Lamp Makeover {Ugly to Lovely}
June 15, 2012 by Aimee • 31 Comments
I’m SUPER excited to show you how my lamp turned out! It was just what my family room needed with the breezy white curtains. Remember {here} I told you that I’d been crushing on this floor lamp?!
Okay…so it’s not quite the same, but for $10 it was definitely worth a try!
And here it is! I decided to go with a flocked lamp shade in
yellow that I found at Target {here}. I love this linen drum shade,
it offers a nice accent of color without competing with the rug.
Um, yeah…this one wasn’t really working. Dust to the MAX!
I used a white primer followed by three coats of
white gloss spray paint, lightly sanding between each coat.
And here it is in the family room…next to my Spring Chic Mantel {here}.
I may have to switch things up soon, now that Summer is in full swing! I’ll
definitely keep my DIY Picket Frames {here} on the mantel, still loving them!
I’ve had a few questions about the fabric of my new drapes. The
fabric is a good quality and a nice weight for drapes. They hang
nicely with soft folds. And the grommets make it easy to pull
the drapes shut at night and open them easily during the day. {here}.
I love a lamp – chair – ottoman combination…perfect for
curling up with a good book! What are you reading right now!?
Aimee, what an incredible makeover! Your floor lamp is just beautiful. The shade looks like sunshine and goes perfectly with your white, summery drapes.
Thank you so much Jane! XO, Aimee
I love it Aimee! It looks amazing! The shade that you chose is perfect in every way! Angie xo
I’m so jealous. I used to live in an area that was “overflowing” with yard sales and cute little second-hand shops and I was always rescuing unwanted furniture and accessories. My current neighborhood has only (expensive) retail stores, so I look forward to reading about all your lovely projects. Thank you so much for sharing.
Love it!
I love the way it turned out! I’m reading The Vampire Lestat right now, and I would definitely love a good spot to curl up.
It turned out fantastic! Love the shade. Megan
Gorgeous! I love this makeover, great job!
It looks great! I love that lampshade from Target (they have great shades). Your great redo on the lamp makes the purchase of the new shade easily justifiable. Gorgeous job, as always.
I think that you totally nailed it! The lamp look amazing and the shade is one of my favorite colors! Nice work!
Ooh Aimee – I love it. I have a black lamp – BLACK! Ugggh what was I thinking when my colours are white and turquoise? So I am going to make it over – you have inspired me! xx Nat
Your lamp turned out fabulous~looks great!!
Looks great…love the shade
Your version with that adorable shade looks great!
LOVE IT AIMEE!!!! It find it looks pretty darn close to what you were looking for and for $10.. you can’t beat that!!
The lamp shade is very pretty too! Love the bold yellow!
Your lamp make-over is beautiful! Lamps are my favorite decorating accessory!
Love it!!! Such a huge improvement!
What a great makeover! Love the yellow!
~Steph @ Silver Boxes
I want that lampshade!!!!! Lovely job Aimee!
Love it! What a wonderful transformation. How funny would it be to take it back and be like, this is what you could have had. No one would believe you.
How nice to come home from a girls weekend and see I was featured amongst all these talented ladies…thank you so much!~
The lamp is gorgeous – what an improvement! The yellow shade looks really stunning against the white base.
Okay–I want to go thrifting with you! What a great find, and I love the makeover you gave it–it fits into your room’s new summer look just perfectly–very nice!
awesome lamp, it looks so much better, well doesn’t even look like the same lamp
Thanks for linking up.
XO
Kristin
This is a great “new life” project….I love the new look!
LOVE the lamp! Definitely so pretty & the yellow print is FABULOUS!!! can never go wrong with Target
would love for you to link up at Heart&Home link party, http://www.mercyINKblog.com
blessings to you!
lauren
So cute!
love the yellow!
Pat
It definitely has the same vibe as your crush. Nice job.
Love the lamp!!! That pattern on the shade is soooo amazing. I just bought a $2.50 large table lamp at the thrift store yesterday. It is an ugly brown but plan to spray it some great color and find the perfect shade to go with it. That shade you used is lookin’ pretty good….great job!!!
WOW~ This is gorgeous! Forget the one you were lusting over! Your version is way better!
Love visiting your site and all the work you do. I never find buys like you girls on these blogs. I’m reading 50 Shades Darker.