October 7, 2010

reveal- the $9.99 updated lights are installed

So, we started with these $9.99 basic as basic can get flush mount lights from Home Depot.



Add a little bronze spray paint..



to replace the squiggly 3 light things I have had it out for since the day we moved in. Please note, I mean ABSOLUTELY no offence if you have these lights, I have lived with them for 2 years, it's the squiggle that's been annoying me..


One day we will replace with pot lights, but in the mean time ( probably 2 years ;) this $30 fix makes me smile...

it's so much simpler and cleaner I hardly notice them, which for me, is a really, really good thing!


We also finished up the trim work on the main level.. yay for completing projects!



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22 comments:

  1. GRACE HAPPENSOctober 7, 2010 at 12:05 AM

    genius! love it:)

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  2. Mariska MeijersOctober 7, 2010 at 12:12 AM

    Clever girl. Looks great!

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  3. Tonia Lee SmithOctober 7, 2010 at 4:00 AM

    A much cleaner look. I have those same lights only I purchased them in silver.

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  4. Ms. BrightOctober 7, 2010 at 4:53 AM

    great simple (& cheapy) switch!!
    you're right, much cleaner!!

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  5. MFAMBOctober 7, 2010 at 5:27 AM

    i love them. greatness!

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  6. David TomsOctober 7, 2010 at 6:22 AM

    They look brillant and expensive!

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  7. paulaOctober 7, 2010 at 6:24 AM

    such an improvement. love a cheap fix.

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  8. KristenOctober 7, 2010 at 7:14 AM

    ahh, i had the same squiggle light in my living room that was the BANE OF MY EXISTENCE for a year. it finally stopped working out of nowhere, which i saw as a sign to take that sucker DOWN! so i did, but i just covered the spots with white plastic plate-sheet thingies from lowe's. your solution was smart!

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  9. Lynda @ Happenstance HomeOctober 7, 2010 at 7:14 AM

    It really calming compared to your before. Great solution!

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  10. ASHLEYOctober 7, 2010 at 7:26 AM

    What a great idea! I agree, it is much less distracting with the new light! Good job!!

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  11. Pinecone CampOctober 7, 2010 at 8:05 AM

    Ahh, yes. The squiggles. I'm familiar with them. ;)
    Love this update - looks so much better, Sarah!

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  12. Carissa @ the Fabulous Design FileOctober 7, 2010 at 8:18 AM

    Nice! You have me thinking... I have a lot of ugly fixtures that need replacing!

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  13. Emily @ EMILY POSTSOctober 7, 2010 at 8:37 AM

    Wow! Looks great! I wonder if flat black would give the same effect...I have some fixtures that are polished chrome that I despise. Great idea!

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  14. jen e.October 7, 2010 at 8:53 AM

    It looks great Sarah! I love the simple + clean lines...you too have me thinking....we have an ugly track light in front of the fire place that really needs to go...I am thinking of replacing with a small recessed light so it just disappears...hhmmm...where else could I replace lights?!..you are the best!...thank you for the inspiration. xo

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  15. JulieOctober 7, 2010 at 12:00 PM

    What a great fix... I love your kitchen!

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  16. AshleyOctober 7, 2010 at 12:52 PM

    Fantastic! I can totally relate to the irrational hatred for the squiggle lights--we have the same in our apartment and I detest them. Your change is getting me to thinking...!

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  17. Danielle Oakey InteriorsOctober 7, 2010 at 2:04 PM

    what a fantastic idea, i think it looks great!

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  18. charm homeOctober 7, 2010 at 7:18 PM

    That is such a great idea. It looks great in your kitchen too!

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  19. jules @ The Diversion ProjectOctober 7, 2010 at 9:03 PM

    brilliant change - looks great!

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  20. christine, just bellaOctober 8, 2010 at 9:34 AM

    brilliant! such a simple yet fantastic idea!

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  21. Autumn @ Fallfordesign.comOctober 9, 2010 at 8:14 PM

    Great job! Love it!

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  22. AnonymousOctober 12, 2010 at 5:26 AM

    Visiting from Charm Home. Great idea! Good clean look too!

    Monique

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