Wednesday, October 21, 2009

New Old Chandelier

This is the chandelier I picked up at the Architectural Clearinghouse (check it out if you are in the Edmonton area!) for $15. It was in great condition, worked well but just felt dated.


A coat of grey paint and aged with a brown glaze made my new chandelier feel delightfully old. It just seems to fit with the room much better.

The other bonus was that our new chandelier has 12 40watt bulbs, which give us a total of 480 watts while our last one only had 6 25watt bulbs for a total of 150. This makes a HUGE difference, especially because the ceilings are so high.

45 comments:

  1. Emily CallOctober 21, 2009 at 9:51 AM

    I love this. It looks so great!

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  2. CrysOctober 21, 2009 at 10:20 AM

    Love your new look! You're so inspiring!

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  3. MrsKBJOctober 21, 2009 at 11:14 AM

    I love it!! Great find!!

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  4. Volume23October 21, 2009 at 11:16 AM

    i love it!!!... sometimes its hard to find good things that just need a little bit of love..:) it looks fabulous!!!

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  5. Molly AnneOctober 21, 2009 at 11:18 AM

    That is totally gorgeous!

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  6. Bunny JeanOctober 21, 2009 at 11:29 AM

    Love what you did with this.

    I have one, in different colors, from when I worked at (Ethan Allen) but the original stain and paint still work for me.

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  7. KOctober 21, 2009 at 11:38 AM

    I love it! I can't blve how different it looks.

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  8. April @ The Painted CupboardOctober 21, 2009 at 11:38 AM

    Awesome!!! Love it!

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  9. The Real Estate TalkerOctober 21, 2009 at 11:50 AM

    It is unbelievable what paint does, this is beautiful.
    I have some lights just like this, now I want to try this. A question, what do you use for a glaze?
    TIA Cheryl

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  10. AmberOctober 21, 2009 at 11:55 AM

    wow I am on the hunt for a vintage chandelier this post made me realize I need to look beyond color and look at shape!

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  11. gail@My Repurposed LifeOctober 21, 2009 at 12:23 PM

    it looks fabulous! great job!
    gail

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  12. Michelle @ Sweet Something DesignOctober 21, 2009 at 12:36 PM

    That is awesome!

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  13. CaluOctober 21, 2009 at 12:43 PM

    It's beatiful!! Great job :)

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  14. BarbieOctober 21, 2009 at 12:57 PM

    Oh my goodness that is gorgeous!

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  15. {Amanda}October 21, 2009 at 1:02 PM

    wow! that's quite the transformation...it's beautiful now!

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  16. dmvoccolaOctober 21, 2009 at 1:14 PM

    What a good eye for a project. So many would not have seen its potential. I love it.

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  17. RebeccaOctober 21, 2009 at 1:18 PM

    I love all the arms this chandy has! What a great find! I really want to check out that salvage place sometime...is that the same one you got that gorgeous window from?

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  18. Miss Mustard SeedOctober 21, 2009 at 1:25 PM

    That is a fantastic makeover! Well done. I usually see potential in things, but I don't think I would've had a vision for that one. Just gorgeous.

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  19. Created By CharlotteOctober 21, 2009 at 1:40 PM

    LOVE IT!!!! You have a great eye for hidden gems

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  20. Living It At HomeOctober 21, 2009 at 1:49 PM

    What a great before and after. In the before picture, I never thought that "ugly" chandelier could be transformed. You did an amazing job! Jamilyn

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  21. AnonymousOctober 21, 2009 at 2:27 PM

    WOW the power of paint!!! But I do think I'd like the chandelier even more if the black metal parts were also painted grey:)

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  22. VictoriaOctober 21, 2009 at 2:30 PM

    That is a ridiculous price! I never find things that cheap. I also love that style of chandelier, great job!

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  23. Mai-Brit @ thisfulllifeOctober 21, 2009 at 2:31 PM

    What an amazing transformation for such a great find. Love your style!

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  24. L.Duncan@Home23DuncanBoysOctober 21, 2009 at 3:16 PM

    Oh my....That turned out perfect!

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  25. UnknownOctober 21, 2009 at 3:33 PM

    Great price, wish they were that cheap here!
    It looks gorgeous!
    Sue

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  26. katieOctober 21, 2009 at 6:23 PM

    ahh so cute! I can never find steals like that!

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  27. Embellished BayouOctober 21, 2009 at 7:27 PM

    What a fabulous find for $15!! You totally transformed it, much improved (as usual)!

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  28. cotedetexasOctober 21, 2009 at 7:39 PM

    wow - this might just be my favorite project of yours ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    I have some sconces painted like this- I might just have to copy you!!!!

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  29. ElizabethOctober 21, 2009 at 8:19 PM

    You officially have the best stores up there. I'm talking to my husband about moving....

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  30. ~ ReganOctober 21, 2009 at 9:21 PM

    Just lovely! :) $15????!

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  31. kami @ nobiggie.netOctober 21, 2009 at 11:07 PM

    I love what you did!

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  32. Oliver'sOctober 22, 2009 at 6:01 AM

    Love it!!! You are a rock star!

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  33. angelaOctober 22, 2009 at 6:56 AM

    The chandelier looks amazing! You did a wonderful job! Can I ask how you kept the gray from getting on the black iron "arms?" Are they removable? Great work!

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  34. Proper PrimOctober 22, 2009 at 8:41 AM

    I love that style... it does looks a thousand percent better in the white... very nice job...

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  35. Trac~October 22, 2009 at 9:45 AM

    Beautiful! You are SO TALENTED! Thanks for sharing! :o)

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  36. UnknownOctober 22, 2009 at 10:18 AM

    Oh my...I love it!!!

    :) T

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  37. KellyMellyBoBellyBananaFannaOctober 22, 2009 at 3:26 PM

    FIFTEEN DOLLARS?! Score!!!

    Love it!!!

    Kelly
    http://tearinguphouses.blogspot.com

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  38. AnonymousOctober 22, 2009 at 5:14 PM

    love it holly!

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  39. UnknownOctober 22, 2009 at 8:18 PM

    Me again, please pop over and claim your award!
    Sue

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  40. Invited InOctober 23, 2009 at 7:19 AM

    Wow!! You are amazing!! I am just in love with everything you have shared on your blog. I just sprayed a huge craigslist cabinet.....I wish I had found your blog before I sprayed it. I think I may have sprayed it a different color after seeing all of your white!!!
    Thanks for sharing:)

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  41. JanOctober 23, 2009 at 9:49 AM

    LOVE the color! And can't beat the price. Wanted to let you know I gave you an award on my blog...

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  42. The Little MissOctober 23, 2009 at 10:30 AM

    the difference is AMAZING!!!! I love love love it!!!

    Come check me out and enter my giveaway!!!
    http://www.littlemissheirlooms.blogspot.com

    I try to have a new giveaway every Monday so be sure to follow me!
    xo
    Priscila

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  43. Sharon@Sharon at HomeOctober 24, 2009 at 3:02 PM

    Love the painted chandelier ... and hte window frame behind it.

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  44. Tee of Vinnord CottageOctober 25, 2009 at 3:48 AM

    you are brilliant!!!!

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  45. Lara BrehmOctober 7, 2011 at 4:57 PM

    LOVE IT! :)

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