Gray Lights Go Green

Hey Friends!  Happy Valentine's Day!!!

Today, I am showing off the last undicussed element of Natalie's Dining Room Design!  As you may have gathered from the photos, the space is rather large.  The table is also a giant and a perfect size for the room.  Since everything is big here, the lights needed to be oversized as well.



It was a challenge to find something that was large enough, affordable, and in a color we liked (or in a material that we could paint).  After much searching, we came across these industrial metal pendants from CB2!  With a 2ft diameter, these babies were the perfect size to visually balance the space!



The only issue with this choice was the color.  While I loved the raw metal, the gray color would have just blended into the dark gray walls.  A little green spray paint fixed that issue in no time.  Before the paint was completely dry, I used paint thinner to age the lights and make them look like a vintage find.



I left the metal unpainted on the inside/underneath part of the light.  I like the contrast the two colors provides.



I also covered the standard black cords in rope to amp up the charm factor.  It's been done before, but it's a trick that's worth repeating.







Sometimes even brand new pieces need a mini makeover to perfectly fit your space or style.  If the price is right, don't be afraid to take some extra steps.  The risk is almost always worth the reward! :)

'Til tomorrow!