Tuesday, April 13, 2010

DIY Potential?

I love these pendants from Circa Lighting:





However they are $420 a pop. Obviously you can't match their construction - look at them, they are BEAUTIFUL! But I can't help but wonder, with a little DIY magic, if you could get a similar look for less...

IKEA FADO pendant - $39.99


Ralph Lauren Paint in Blue Leather..



Gold Leaf...

It may just create a cool, more modern look inspired by the real thing.

14 comments:

  1. I just redesigned an Ikea fixture for the Big Boy's Bedroom I'm posting about and I couldn't be happier with the result. Had also considered this same fixture myself, tons of potential in my mind! Go for it! Janell

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  2. I just redesigned an Ikea Pendant for the Big Boy's Bedroom I'm posting about right now. I love how it turned out and had actually considered this fixture. It has tons of potential, go for it!!
    Janell

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  3. Great idea! I've never thought of painting a globe...is there special non-flammable paint?

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  4. you should totally do it :) and then make sure to show us how fab it looks!

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  5. can you gold leaf a light fixture without causing a fire hazard?

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  6. Reminded me of the same kind of look. Not as cheap as IKEA though. Don't know how to make smaller urls.

    http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?subCategoryId=&id=960011&catId=SHOPSALE-DECORATIVE&pushId=SHOPSALE-DECORATIVE&popId=SHOPSALE&sortProperties=&navCount=185&navAction=top&fromCategoryPage=true&selectedProductSize=&selectedProductSize1=&color=cle&colorName=CLEAR&isSubcategory=&isProduct=true&isBigImage=&templateType=E

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  7. I'm interested about the fire issue also. I am sure there is some type of glass paint that is heat resistant - you see painted votive holders all the time. There has got to be something out there you could use to paint the globes - would be awesome!

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  8. This is so genius, Bryn! I totally want to try it!! Bookmarked for the new apartment...

    PS I hope your home inspection went well! Got my fingers crossed for you!

    xx
    jenny

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  9. You could totally fancy up the globe but I think the chain and the ceiling canopy is really the key to that design. Thats why I find Ikea fixtures to look so crappy - that thin wire and plastic cap screams cheapness.

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  10. Love this idea! Although, the original is pretty fabulous.

    I also saw Janell's post on her ikea lamp makeover... very cute!

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  11. Great idea Bryn! I've seen these lights before and they are really pretty cool, but at 420 each diy would be much better and still give you a beautiful look. I'd love to see someone try this one out!

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