What to do with a naked vanity fixture

MJ Julian
by MJ Julian
I broke the glass that covered my fixture and, of course, cannot replace it. I need some ideas to keep the fixture, but to have fun by changing the look. I love mason jars but I can't figure that one out.
  10 answers
  • Janet Pizaro Janet Pizaro on Jan 14, 2016
    I do not know if this helps but I found this. See what you think. www.hometalk.com/diy/-2008313
    • MJ Julian MJ Julian on Jan 14, 2016
      Thank You Janet Pizaro I love this. I'll have to study it a bit to see how to change my sockets.
  • Janet Pizaro Janet Pizaro on Jan 14, 2016
    I was amazed by the transition.Hope it works for you.
  • Linda Amstutz Linda Amstutz on Jan 14, 2016
    take everything down off the wall, spray paint it in whatever color, metallic, or just a pretty color...paint everything. Then add decorative light bulbs instead of regular bulbs. I did this in a bathroom and it looks just like some I've seen in home improvements stores. I used a oil rubbed bronze color spray paint. I also did all the knobs and handles, and some older decor pieces. It all looks great.
    • MJ Julian MJ Julian on Jan 15, 2016
      @Linda Amstutz Decorative bulbs, I'll have to look into that. Thank you.
  • Kelley M Kelley M on Jan 15, 2016
    You could use led bulbs and velum paper over it. Shape the velum in a 3 sided rectangle. The nice thing about velum is you can use pressure to put a design in the velum. You can change it at will and the light softens beautifully.
  • CK CK on Jan 15, 2016
    I agree with MJ Julian above. If you cannot afford to replace it decorative bulbs may be your answer. However.... do keep your eyes open for close out and returned items at places like Lowe's and Home Depot. You may find that buying a new fixture is actually less than buying decorative bulbs...and you'll get an update too!
  • Tracy Norr Tracy Norr on Jan 15, 2016
    I have an old cover that would fit it. It's in my Goodwill box right now. Wish I could just give it to you.
    • MJ Julian MJ Julian on Jan 15, 2016
      @Tracy Norr I'm in Kansas, bet you're not close, thanks anyway:)
  • The Redesign Habit The Redesign Habit on Jan 15, 2016
    I too would check Home Depot and Lowe,s. They have a lot of bathroom light fixtures that are very inexpensive. May not cost you much more than using decorative bulbs.
  • Donna Donna on Jan 15, 2016
    I saw on Pinterest that someone had made a 'shade' for their vanity light. You might want to check that out.
  • those LED lights would be more expensive than a new fixture! Try Craigslist for a vanity light. People are always looking to sell them cheaply. Glass covers as well.
  • Sandy Renner Sandy Renner on Jan 23, 2016
    Habitat for Humanity have Re-Stores they have a lot of coverings for lights (at least my local one does) Check to see if there is one near you