DIY Pendant Light
As I was shopping for a light to go above the kitchen sink, my mind was on some of my favourites that I’ve seen lately:
The Vintage Barn Light from Restoration Hardware $299-399
Vintage Streetlight from Restoration Hardware $329- $549
Because those images were tucked away in my head, I got up the courage to buy this at our local Restore (Habitat for Humanity’s building supply thrift store).
(I forgot to take the picture before I took it apart. Just imagine a gold chain and gold wire) Cost – $8.00
I had this in my bag when the electrician was here. When I pulled it out to show him, his reaction was hilarious. His eyes lit up and I could just imagine what he really wanted to say. Instead, he said, “Well, it’s not a bad light…”. We all just laughed…
He did advise us to put in new wiring and porcelain socket thing. There was a carefully written notation inside that said “porcelain socket replaced 1983”. It was time to do it again.
So while my husband fiddled with all the electrical parts, I got out my spray paint and went outside. (Tip Alert!: Note the paper I have taped to cover the hole. I covered the entire white inside with paper attached with painter’s tape. I didn’t want any spray paint to sneak onto the inside.)
I thought it was hilarious that you could see the entire outside view in the reflection of that gold hood. And, look! For the first time in my life, I have long legs! tee hee!
I propped the pieces onto a glass jar and coffee tin. It made great spraying stations. I could spin them around without having to touch the freshly painted item.
I sprayed “oil-rubbed bronze” in satin finish in thin layers. I took my chances and didn’t prime first. I wasn’t sure if I needed to…and it seemed to work fine without it.
Here it is all finished and hung.
And for those of you who like the cost break-down, here it is:
Light at the Restore: $8.00 Spray Paint: already had Electrical Parts: $8.25 (with all taxes added)
Total: $16.25. Hmmm…slightly cheaper than the others on my wish list!
Rita Joy, you are an inspiration…not that I can do any of this stuff. I'm waiting for you to come and redo my house!!!! 🙂
Your kitchen looks amazing. I want to see it in person!
Love you,
Becky
Wow, WHAT a transformation. I could easily picture that in some RH catalog! Well done.
You forgot to add in the fees of your very talented husband…
Making it look fantastic again girl!
… Cheryl 🙂
What a wonderful transformation. I love these budget DIY projects…no need to spend a fortune to look amazing. Great job!
Wow! I love the new look! And the price! You did a beautiful job.
I'm visiting from Pink Postcard's party and am looking forward to following your blog.
Have a great day.
Pam
I want to hire you for our kitchen!
Oh my gosh, that is awesome. I love it!
I've had pretty good luck with ORB and no primer. I'm sure it will hold up 🙂
This is SO SO cool!! They just opened a Restore store near us last weekend and I'm dying to go there! You did a fantastic job on this — just love it!
It looks GREAT! I am working on a schoolhouse light project for my kitchen as we speak! Look for pictures next week 🙂
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Wow….that is just amazing!! Thanks so much for linking it up…..you should link this to Knock-Off Decor…I think that you would get featured! 🙂
GREAT thrifty replacement for those expensive alternatives!! I love it…and I LOVE ReStore!!
Thanks so much for linking up to "20 Below Thursday"! 🙂
I'm featuring your light this week on Thrifty Thursday! 🙂
Great job! Very inspiring 🙂 I love my Habitat store. I always find at least one good thing!
Looks great! I am posting a similar project today 🙂
That really turned out nice. Great job!
Wow! What a difference! I love how it turned out!
Love what you did to the light fixture, really looks great! I found you from The Pink Postcard and I'm now a follower!
Rondell
Looks great! I am now wanting to make one for my kitchen! What spray paint did you use? Thanks!
I love that light! I wish I had a place to add one like it in my home. So cute!
This looks great!! Would you mind sharing what spray paint you used? I've been searching for that same color 🙂
Hi e.louise, The spray paint I used was Krylon's "oil rubbed bronze" in satin finish. Happy painting!
Just found your blog. Love the bird painting with scripture! Might have to try to make my own version – I love bird anything. But the light fixture ….turned out amazing. Funny, I just stopped at my Habitat Restore yesterday and brought home some cupboard doors. I looked at the lighting and passed on by because too much bronze. Your idea will be perfect if I can find 2 alike on my next visit!! Thanks for sharing your ideas. They are terrific!