We need a simple, inexpensive pendant light above island
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MaryStLouis on Jan 07, 2015If you have a ReStore around (Habitat for Humanity) you'll find a lot of old and period pieces available. The stock changes all the time so you may need to go several times. World Market has some interesting fixtures and they're pretty inexpensive. I also like the lighting at Menard's. You can also make your own pendants. There are some fun examples of DIY lighting here on Hometalk.Helpful Reply
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Kimberly A on Jan 08, 2015Local home improvement stores sell basic pendants in various finishes and then you can choose from a variety of glass shades. The cost is usually about 15 or 20 for the pendant then the shade would depend on your choice of glass. We did the exact thing in our kitchen because I wanted pendants over each island with can lights throughout the perimeter of the kitchen. They became a nice accent. I attached a photo so you could get an idea. Enjoy your search!Helpful Reply
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Renee Seeling on Jan 08, 2015If you are handy and have any farms or farm supply stores nearby, you can get a barn light, it's shaped like a cone, hang a bulb in it and hang it from your ceiling. They can be painted too after you prime the metal shade. VERY mid-century looking with paint on them and pretty cheap to put together.Helpful Reply
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SheWhoMustBeHeard on Jan 08, 2015Another idea would be to use an industrial or outdoor pendant light. There are some very cool tin lights that could be painted or left unfinished. It all depends on your aesthetic. I have a kitchen built in the 50's and it originally had a flush mounted glass fixture. We ditched that in the 70's for a kitchen fan and have replaced that a couple of times.Helpful Reply
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Shelly James Williams on Jan 08, 2015A simple pendant light, about $15 at Lowe's with a vintage or vintage looking colander used for a shade !Helpful Reply
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Julie @ Southern Wild Design on Jan 09, 2015I used the old fixture in my dining room and spiffed it up. You can see it here: http://southernwilddesign.com/dining-room-light-overhaul/Helpful Reply
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Carole on Jan 09, 2015Wire waste basket, wicker basket, two wire hanging baskets fitted together to make an orb and spray painted, metal strapping made into an orb, drum shade made over in fun fabric, depends what type of lighting you like. Have seen lobster pots, colanders and all sorts made into lamp shades over the years.Helpful Reply
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Belinda Todd on Jan 10, 2015I chalk painted a brass chandelier and used dk wax with burlap shades. It turned out great!Helpful Reply
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Donna on Jan 11, 2015http://www.homedepot.com/p/Worth-Home-Products-1-Light-Brushed-Bronze-Instant-Pendant-Light-Conversion-Kit-with-Scavo-Glass-Shade-PBN-0302-0011/202654898Helpful Reply
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