The big brass chandelier, at one time, I loved it. Then, many years passed and I didn’t love it anymore. You can read more about the old dark red dining room here.
Where there’s a will, there’s a way, or, a gals got to do what a gals got to do!
I needed something to hold it after it was disconnected, so I improvised!
Books, chair, cushion…….perfect height.
Outside, I hung it on the wash line pole and primered it….goodbye blinding brass.
It looks better already!Next, oil rubbed bronze.
This paint turned out darker than I expected, it almost looks like black satin. The difference is very subtle.
And here it is! I covered the shades in burlap and still need to add something inside the rim to conceal the rough edges of the fabric.
I’m adding this post to Met Monday at Between Naps on the Porch. Lots and lots of great stuff over there!
There’s lots more to this story of the chandelier…..funny……check back on Friday for the good stuff!
Great transformation, Debra! It looks like a totally different chandelier. I'll bet you can't stop looking at it!
Gorgeous! I have a brass chandelier that I need to get down somehow and do the same thing. Thanks for the inspiration!
Janet
Very inspiring transformation. I think it's even more lovely now! Toni
I love it! You did great! I laughed at your ladder of things holding it! lol Now I thinking it you did the same to get it back up! lol
Debra, what a fabulous transformation! I love the color and the burlap shades are a great compliment. Bravo!
Have a lovely week!
Tina
Beautiful difference. Love it in the rubbed bronze. I've used that same spray paint and it is darker than I expected too.
That is seriously beautiful !
Kammy
OH my…the black looks so much better!! And I love the burlap shades too and what a nice job you did recovering!
A great transformation — it looks like a totally new chandelier!
Oh, debra! I almost missed this, what a difference. I know you are finally glad to get this done, it looks SOOOOOO great. Love the burlap shades too. Good for you, girl!
The oil rubbed bronze looks great! What a transformation!
I really like the black it looks so nice & I really like the color on your wall, of course I liked thr red too!
Blessings,
Linda
Look pretty snazzy now! It does look like a different chandelier altogether.
Brenda
This looks GREAT! It is amazing what a little spray pain will do! I love the burlap shades too!
Lou Cinda
Great choice of color and no-shine. I like that you had the nerve to do it. It looks "old" now and in a very good way.
Your chandelier metamorphasis looks great~ well done.
Have a blessed day!
that looks amazing! like a completely new chandelier.
oh wow, that looks lovely!
WOW! WOW! WOW! That looks fabulous! I love this transformation. laurie
Amazing what a can of paint can do! I love the dark with the burlap shades. Nicely done.
I want to do the same with my chandelier…..I know my husband will be just like yours….are you crazy honey? I will let you now if I get brave and do it.Come over for a visit if you have the time,thanks.
Blessings,
Linda