Sunday, August 8, 2010

Dining Room Redo: Light Fixture Question

One of my next room projects that I am addressing is the dining room.  Here is a picture of the area as it is now.



I know I need to add color, texture and accessories. I also am not sure I care for the yellow candle sheaths on the chandelier and wall sconces.  I am thinking about painting the sheaths a different color but am not sure what products to use.  I don't know if heat will be a  factor... I need to check the wattage of the bulbs.  Adhesion (of paint on surface) is a concern as the sheaths are a hard glass-like material, although I think I know a product that would probably work as a primer/basecoat (Faux Effects PrimeEtch).  Here are some closer pics of the fixtures. 


If anyone has done this, what products did you use?  Was heat a factor in product selection, what primer, basecoat and paint did you use.  Any thoughts or experiences would be greatly appreciated.

11 comments:

  1. Our Dining Rooms ARE very similar! We also have Columns a lot like yours, too. And that mirrored console is fantastic. I'm currently debating about getting a mirrored nightstand for our Master Bedroom. LOVE IT. No tips regarding the paint, but think you are on the right track regarding the heat factor. I've repainted lampbases with no problem, but have encounterd problems when using Hot Glue for lampshades (they just fell apart). Have you felt the candle sheaths after the lighs have been on for awhile? Do they GET hot? Also, in our home, previous owners painted fireplace door-trim with non-heat-resistent paint and it just bubble up and then flakes off. Where I've used heat resistent spray paint, we have had no problems. I think it may come in more colors than just black now, too.

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  2. I of course have no idea how to paint hot/heated glass,but I just wanted to tell you that your nuts! They are beautiful and you should decorate around them and I bet you'll fall in love with them again! BEAUTIFUL!!! Your house is amazing!

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  3. You're getting good advice. Your dining room is amazing, as is!

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  4. Hi Lori, I just found you through Christa (above comment). You have an amazing blog! I love all of your painting techniques. I am just beginning to paint furniture and so I spent my alloted blog reading time at your fabulous site!!!
    The cherry console that you painted white and detailed with the taupe glaze became a true treasure!!! Beautiful!
    I am a new follower... I coujld learn a lot from you.
    The dining room looks perfect!
    Yvonne

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  5. Wow is all I have to say. Your dining room is amazing (I guess I had one more thing to say.) Thanks for finding my blog and leaving such a nice comment.
    --Leigh

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  6. Lori: Your home is beautiful. You do such nice work making your house a home. Have you ever considered using small chandalier shades for your dining chandy? It's an additional way to add new color and texture. Love your blog by the way.

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  7. I painted mine but they are made of plastic. I just used regular old spray paint on them. Wish I knew more that would help. Your chandy is gorgeous!

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  8. Your home is fabulous! Love all your work too. Thanks for visting today and leaving your lovely comment. I am now a new follower of yours.
    Lisa

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  9. Oh my goodness! Your chandelier is GORGEOUS!!! Your whole house is! I can't wait to spend more time here and learn more. You are incredible!

    And thank you for the kind comment!

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  10. I ordered new candle covers from some online source when I was remaking a chandy. I think they look kinda cool in that goldy color..are they too gold or shiny or what is it about them that you find offensive? I bet you could just spray them with any spray paint. I have noticed sometimes a candle cover will be a bit burnt, but I think it is the strength of the bulb more than anything that makes it an issue. You could rub some cream color paint over the existing covers....just thinkin...

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  11. You don't have to know how to paint them, just go to your nearest paint or big box store, show them a picture and ask them what to use. Most professional paint places will be able to advise you on how this can be done.

    LOVE the chandelier.

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