I enjoyed giving our old 1950's brass chandelier a makeover yesterday. We spray painted it, then hung pretty things with fishing line.
Jon got the spray paint job. Doesn't it look like he is enjoying himself, too?
Here's a little before and after. It feels so light and happy. I love how it turned out. (You can click on the photo to enlarge)
This $1,000 chandelier from Anthropologie was my inspiration. I think my $25 makeover is just as pretty!
28 comments:
wow! that was some transformation. it's beautiful! it was very down home rustic before and now super chic and modern. i love the blue crystals with your new yellow walls - such a great combination. and i have to say that i like yours better than the anthropologie inspiration. yours is prettier.
That is BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!! Good job! You have such a wonderful taste and eyes for things!
Very chic MISS creative! Give me a little of that creative energy :o)
You are amazing! You can see what can be and then make it work! I love your new chandelier.
Thanks, friends! I love your comments!
You are sooo crafty...very cool. I don't think I'm capable of coming up with these ideas and putting them into action. :)
very pretty...i love it!
Beautiful! I love it!
I actually think that your new lamp is prettier than the one from Anthro!
: ) Dee
Your lamp is so much better than the Anthropologie light! I love the contrast in color!
I really like the turquoise baubles! Do you switch them out for holidays?
Mrs. Petrie - Thanks! It would be easy to switch out, just snip the fishing line and tie something new on - but we haven't had a holiday roll around since we made over our chandy, so I haven't given it much thought. But it is for sure a fun idea.
Oh my!!! That is absolutely gorgeous. I think I like your version even better than Anthropologie...that's a HUGE compliment! Awesome makeover.
~Amanda
That turned out wonderfully! LOVE it!
What an amazing difference!!! It looks so whimsical and sweet now. Great job!!
I actually like yours better! Less is more. So pretty!
Didn't see that one coming! AMAZING!
I never thought I'd say this, but now I wish I hadn't gotten rid of my ugly brass chandy! Amazing! And where did you get those pretty things that you hung on it?
~Heather
Thanks, everyone!
Mrs. Jones - I got my "crystals" at Jo-Ann Fabrics. The turquoise ones I cute from 2 windchimes, and the green and white ones were bagged in the jewelry aisle. Super cheap and lovely stuff.
You definitely have one up on the Anthropologie one. I love yours! Good show!
Wow. I like yours WAY better than Anthropologie's. Good job.
Love this, love this! I have been wanting to do this for my daughter's room. If only I hadn't tossed three brass chandeliers in the past -- augh!
I couldn't agree more, your version is great! Sassy chandelier, smart girl!
Wow, that is gorgeous! I love it! I'm agreeing with many others~yours is better than the Anthropologie one. Now I'm on the hunt for something similar to copy your fabulous chandy.
Oh, I like yours better! In fact, it would look just right in my house. Love it!
~Kim
I'm gonna paint mine too. Did you prime it first or just paint it?????
Sandy
Yes, we did do a spray paint primer first. Good luck with yours!
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