How to redesign ceiling light fixture
by
JuneBug
+10
I have two of these 24-yr. old glass globe light fixtures in the kitchen. One is larger than the other. They are very high hanging from vaulted ceiling. Would like suggestions to update them by using the same cord and sockets. The smaller one is over the sink but high up.
Many of these projects would work with your existing wiring and socket: http://www.glitterandgoatcheese.com/2014/10/13/my-favorite-diy-modern-light-fixtures/ If you click on an individual project, it will take you to the DIY directions for duplicating it.
I would get rid of the globe and either use a wire basket for an industrial look or a wicker/rattan basket for a country look. You could also purchase a couple of drum shades and the hardware foruse a wire basket for an industrial look or a wicker/rattan basket for a country look. You could also purchase a couple of drum shades and the hardware for a modern look.
These fixtures although they were hugely popular in their time, are also notoriously unstable, and heat up quickly, due to there not being any space for the hot air from standard incandescent bulbs to escape.
Keep in mind that if you do try to "change" their look by making another layer over the glass, or by glueing anything onto the outside of the glass, that this will increase the weight of the fixture hanging from the small screws, and will also raise the inside temperature of the glass fixture.
I agree with the suggestion to just get rid of the glass ball part, which after 24 years, is likely quite fragile, and easily breakable, and go with LED lightbulbs.
How about a nautical look?
Love this look!
i think it's pretty and would not anything more..
Hang them together, and just slightly stagger their height.