Light ’em up, up, up! That’s what I was singing while we hung the dining room light fixture. I saw “WE”, but I really mean Joel. He hung the light and it was a pain but it looks great!
It took me months to find a light for this room. I was over thinking it (as usual) but I’m glad I held out. We ordered this fixture from World Market. (Sorry, looks like it’s not available online anymore?) It’s similar to this Ballard Designs light, but way more in line with our budget. It was on sale for $79 plus shipping. Sold!
Let’s talk about this before picture. Ewwww, right? I hated this thing. It was old, ugly and gross. I mean, dirty gross. So happy it’s gone!
Nothing is ever just a simple change around here *sigh*. For some reason the hardware that came with the light just wasn’t matching up to the holes and screws. I dunno. He wound up shoving some pennies, acting as washers, in there to make it work. I looked away and pretended I didn’t see that happen. That’s how we roll 😉 It hasn’t fell yet, so, win?
Honestly, I’d like it to hang a few inches lower but for now I’m okay with it. I might add some chain to it later on though. It’s a little dim so we might also add a bulb splitter and another bulb. I’ll update y’all if we do 🙂
So, here’s a quick WAY before, maybe a week or two after moved in to this house and the progress we’ve made.
Much better but still a ways to go. Did you work on any small but big impact changes this weekend? I’m working on a couple fun things this week that I can’t wait to share!
I LOVE that light fixture and your dining room looks great, I can’t wait to see what else you do in there! Thanks for sharing at The Makers!
Thanks!
This looks wonderful! You’ve done such a great job on this room. I love the contrast of the stark light and dark walls with the warmth of the wood and the fruit on the table. 🙂
Thanks Anna!I’ve got a couple projects I’m working on for this room. I STILL can’t decide what to hang on the walls. I’m a little indecisive 😉
Love the before and after! What a huge difference!
Love that light, the chandelier was great too but I love the update!
Thanks! I hated that light but I think updated and used in a different room it could be fabulous 🙂
It looks awesome! And I *love* what you did with your walls!!!
Thanks Michelle!
Looks great so far! Thats a nice new fixture, though I’m having fantasies of fabulous up-cycling possibilities with the old chandelier style one.
Thanks Lydia! I’m considering giving the other one a makeover for one of my daughter’s bedrooms 🙂
Great progress! Loving the new light fixture. Thanks for linking up to The DIY’ers!
Thanks! And thanks for hosting the link party 🙂
LOVE the light fixture and love the board and batten walls. Great job!
Thanks!
I love to see the before and after photos! Looks great 🙂
Thanks for visiting us at Merry Monday’s Link Party again. I LOVE THIS BEFORE AND AFTER! Check my dining room out over here: http://houseofbennetts.com/2014/04/23/dining-room-refresh/
Your light is the smaller version of the one I want from Ballard Designs! Imagine that!
Thanks! Just left a comment on your dining room post 🙂
You are my featured pick for our Merry Monday Link Party! Come check it out tonight & grab a button!- Treana
Thanks Treana, I’m super excited! Thanks so much for the feature!! 🙂
It looks great! Love it and thanks for linking it up at Inspiration Monday 🙂
Thanks! Love Inspiration Monday!
Your new light looks FABulous! Can’t wait to see the finished room! Thank you so much for sharing your creativity with us at Show-Licious Craft & Recipe Party! Join us again this Saturday morning!
~ Ashley
Love it! So cute! Thanks for sharing with us at Your Designs This Time!