When we arrived in our apartment I wasn't thrilled with these lamps. I'm still not a huge fan, but when I put one on either side of our bed I couldn't stand the fact that they were not both the same color! Funny because I am not always a stickler for symmetry. Don't get me wrong it has it's place, but there is something to be said for it's wacky cousin A-symmetry! In this case, however, I wanted needed the lamps to be the same color or I was going to start losing sleep over it.
So I took matters into my own hands, and without consulting the landlord I sanded the metal base of the silver lamp and painted it black. I know I'm such a rebel! My rebellious streak continued when I decided I should dress up the shades a little too. I brought home a length of grosgrain ribbon, but when I realized that the angle of the shade made it nearly impossible to get it glued on straight I gave up. If you're working with a drum shade the ribbon method is great. However if you have shades like these then you may have to take an alternative route...which is what I did!
Paint is so versatile! I didn't even buy fancy fabric paint, I just used what I had on hand which was black acrylic craft paint and a little masking tape!
Sorry it's not exactly an earth shattering before and after, but rather a subtle difference that at least makes me feel better. Satisfactory enough to allow me to sleep at night and I have a feeling the landlord is not going to kick me out for this minor makeover! Now for some artwork over the bed.
I think they look great! Sometimes minor makeovers make a bigger impact than you expect. Side note: Don't forget about Bias tape. It doesn't come in as many options as ribbon, but being cut on the bias allows it to curve and reshape itself. Can't wait to see the artwork!
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