping by.
K.
Shirlee
Gotta love it when a project comes together without a hitch. I really like it and you have a fixture just like your inspiration but for way less plus it’s uniquely your own.
The recessed lights look so much better painted white. Smart move painting those out.
Kristi
Thanks MJ! I really appreciate it. Let’s hope I can get the room done by winter. 😉
K.
Kristi
Thanks so much Kelly!
K.
Kristi
Thank you Christine!
K.
MaryJean Zajac
All I can say is “WOW!” Really creative thinking. I would have never thought to do something like that. Can’t wait to see the rest of the room when it’s done!
Kelly
LOVE this.
Christine
That looks great, you guys did a fantastic job!
Kristi
Thanks Deb! It was just one of those projects that went right. 😉 I appreciate your visit.
K.
Deb @ Frugal Little Bungalow
It looks wonderful! And I am glad that you had no troubles this time around! 🙂
Kristi
Thanks!
Kristi
Thanks so much Cindy and thanks for hosting such a great party!
K.
Barbara (WA)
Very, very creative and clever!!
Cindy
Wow, that looks amazing! Love it!
Thanks so much for sharing at AMAZE ME MONDAY…
Blessings,
Cindy