If you don't want to paint it or replace the globes/shades, go to Habitat for Humanity Restore or other thrift stores. Keep going back - you will find lots of lighting fixtures that you can use.
Janet Pizaro's link shows a ton of ideas and Shoshana and Rpepplesjr are on target also. The only thing I want to add is possible use of adjustable socket adapters that allow you to change the angle of the build.
I did a friends house with pallet wood flat on the wall to frame the light after we painted the metal a light grey and dry brushed it with a medium dark brown. Vinegar soaked iron nails made a good evening stain for the cut ends....
I had these outdated lights in my bathroom, took them down and bought two new lights at home depot. It's an easy fix, there is only one hole behind these lights. I had two sets of these to replace. Good Luck!
Just turn them upside down and open them, then insert a roll of paper towel and tada, you have yourself a brand new paper towel holder that is not only beautiful, but...
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The item is solid wood, standing aprx. 26" high x 16" wide, no exterior holes or outlets, side crank handle turns four wooden paddles inside with various size holes o...
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I am looking for the discontinued Pulaski Royale collection nightstand, Neiman Marcus/Horchow also sold it, but called it the Royalty collection. I have looked all ov...
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I'm a picker and came across lots and lots of these beauties. I took home several boxes of these purdies and are using for different projects. However, I want to find...
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I have an 80 year old set of Noritake china dishes that were my Mother's. We are downsizing so I am thinking of selling them but am not sure who to trust. I've looked...
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Our new house has a sunken conversation pit in front of the fireplace. It's about 6X6 and has three steps into the 'pit' and booth-like backs on each side. My adult...
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This one pretty simple and very pretty. https://www.hometalk.com/diy/decorate/rooms/brass-bathroom-fixture-update-44264073
Easily Make and Install Brass Light Fixtures to Revamp Your Space!