Some of you may remember my World's Fugliest Laundry Room Make-Over.
One of my favorite additions to the new and improved room was the cool, industrial light I found to replace the prior "boob" light.
I didn't say anything about it in the initial post cause I was a little embarrased, but this handsome light is supposed to have a glass covering over the light bulb.
I made the mistake of setting the light atop the washer during the spin cycle and...yup, all of a sudden I heard a huge crash and the sound of breaking glass {or maybe it was my heart as I realized what had happened}. Stupid, stupid mistake that has been nagging at me ever since it happened. Even though I still love the light, I couldn't help but feel like it was a little lacking every time I looked at it...like it was naked...just "exposing" it's bulb.
Then, a few days ago, whilst meandering around "the depot" as I often do, I came across this little nugget of delight.
It is a light bulb cage.
*cue angelic choirs now*
I grabbed it and threw it in the cart, knowing exactly what I was going to do with it.
First, I gave it a coat of silver paint.
Then I attached it to the "nekkid" light. And voila!!!
My new, new and improved light.
So much better dontcha think? I was really getting tired of staring at the light's...bulb. Amazing how a $3 piece of plastic can add so much character. Best $3 I ever spent {except for that salted carmel cupcake I just purchased last night}.
I might have to vote for the salted carmel cupcake! Um, yum. However, the cage is really cute. I think I like it as much as the glass.
ReplyDeleteNice! It makes a big difference!
ReplyDeleteGenius! I just came home with a similar light, also from the "depot" and my son thought it was a safety light from a submarine. Which I don't mind him thinking, but I draw the line at a red bulb. You have some really good ideas! Newest follower.
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