Double Lamp Revamp

 Dec 6, 2011

Here are some before and afters of the lampish variety for you.  Both of these redos feature those overly ornate, cut-crystal lamps that previously seemed unsalvagable, unless you are some huge fan of excessively fussy decor, or an octogenarian.

But look how chic they can look! Lori at Bleak 2 Unique updated hers with glass paint on the crystals and the inside of the crystal base, added a satin-nickle spray paint over the brass, and topped it off with hip new shades.  I'm really digging this whole look.









And Paula from Vintage 2 Vogue saved this lucky lamp from the rabbit hole with vintage Alice in Wonderland fabric and a brightened base.  I love how all the fluffery (technical term) around the shade coordinates with the new paint job. I also am quite partial to Alice; that was my Halloween costume this year! What's that? You're dying to see a picture?  Well, I don't kno--- ok, OK!  Twist my arm! It's HERE. (And it's 99% Goodwill!)





7 comments:

stefanie December 6, 2011 at 2:13 PM  

oh...they turned out soooooo goood!!!!!

Katherine December 6, 2011 at 2:38 PM  

The lamps look good, but the shades need to be lowered with smaller harps. Would be better proportioned.

Rebekah December 6, 2011 at 2:50 PM  

The lamps are enh (I'm not convinced). ; )

But your costumes?! AWESOME!!!! Super dee duper CUTENESS!!

Sherron December 6, 2011 at 5:14 PM  

What a brilliant idea to paint the glass! It gives a great update to the lamps!

Burgess December 7, 2011 at 10:57 AM  

Okay -- the costumes! Oh my! That's the best version of the mad hatter and Alice I've ever seen!

La Jolie Noire Media December 13, 2011 at 12:56 PM  
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Rebecca Booth May 2, 2013 at 3:27 AM  

how did/do you paint the inside of glass lamps?

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