how switching out lights can make a big difference
Like most homes built in the last 10 years, every single ceiling light fixture in our house looked like this when we moved in:
Admittedly, it’s not the worst light fixture in the history of light fixtures, but it’s pretty boring.
One simple way to update a space and add style and interest is by switching out the ceiling light. Over the past six years, we’ve slowly accumulated new fixtures for each room {only a few more to go} and it does make a difference. We have kept all of the original lights because when we sell, we will most likely take many of these with us. Here are a few of our lights:
I installed this entry light all by myself. Nearly shocked myself in the process, but all worked out fine in the end.
The beaded fixture was a recent find at home depot. {right here}
In my office, I recovered a hanging drum shade in IKEA fabric, added bias tape to finish the edges and it definitely adds more personality to the space.
For a similar fixture, try searching for drum shade pendant {or choose this one}
We recently stole the crystal chandelier from the dining room and put it in our bedroom.
The scale is better in here and it makes the space a bit more glamorous. I adore this chandelier – mostly because it came from our first home in Seattle – a teensy, run-down 1920′s craftsman. This light fixture was maybe the only thing worth keeping in that house.
In it’s place, we hung this giant rectangular fixture over our dining table.
It is from Restoration Hardware {we found ours at the outlet store for a steal!}.
This little light in our kitchen is a favorite due to its great industrial style and its low price tag.
The Ottava pendant lamp from IKEA. I sort of want to wire in two more for a set of three over the kitchen table. A clear Edison bulb looks great in it.
My mom found this vintage chandelier at an estate sale and I sprayed it glossy black for Audrey’s nursery.
And put a bird on it.
If you are looking to update the lighting in your home, some great resources are:
Ballard Designs {I’m smitten with this and this}
Barn Light Electric {this one is next on my list for the boys’ room}
IKEA {this is cute}
PotteryBarn Teen {this one is fun. So is this}
and if your budget allows, Circa lighting always has great options.
