Anna from Take the Side Street took her love for schoolhouse-style light fixtures and created her own version for a fraction of the cost. She achieved the desired look by pairing a $5 replacement globe with the base from a $5 ceiling fixture. A quick coat of oil-rubbed bronze spray paint, and the transformation was complete. Talk about a simple makeover! I love the vintage, old-school feel of this fixture!
Anna was inspired by the lighting fixtures from Schoolhouse Electric such as this Otis Ceiling Mount Fixture.
Head over to Take the Side Street to see Anna’s tutorial.
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Great idea! Thanks! I have been debating what to do with our hallway light…this may be the perfect solution!
This is exactly what I am doing in my basement bathroom!
totally awesome!!! Love the simple styling and the price!!!