For a while, I was on the hunt for a pair of lamps for the dining room buffet. They couldn’t be overly large, but something that would be unique and add a soft glow. I had brought home a few options, but nothing was quite right. Then one day when randomly shopping at HomeGoods for another project, I spotted this treasure –>
It wasn’t perfect, but immediately I had an idea up my sleeve.
Could I ever just leave anything alone? NOPE!
My immediate idea was to spray paint the globe, but I wasn’t sure what color. Should the lamp be subtle or dramatic? Since the lamps were a nice piece of change (around $30 x 2), I thought a quieter color would “live” longer. So, I hit up my favorite spot at my favorite home improvement store and chose a taupe color with a hint of gold. Interesting, right?
The color name is Caramel Latte – sounds scrumptious (I must have missed my morning coffee that day and got my fix another way, hehe).
Before starting the exciting transformation, I covered all the areas of the lamp that I wanted to protect. So ONLY the basket-style globe was exposed and ready.
Now, I was armed and ready! I started off spraying my new fav color on the black globe area of the lamp. Nope, didn’t work.Â
I wanted it to be lighter, so instead I first spray painted the globe white (basically as a primer)…
…THEN applied the Caramel Latte Color. Yes, that’s what I wanted!
Perfection – DONE! well maybe not?
You know me… I can never leave well enough alone. I wanted to embellish the shades a little, so I decided to add two rows of ribbon in a taupe and burnt orange color.
Adding Ribbon to Embellish a Shade
- At the lampshade seam, dab a small amount of hot glue on the shade and attach one end of the ribbon.
- Wrap the ribbon around the entire shade (no need to glue all the way around). Trim the ribbon, fold over the edge so it doesn’t fray, and glue.
- Complete!
In about 10 minutes (well, for me it was 20 because I had two), these lamps got a total makeover and are completely unique for my space!
I hope I’ve inspired you with my Lamp Revamp to think-outside-the-box and create or transform something in your home. Sometimes with a little spray paint and an idea, your options are limitless!
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