After spray painting the floor lamp, I decided to purchase a new lampshade in a simpler style. We wanted one without pleats (which collect dust and block light) and in a less traditional style. After bringing home two from Target which didn't fit, I went to a real lamp place and bought the one below.
Although the lighting is not good in the picture below, the tan/goldish color and texture of the lampshade work really well in the dining room.
Now I THINK the dining room is really, truly DONE.
I'm completely in my task-master mode. Next on the list: Hang the new chandelier in the entryway. After learning that it would cost $250+ to have it professionally installed, Spouse thinks he is up for it. Now this may be our most challenging re-decorating task yet, as it will involve setting up a two-story scaffold. But not to worry...we have a good disability insurance policy! Look for this story in the next couple of weeks.
I'm completely in my task-master mode. Next on the list: Hang the new chandelier in the entryway. After learning that it would cost $250+ to have it professionally installed, Spouse thinks he is up for it. Now this may be our most challenging re-decorating task yet, as it will involve setting up a two-story scaffold. But not to worry...we have a good disability insurance policy! Look for this story in the next couple of weeks.
5 comments:
Oh my. Definitely update on the chandelier.
Wow. Your place is beautiful Janet.
Love the new lamp and shade! You are the decorating MASTER this year!:) Definitely worth your own show on HGTV, I tell you.
And if your spouse gets cold feet, you can always hire my dad...remember my 2-story entryway story from another comment? I think I told that here...
Sarah - Stay tuned! There will be pictures! lol
Maureen - Thank you! I'm FINALLY happy with the dining room. I know that not everybody would like the green but it works for us!
Cheri - Thanks! I am really working on this but it is taking FOREVER! Spouse tends to drag his little feet occasionally. lol Hopefully I can get him up on the scaffold soon! I surely don't want to have your dad come and change my lightbulbs on the old one!! lol
Oh, I wish you could come to my house and redecorate! Or repurpose. I'd let you spray paint whatever you wanted! I put up a new light fixture in our dining room when we moved in. (I wouldn't call it a chandelier) Hubby picked it out and I put it up. With a little help from my contractor uncle! But NOT from hubby!
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