In anticipation of needing new fixtures to hang in the vestibule, and living/dining rooms, I've been on the hunt for things that might fit the character of the house and our furnishings.
We were up to the ReStore, a Habitat for Humanity operation, to look at doors, tools and everything else they offer (Greg picked up a wooden swivel desk chair for $20 while I was in NY). You have to hunt and you might get lucky.
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| Purchased for $18 |
This is a Virden lamp (I know because of the label in the cap). I'm planning to spray the metal parts with Krylon to a more appealing color than the faux bronze it is now. Will need to be rewired before we can put it up; I'm going to try that myself too.
Originally wanted it put this in the vestibule but given the swing of the front door and the lower ceiling, I realized it won't go there. So into the main hallway it goes. Didn't really want to have something amber-colored in that area but decided to embrace it.
Going to look at painting the wall running the length of the first floor a shade of yellow and the other wall going up the stairs a shade of cream/ivory. Have taped up color swatches to see what we like best. Right now, Martha Stewart's Yellow Magnolia (top row, 4th from right) is winning for me.
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