Monday, March 8, 2010

Trash to Treasure Tuesday—Nifty Thrifty Lamps

Remember last week when I wrote about my Budget Home Decor guidelines

And about my crush on Home Goods lamps?

Like these?

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Remember Rule #1—the one about PATIENCE?

Well…

Over the last few weeks, I’ve been updating the look of our family room, refining the black and cream base, and adding my beloved red and turquoise accents. 

I added BIG ART above the sofa.

Then I started to hate these lamps.  They were really cool and kind of expensive, back when I thought you had to spend lots of money to have a pretty house.
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I liked the wrought iron look and the parchment shade.  But now they look kind of lodgey to me.  Guess I should’ve known that when I bought them at Eddie Bauer, huh?

I’ve been looking for “new” lamps, and TRYING REALLY HARD to be patient. 

Oh, those beautiful lamps at Home Goods make a girl’s life difficult.

Finally, I found these at the Goodwill store.
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I bought two drum shades at Walmart for $15 each.
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The lamps each got two coats of Heirloom White.

I covered the shade with leftover fabric from  my drop cloth drapes
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Now I have this!

lamps 003I’m in love.  Almost.  NOW I see that I need to finish the raw edge of the fabric inside.  Oops.

At least y’all aren’t worried about me being perfect, now, are ya?

Link up YOUR projects!  








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Check out Rhoda's Thrifty Treasures at Southern Hospitality!

Also linked to Thrifty Decor Chick's Before and After Party!

45 comments:

  1. Wow, those look fantastic!!!

    Suzanne

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  2. Adorable lamps! Very inspiring!

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  3. Yea for Goodwill! And love the drum lampshades!! Great transformation!!

    Amy

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  4. Oooooh, I LOVE these! I've been trying {patiently - not my strong suit} to find some "new" lamps at the thrift store, but I SWEAR my thrift stores only have GINORMOUS lamps that are WAY TO BIG for my little house/space! Yours are perfect! Love those shades too!!

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  5. It's amazing what a little paint and some fabric scraps can do! That lamp looks brand new and very cool. You did a great job!
    I'd love it it you'd stop by for a visit sometime,
    XO
    Heidi - Heart and Home

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  6. We worked on very similiar projects this weekend. Loved how your lamp turned out.

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  7. I love your lamps, those are adorable!

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  8. I LOVE them Kimm!! I have THE HARDEST time finding lamps at the resale shops!....I think I just can't envision them painted.......I need to look HARDER!!

    The fabric on the shades is perfect! Ü

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  9. Ooo I love these! You make it look so simple ;)

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  10. Fantastic! Those are great!!! Love it and thanks for hosting!

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  11. Oh, love the lamps - what a great change!

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  12. Love the re-do and your fabric choice. There is an easy way to solve your problem of finishing the raw edge of the fabric. I just did a cable show on lampshade here's the link:
    http://vimeo.com/9503415
    Just have the raw edge go to the edge of the lamp and then use decorative gimp trim to hide the edge.
    Blessings...Sherry

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  13. Spray paint and lamps...always a great combo. Yours are fantastic! I love the shades too!

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  14. I love your lamp!!! Great job..I can't find Heirloom White...not at Home Depot or at Lowe's..what is the brand? I'm with the perfect white in a spray can...sigh..

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  15. I hate typos in a comment..I'm without the perfect white in a spray can...that's what I meant to type..

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  16. I'm all about refinishing lamps--check out my link!

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  17. Hey Jen, Heirloom white is normally at a crafts store like Hobby Lobby or MIchael's. Very few Home Depot's or Lowe's have it in stock.

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  18. They turned out great! Patience really does pay of...lol Good Job!

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  19. I'm with you - I'm lamp poor but I need to be patient. I'm excited about your inspiration! What a transformation!!! Thanks for hosting. Have a blessed week!

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  20. Wow, those are so cute! I especially love your boy in the background.

    Allison @ http://www.houseofhepworths.com/

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  21. They turned out great and the price was right! If you hadn't told us about the unfinished raw edge inside, we'd never have known!

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  22. Your new lamps are fabulous! I love the added touch of fabric to the shades, simply gorgeous! Thanks for hosting - Hope you have a great week!

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  23. I have some kind of lamp obsession - I LOVE looking at thrift store lamps.

    They turned out so beautiful! It really is about looking at the shape and not the current condition.

    Darn! You already had that cute kid? I was going to look for one my next trip to Goodwill. ;)

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  24. Wowza! They look so great! Nice job!

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  25. LOOOVE the lamps! I've been trying to be equally patient to find some pretty lamps for my bedroom. I found some awesome ones on CL, but I haven't heard back from the seller so I'm thinking I missed out. Yours turned out so fantastic I'm thinking I need to get myself to GW!

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  26. Oops, Kimm- I forgot to change the title of my entry. I just re-entered. Can you delete number 61 and leave number 64?

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  27. What a coincidence-my trash to treasure post is about a lamp, as well!

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  28. wow! you did a super job! Looks great, i too am redoing my living room in shabby chic, furniture, fabrics, just about everything and now I have a ton to sell on ebay or craigslist. The silk dupioni drapes that were so expensive, got to sell the big, beautiful silk wing back chair has to go, the "book" table that I paid over $700 for has to go,,, oh my God, just give me the knowledge and strength to do it... lol

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  29. I love the lamps. They turned out so great! And the fabric! Oh, the fabric! I love that style. Your room is coming together so well!

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  30. I have this weird obsession with lamps also and am trying my hardest to be patient and find a perfect one at the thrift store, but for some reason the thrift stores around me think there lamps are just as good as department stores and price them that way. Whats a girl to do :(

    I love how you transformed these lamps. And the damask?...be still me heart.

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  31. Could you please delete link #88? I posted the wrong project - yikes! Thanks so much and thanks for hosting!

    Love the new goodwill lamps! Your post was too funny and hit so close to home! I too struggle with that same patience battle, I've been looking for new lamps for a few months now and Home Goods makes it SOOO hard!

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  32. I love your lamp ! That shade is incredible ! Don't you just LOOOOOOOVE a great thrift store transformation - I do !!!

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  33. I love the pretty lamp shade! Unfinished edges and all.
    ☺ Celeste

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  34. I'm stunned at what a huge difference you made with these lamps. I have seen the "before" dozens of times at thrift stores and have never given them a second look. Now I'll BE looking for them! Thanks for the great idea!

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  35. Your lamp revamp looks like you bought them at HomeGoods! Loving the fabric.

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  36. Thanks for the awesome link party!

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  37. Fabulous! You had such vision to see the potential in those brassy GW lamps!!

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  38. WOW. I'm loving this and your blog! Visited via Top Mommys Blog and boy, I'm glad! Thank you for the inspiration!

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  39. Love this! Now you've inspired me to be patient for my own lamps :-)

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  40. I love any makeover, but the way you present it makes it fun. Loved your comment about already having the cute kid in the background. :-)

    Michelle

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  41. I absolutely love them! Great job!

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  42. I linked up with lamps I spray painted this summer the exact same color -- great minds must think alike! Yours turned out beautifully, and I love how you tied in the damask fabric from your drapes. Gorgeous :-) Come visit me at Big Doll's Boomtown and check out mine!

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  43. wow i love your lamps!! maybe use some black grosgrain ribbon to cover the unfinished edges?

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