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Easily Change a Recessed Light to a Decorative Hanging Fixture

In my quest to make a few easy upgrades in the kitchen (I shared my new bamboo shades earlier in the week), I was really hoping for some sort of decorative fixture.  It was near impossible aesthetically because of the close proximity to the hanging fixtures in the adjacent rooms, plus there are 6 recessed lights (hi-hats) in the space and the layout just wouldn’t allow – I wasn’t wanting to change the space that much for an electrician to come in and rip out the entire ceiling to simply add a pretty new light.

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To easily make the upgrade, I used a Recessed Light Adapter Kit (a.k.a. Recessed Fixture Converter) which quickly and inexpensively allows a recessed light to be converted to any style hanging fixture or pendant.  Think about the possibilities for all those blah hi-hats that can now be WOW – hallways, bathrooms, kitchens…

Easily and Inexpensively Convert a Recessed Light to a Hanging Decorative Fixtures by @Jenna_Burger via sasinteriors.net

To start off, the Mister and I removed the light bulb and the plastic can, so only the sheetrock and wires inside were exposed.  Then we took the new white plate from the conversion kit and installed it as specified in the directions (the electrical wires were still exposed and dangling).

Easily and Inexpensively Convert a Recessed Light to a Hanging Decorative Fixtures by @Jenna_Burger via sasinteriors.net

Then it was time to hang and electrify the fixture.  If you plan on changing out your recessed light, follow the directions that come with the kit!  I am not an electrician and I’m sharing the pictures and steps that I took, but every condition is slightly different.

Easily and Inexpensively Convert a Recessed Light to a Hanging Decorative Fixtures by @Jenna_Burger via sasinteriors.net

The hanging fixture we chose was from Lowe’s and it’s a great accent to the fixtures in the nearby spaces. Cute, right? It was less than $50 so it was a winner in my book. I’ve seen similar for a lot more $$$, so I was a #happygal.

Easily and Inexpensively Convert a Recessed Light to a Hanging Decorative Fixtures by @Jenna_Burger via sasinteriors.net

Within about 20 minutes, the fixture was hung and we stood back to admire.

Easily and Inexpensively Convert a Recessed Light to a Hanging Decorative Fixtures by @Jenna_Burger via sasinteriors.net

Check out how the kitchen has transformed over the years.

All DIY baby!!

Evolution of Kitchen Makeover revamped entirely with DIY projects (no professionals) by @Jenna_Burger via sasinteriors.net

It’s hard to believe how it looked less than 2 years ago.  I’m super happy with the recent revamp of the bamboo shades and the decorative light fixture.  (Who knows what will be next…)

If you want to read more about the DIY Kitchen Makeover, click {here} or feel free to ask me.

Have you ever changed a recessed light to a decorative fixture?  If not, where in your home would you like to?

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