This is not a very glamorous Before and After, but if you live with an old chandelier that you can't replace this might be a sanity saver for you. When I moved into this apartment I absolutely hated the dining room light fixture, but since it's a rental, what was I gonna do. Then it started growing on me in a weird, retro 80s way. Now I just live with it...it and the promise of a better light fixture in my future.
When I moved in the white plastic coverings, the pretend white candle parts, were all cracking and crumbling to bits. Every time I went to the hardware store I would look for 2 inch tall replacements, which were always out of stock. Some time into this project, I realized, they don't make the 2 inch replacements anymore. I talked with a friendly Home Depot guy and he suggested I buy the four inch (which were always in stock every time I looked for the two inch) and use a hack saw to cut them down.
With the help of The Man, who is so handy at so many things, we did just that. Here's a little visual tutorial.
and lastly the big reveal - still not the chandelier of my dreams, but it looks a lot better.
It's a fun, jam packed day here on kalanicut. I have one more Before and After for you today that I am very excited about. Finally found a way to maximize the unused space in the entryway to my bedroom. Moved things around, whipped up a little DIY craft projects and pulled together an arrangement I'm really happy with. I'll post it in about an hour.
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