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When I needed a pair of lamps for our bedroom, I felt like it would be a good place to bring in a bright shot of color. I found these lamps on clearance at Target and I thought they might paint up well.
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I don't think the lamp base is made of real wood, but it looks a lot like a cut log on a lucite base. I thought a painted version would be a little like this idea.
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I wasn't sure what color I wanted to paint the lamp bases, so I mocked up the room using paint swatches at the hardware store. I'm sure the guy at the paint counter thought I was nuts, but it really did help me in a pinch to see how all the colors I already had in the room would work together with the new lamp color. I picked Glidden's Spearmint Gum and got a quart in high gloss.
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I just used an artist's brush to cut in on the edges and then a 2" angles brush for most of the base.
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Later I clean up any mess-ups with a razor blade, but it was pretty easy to stay mostly on the wood part.
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I love the slight texture of the wood-like grain under the glossy green paint. I think it's such a pretty combo with the lucite base and the black linen shade.
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And the pop of bright green is just what the space needed. I think colorful lamps are always a good idea.
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PS Here are a couple other lighting DIYs I've done over the years, in case you feel like browsing today:
- Painting a ceiling fan
- Painting a lampshade
- Inexpensive black lampshades
- Spray painting vintage metal task lamps
- Painting a giant brass chandelier
- DIY Sputnik
- Painting vintage sconces
Seriously awesome! Love the color!
ReplyDeleteI love how adventurous you are with colour, Jenny. The bedroom looks lovely.
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You are so amazing. Bravo!!!
ReplyDeletePerfect color for the room! And the guys at the paint counter pretty much always think I'm nuts ;)
ReplyDeleteI recognize the photo as work by a Phoenix photographer, but I can't remember her name. Can you share? I still regret missing out on a piece that was in a shop off 7th ave.
ReplyDeleteDoes the black lampshade provide enough illumination for you to read in bed, or is that just a lamp for ambient light? I never would have considered a dark shade at bedside. Best wishes!
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of using paint chips to help visualize the colors together. Great tip!
ReplyDeleteSo clever on the paint chip mock-up. Love this bright, fresh green. Definitely amps things up!
ReplyDeletewhat a pretty color! that pop of color looks so great!
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So happy you posted this. I was looking at a pic of your pax unit and spotted them in the mirror and was wondering where you got those lovelies from ;)
ReplyDeleteLooks great! I want to copy your idea so I checked out the Target.com link but it doesn't show or mention the acrylic base. Was the base included or did you add it?
ReplyDeleteThanks for including the links at the bottom of the post. Very helpful!
ReplyDeleteWhere is your clock from? I LOVE it! (The lamps look amazing of course).
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I'm seriously obsessed with your bedroom. If you EVER decide to sell your bedside tables, I am 100% interested in purchasing them! sarah.bradley5@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful color! I LOVE it! :)
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Oooh loving the color.
ReplyDeleteYour Pax wardrobes look fantastic. Are you happy with the quality of them? Do they feel solid or clunky? I always find with Ikea furniture the doors never hang quite evenly but I haven't tried the Pax. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThat's great. I found some target lamps on clearance last week and spray painted them too! It was terrifying but it turned out really well.
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ReplyDeleteThe lamp looks great and your room is beautiful! I love those doors in the background! Is that a closet? Please let me know some details about those!
ReplyDeleteThe lamp looks great and your room is beautiful! I love those doors in the background! Is that a closet? Please let me know some details about those!
I have the same wall color, flooring and white trim in my living room - and, interestingly enough, your eclectic color palette is almost identical to mine. I just have it in slightly different places... red and mint and black in the art, brown silk curtains. gold and cream rug, yellow ottoman... Great minds!
ReplyDeleteWell done! Your bedroom looks great. Love the colour you used for the lamp - it's super fresh!
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Well done! Your bedroom looks great. Love the colour you used for the lamp - it's super fresh!
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I thought your walls were Knoxville Gray, but there is a paint sample that says French Gray that looks like it. Can you clarify? Thanks!
ReplyDeleteIf you wouldn't mind sharing, where did you find the clock and painting on your bedside table? They are both so pretty.
ReplyDeleteOMG LOVE this post:) so totally cute and stylish.
ReplyDeleteCheck out my new post....Amazing handmade patchwork rugs:)
Have a fab weekend dear
LOVE Maria at inredningsvis - inredning it's, Swedish for decor :)
Love that tufted yellow chair. Is that one of your own re-upholstery jobs?
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