First of all I have to say that my Chihuahua, Poppi, insisted on sitting in my lap while I wrote this post.
So if there are lots of typos it’s because the dog ate my homework.
Or the dog sat on my homework…you get the picture.
Anyway, we finally installed our Pottery Barn Drum Pendant Look-a-Like this weekend.
A pendant kit (found on ebay), a floor lamp shade from Cost Plus World Market and two washers were all the hardware we needed for the whole DIY fixture. You can read about how to find the kit and the lamp shade in this post that I wrote regarding the hunt for the right pieces.
Super super easy and inexpensive.
It was so easy that describing the process to you is a little silly.
#1 Opening shipping box.
#2 Remove kit.
#3 Slide a washer down the electrical wire on the kit.
#4 Slide the shade on top of the washer.
#5 Slide another washer on top of the shade.
#6 Screw the kit together.
#7 Install in the ceiling.
The end.
And I am so pleased with the results.
Here is the process in pictures:
Removing the old yucky fan.
Measuring to determine what the length of the chain and cord on the new fixture should be.
Because they were so cheap and we didn’t want to have to return to the store if we bought the wrong size (we are a lazy people), we bought two sizes of washers because we weren’t sure exactly which would fit well. 2″ washer with a 3/8″ hole was perfect, but other sizes could have worked.
The new light fixture went up as fast as the old one came down. Super easy installation (so I am told).
I love how it turned out.
And I think the style goes well with my grandparent’s 1950’s table and (freshly upholstered)chairs that were gifted to me.
But if you give a mouse a cookie….
Once the fixture was hung I realized that the table needed to be centered under the light.
Then the rug needed to be moved.
Which meant the china cabinet needed to move to the sun room.
Which meant the bookcase needed to be moved back into the kitchen and the my blue painted chest needed to be moved under our stained glass windows.
But through it all my husband and step sons were so patient. Thanks guys.
How do you like my new fixture?
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Looks great, Rene´! Thanks for letting me know. And that mouse with the cookie thing…I hear ya!!
Good luck with your redo.
You’re very detailed in the installation process. Thanks!
It looked perfect, I love it.
Regards,
Danyelle from Brisbane Bi-fold Doors
That looks so easy, but the result is so beautiful! What a wonderful idea!
Great info, love it
Hello. I found you through the Hearthfelt Hopes blog hop hosted by Aliso Kitchen. Good job on the lamp. Nice, clear tutorial too. Thanks.
The new lamp looks great! It gives the dining room area a whole new feel. Thanks for linking up to Thrifty Thursday.
I, too am thinking about doing this project. Just curious, did you put in a piece to diffuse the light and so you do not see the light bulbs (from the table looking up at light?)