About a month ago I posted about these trophy style lamps I bought, and I’m pleased to say, my DIY transformation is complete!
I took off the old accordion shade, leaving behind the frame and the inside of the the shade, then I gave the shade new life and shape with this gray fabric I picked up from a local thrift store. The lamp base was sprayed with white glossy Krylon. I am really enjoying the look and feel of these lamps. They are providing a much brighter light than the previous living room lamps, which though very nice, have now been relegated to the bedroom.
And now for the inferior before picture.
Millie will be happy to see that I’ve finally settled on two new fabrics for my next living room decorating projects. The first one will be for the ottoman/coffee table, and the second for the sofa pillows.
I have really been drawn into decorating lately, and thrifting and garage sale hunting for the home.
A final note to Canadian eyeglasses wearers, Clearly Contacts is giving away 10,000 pairs of free glasses tomorrow. You’re welcome! (I got mine two weeks ago when they had the same promo).
I have similar plans for a big navy and gold lamp – I thought about going white, but I might choose a color instead. It’s just finding the right shade that’s slowing me down.
P.S. LOVE the ottoman fabric!
That’s so cool! I really, really want the house I’m moving into to look pretty and crafty and like a home, instead of a storage unit for all our stuff that we just happen to also live in, like our current apartment is.
Also, agree with Katie: that ottoman fabric is gorgeous.
Looks amazing! I don’t have the talent to see the good in an item before it’s there. I never would have thought they could be transformed. It’s a quality I admire in others!
WHOOOOO! Your home looks so airy and welcoming.
For someone who vetoed a lot of fabric for being too busy, that is some busy fabric! It looks great though, and I think it’ll fit really well in your living room.