First up I finally figured out a fix for my dining room light! I was struggling with what to do for a while when this came to me...
Before...
After!
I had this large drum shade I got from my former showroom because it's a bit banged up. Luckily it was big enough to slip right over the existing fixture. With a little wire (don't look underneath too close!) it's a whole new fixture!
I think I'm going to add some trim to dress it up a little more. I also love that the drum directs light onto the table and the ceiling only, adds a little mood lighting!
Next I picked up this art from an antique store for $5.
The picture was pretty but the frame left a little to be desired. No problem!
I mixed together some gray and black until it was just the shade I wanted and tada! I like it much better now. When I took it apart I discovered the art is actually and illustration from a children's book mounted on faded black construction paper. I may change the matting at some point but it's fine for now.
What do you guys think? What can I do to dress up the shade to compliment the room? Have you made any changes to your home lately? Share!
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4 comments:
fun idea for a series--I am about to post something similar, called "small measures," but haven't thought of it as a regular feature. Maybe I will....
I like both of these "small measures," especially how much the drum shade modernizes the dining room.
Love these small little touches that make for a dramatic difference! Did you consider covering the shade in a complimentary fabric?
LOVE IT! the shade is brilliant. I would add some groisgrain trim to top and bottom. I cannot tell exactly what color the shade (grey?) is I would add something close to that lovely wall color, not exact but similar in maybe 1 inch width on top and bottom. Then about 1/4 inch away from that I would put a much narrower black ribbon. I think the two colors add weight and the two different sizes make it more sophisticated. You will have to mess with it and see what you like...
Cat
It's great how a little change can make a big difference. Can't wait to see how the series develops.
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