I am absolutely thrilled with the way these lamps turned out, and that's not a word I use often. I would have to venture to say that these lamps are probably one of my best finds & makeovers hands down (so far, of course). I loved the size and texture to begin with, and the refinishing just took it up another level.
I decided to keep the wood base since I think it definitely makes them look unique, and I like the fact that there are variations in the wood grain on each lamp (the one on the right is not quite as dark in person).
I think the texture really makes the gold finish stand out, too.
Remember the before?
Unfortunately, these will not be in my Etsy store, because I'm keeping them for my bedroom, whose plan I hope to share with you in the coming weeks (once it's done). I'm taking this as a sign that I'm headed in the right direction . . .
I'm linking this to:
DIY Day @ A Soft Place To Land
Trash to Treasure @ Reinvented
Furniture Feature Friday @ Miss Mustard Seed
37 comments:
GET OUTTA HERE! Those look fabulous! How did you do that? Wow!
Congrats on going back to school! Best wishes to you! Lisa
Awesome!
Love them! You have totally inspired me to find some old lamps and pain them. Awesome!
i love the new lamp look!
Uhm...yes, you can toot your horn! They look dynamite! Way to go! And I love that you left the wood base exposed, mixing the gilded and the organic looks wonderful. What are you going to do for a shade?!
bomb.com
that's all I have to say.
Oh and that I would keep them too and what kind of gold paint did you use?
Thanks everyone for the compliments!
I'm thinking of using a black rectangular shade, and used a Rustoleum paint.
@ Christina--I love "bomb.com"! :)
WOW! THe gold has them looking VERY high end. I love them. Absolutely freakishly love them. They are def. FAB!
thanks for following me! so sweet! those lamps REALLY came out well!!
LOL on the bomb.com and I couldn't agree more. You had some serious vision for these babies. They look great and I look forward to seeing your new bedroom once complete!
Girl!!!! these turned out great! I'm so glad that you went with gold instead of yellow! WOW...
Now I need to find some lamps to spray paint STAT!
hot damn!!!!! I agree..dont sell those bad boys.
What a fab makeover! What did you use, gold spray? paint? I can see why you are keeping these two. I also loooved the owl lamp makeover you did =)
I like the gold. Picking out shades gives me the shivers.
Your lamps are beautiful and remind me of hammered metal..very nice!! Thank you for the paint tip too - I'll try Michael's tomorrow.
It's nice to see that gold (not brass) is coming back and I keep seeing it more and more.
Those are tre fab! Love them and I think you used the right project for gold. It really does show the texture.
Ok so you seam to be a lamp makeover queen! Help me please! I have this lamp, I thought was great...but now I'm lost. Can I send you a pic, and you give me a tip or two ;)
Thanks, Nikki
leave the boots alone...i returned them...feet murder
total score! they look perfect and I can't wait to seem them in your space!
I'm not big on gold, but I LOVE them! You have a great vision for what things can become. Great job!
Those look so fresh! and i'm not a huge fan of gold - love it
these are gorgeous!
These are fabulous. Great job!
Wow. I LOVE the gold! Great choice!!
the texture totally makes these lamps WORK. love them. however, i still hate that you find such awesome stuff at thrift stores! argh. i think of you every time i leave a thrift store empty-handed.
jealous!
but in a good way.
:)
thank, thanks, thanks!
autumn, i'd gladly trade my finds for your portfolio!!! :)
OMG!!! I'm in love at first sight...or is that second sight. ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS!!!!
xo, Cristi
Snazzy new lamps! The gold makes them look like something you would find in the stores right now. Great job. Black shades to top them off maybe??
They look great!!!!
Love those! The gold really makes a nice statement!
Ok MS. Midas touch..! those are hot!
Oh my WORD. Those look amazing! And I think black rectangular shades will be the perfect touch!! I can't wait to see your bedroom makeover! I am smack dab in the middle of my own bedroom makeover...
Genius! Love these! Posting them on my blog!
HOLY COW those are stunning! I cant wait to see them in the space!
such a cool project! can't wait to sit down and properly read through your blog. off to check out your etsy shop now!
Sooo much better and very unique!
just found a pair of these lamps on Craigslist that I want to pick up for our bedroom (yellow in color but definitely same maker b/c of the wood base). I love what you did w/ the paint!
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