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An updated bathroom light fixture makeover that was purchased from a thrift store.
Give light and people will find the way. – Ella Baker
We are attempting to makeover a seriously UGLY bath in this challenge. No joke, this bathroom could win a contest.
Why did I even bother watermarking this photo? It’s not like anyone would want to claim the bathroom or the photo!!
Today we are sharing our updating a bathroom light fixture. The “twirls” in the old one made it so it wouldn’t be able to be used in our space.
We, as in Salvage Sister…. cause let’s be real…the Mister really didn’t care, wanted a more simple design like this…
Purchasing that would be over half of the $100 room budget so that was out. Plus, that’s not how we roll. We like to make things new again and save items from the heap.
Back to the ReStore (aka home away from home) we went.
TIP – Sometimes you have to go multiple times to find what you are looking for. Keep a running list, on your phone, of not only items needed but measurements.
We already added an oil bronzed faucet so the fixture needed to be oil bronzed as well, for our taste.
Going into it we knew painting would be our best option so we just looked for the correct shape.
We found this for $5.
Actually I think it might have even been less as I think it was on a discount that day. And we won’t name names of who broke one of the glass shades…okay, I confess it was me!
LIGHT FIXTURE MAKEOVER
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Clear glass shades were purchased for around $15 total. Check your local hardware store or these are similar to what we got just more expensive.
We already had this paint ………so that was FREE!
MISTER TIP – When choosing a light fixture, make sure the size of the backplate of the fixture matches the electrical box on the wall or you might have a bigger project on your hands.
When spray painting, do several light coasts, one at a time, to avoid blobs and runs.
And here’s our finished project:
I like it better than the one I found online!
Room Budget $100
Light Fixture $22 (half the price of a new fixture)
Amount Remaining $78
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That looks gorgeous!! I love the new shades too! I have some light fixtures that came with this house that could stand to have some new glass shades put on! I might look into this idea! Thanks!
Natalie, Oh the shades can be so inexpensive. They do have them at the ReStore too. I just couldn’t find the ones that I wanted in the time frame I needed it.
Great tips for updating lighting because it can be so expensive.
Thanks Patti!! Super inexpensive for sure.
Love the light fixture! The restore is definitely my favorite spot to find lights to work with.
Carrie, I think we have a second home at the ReStore 🙂
Great update! We did something similar, just swapped out shades on the existing fixture. I was too lazy to take it down and paint it. 🙂
Brittany 🙂 lol Yeah, I am def a lazy DIY’er. If this was already hung, I would have probably done the same thing.
Awesome salvage. It looks amazing. Can’t believe it’s the same fixture and I really like those new glass shades!!
Amy, I love how just changing the shades gives it such a different look. Such an inexpensive change.
Definite progress! We are DIYing a light fixture and I hope I ordered all the right parts or I’ll be headed to the restore to pick one up too.
Ashley, thank goodness for the ReStore 🙂
The lighting fixture look better than new and I’m just impressed with the whole process! Great job!
Maria
Maria, It was such an easy project, for me the painter 🙂 The Mister, had a little more trouble since I didn’t match up the plate size very well. Thanks so much for stopping by!
What a great before and after! I really love the new shades you have chosen.
Thanks Maureen. I’m pretty happy with how it turned out (and the price).
This is why I LOVE ReStore! And that’s a great tip about the backplate on the light. Can’t wait to see more photos!
We agree, the ReStore is our home away from home!!! 🙂
I like the new light much better for your space! Great job updating it. You know, as many makeovers as I see, I sometimes don’t see the potential in things like others do! Good eye!
Eliesa, Thanks so much. I agree. I see these posts and I’m like WOW! People are brilliant. Thanks for your comment.
I love the new light fixture! I have a soft spot for seeded glass. I’m part of the bathroom makeover gang – it’s perfect for a small project with a small budget!
So many great bathroom makeovers. I can’t wait to see them all!
The light is an awesome improvement! The glass shades are beautiful and all that for $22?! Wow girl, what a score.
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Jillian, Thanks so much. The ReStore and paint can really make for a great bargain!
Great job breaking one of the light shades. The new ones are much much better. Looking forward to next week’s updates.
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Thanks so much. We are loving all the room projects in this challenge that’s for sure. Such inspiration.
Way to reuse items on a very low budget! Love the new color and the new clear glass shades!
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Kristen and Vicki, We were so happy with the new shades. Looking forward to seeing if this room can get some where. Thanks for your comment!
That light fixture looks absolutely amazing!!! And what a steal. I didn’t realize you could buy different glass shades and I love the ones you chose.
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Thanks Erin, And thanks for telling about the spam comments. I had 17!!!!!!!!! in there (including yours).
The seeded glass is gorgeous!!!!! You are very resourceful!
Tracy, The glass def was a great find. We’ll see what everyone thinks of my crazy cabinets tomorrow 🙂
It looks way more expensive than it was! Gorgeous transformation. I also keep a running list of items and measurements on my phone (and a tape measure in my purse) for thrift store shopping! 😉
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Thanks Kathy. I am happy with the way it turned out.
What a great score and a great makeover on that light fixture. I love the bubble glass shades! Can’t wait to see the rest of the updates.
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Thanks Angie. We are looking forward to getting this project D O N E 🙂