We are slowly replacing all the little remnants of the 70s, 80s and 90s around the house. We've got several gold fixtures, wood paneling (painted thank goodness) and plenty of beige outlets and switches. Oh, and did I mention floral wallpaper?
Due to our tight budget (and our desire to make big-yet-thoughtful decisions without breaking the bank), I've been frequenting thrift stores for odds and ends. Well, I got lucky twice in a row! A couple weeks ago I found a kitchen light with potential-- it was a gold fixture with a nice white glass shade. Unfortunately I forgot to take a before picture with it all together, but I promise you the difference some black spray paint makes is amazing. The light was $8 at Goodwill, we used spray paint we had on hand, and "splurged" on a $9 Vintage/Edison bulb because the bulb is pretty visible from most angles. Total cost: $17. Replacing it with the hideous gold light fixture: priceless!
I'll be sharing more about the other lucky find later... we still have to add some finishing touches before it's photo-worthy.
