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Before & After: A $5 Light Freshens Up

published Aug 19, 2016
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Antique brass and glass pendant light fixture with geometric design, labeled "Before" in red.

Ashley made some small but seriously impactful changes to this old light. By saying goodbye to a few details and adding a new bulb, she made a stylish and subtle update.

From Ashley: Old kitchen pendants or chandeliers are easily found at garage sales and thrift stores. I picked this light up for $5 and knew it had potential.

The glass itself was in good shape but the electrical portion of the light had to go. Once I took everything apart, I had most of the pieces I needed to make it a pendant style light.

Making this light a pendant style light and adding an oversized bulb really gave it personality.

Stop by my blog to get the full how-to!

Thank you, Ashley!