How to make a DIY light fixture from a thrifted hanging light.
I’m still working on the guest bedroom and ever since we got done with painting the walls, I’ve been eyeing the hanging orb light that I recently made.
I still like it but I wasn’t sure if the color was right with the new paint. Then I saw this light…
That was all I needed to convince me that my new light needed to blend in with the room more. Down came the rusty light and after scraping, sanding and painting, it looks so much better.
I couldn’t get all of the rusty coating off but it makes it look a little bit rustic and chippy. I think it blends in better with the room too, even though it isn’t completely done yet.
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Debbie H
Your instincts on the light were spot on. It looks fabulous. Color for the little cabinet? I haven’t got a clue. You can picture what you are doing with the rest of the room so that is why you can visualize the red. I love a little pop of red so I would say, go for it.
Kristi
Thanks Debbie. I’ve been staring at that light so much lately that I wasn’t too sure anymore. LOL
Appreciate you stopping by and sharing your thoughts. 🙂
K.
MaryJean
I love the light! I really didn’t like the rusty look, she said shyly. I know everyone has their own style and these globe lights seem to be very popular. I do see where the light now blends in more with the room itself.
Love your little cabinet and I don’t know what color I would do it. I do see the red with a little sanding so that it looks worn. Would you leave the decal picture or were you going to paint/remove it? I think you might want to wait until you have the room set up the way you want, decorated, etc. You might find another color that blends more with the room.
Take care of those sniffles friend!
Kristi
Thanks MJ. My husband didn’t care for the light either, but then again he doesn’t get a lot that I do. 😉 The door on the cabinet is coming off so I can have a place to display a few things. Been looking for months to find something to go in this corner that wasn’t too big.
Thanks for your input and for stopping by MJ. Always appreciate it.
K.
Shirlee
I liked the light fixture with the two tones, but after seeing the light and airy direction you’re taking with the guestroom, the new version seems to fit better. I would definitely paint the little cabinet a fun colour and red is great choice for adding a little pizazz to a neutral space. I seem to remember that this room leads into another (gosh I hope I got that right lol) so I would bring in the same accent colour in both rooms. But that’s just me and my ocd nature. 🙂
I’ve mentioned before that my house is very small and I’m trying to keep my colour palette to the same few colours, but it’s hard as I’m a colour junkie and like “in your face colour”.
Kristi
I liked it before too Shirley, but I think it goes better with the room too. I won’t know though until it’s all put together. You are right that the room leads to another, great memory! It is actually a walk through from the kitchen to the bath and 2 other bedrooms. I thought of painting the piece the navy that’s in the living room and kitchen but I’m ready for something different. I’m OCD like you though and need it all to go so I may just go red and if it doesn’t work I’ll repaint it. Thanks for your input. It really helps to hear someone else’s thoughts so you can look at your room in a different way. Much appreciated.
K.
Suzan
i love it both ways – but it really does suit your room better in white – what a beautiful light!
Kristi
Awww…thanks so much Suzan. 🙂
K.
dwellinginhappiness
Love that light! I really like it white, too. Great job! 🙂 Visiting from Say G’day!
Kristi
Thanks so much. I prefer the white too…I think. 😉 Appreciate you stopping by from Say G’day.
K.
Daria Mircea
Amazing, I can’t even tell the difference between the industrially made one and your homemade version. I wish I could find a rusty orbit thingy also :)) maybe I will… one day.
Kristi
Awww thanks Daria. There are rusty orb thingy(s) out there just waiting for you to find them. 😉 I’d love to see what you do with it if you do find one. Thanks for stopping by.
K.
Natasha In Oz
The light looks amazing now-you did a great job. Thanks for sharing your post at the Say G’Day Linky Party. I’ve just shared this on Pinterest/Twitter/Facebook.
Best wishes for a great week!
Natasha in Oz
Kristi
Thanks so much Natasha. I think it does look better in my new room.
I appreciate you sharing my post on your social media and for hosting Say G’Day every week. 🙂
K.