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Updated Farmhouse Kitchen Light Fixture

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I used galvanized buckets for my updated farmhouse kitchen light fixture. It is an easy way to update an old light fixture.

An updated farmhouse kitchen light fixture is a perfect way to update a light because I did not have to take down the light.

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I am so excited that my updated farmhouse kitchen light fixture looks amazing because this upcycle has saved me a lot of money.  First, let me tell you that I took many before shots and shots of each step I took during this project, and something bad happened and my hard drive froze up.  I was so upset that I lost all my pictures of the project.

Everyone that comes in my kitchen loves this light fixture so I decided to do this post with what I have.  This project is so simple that I really can tell you how to do it.

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The Christmas photo is the only “before” picture that I have.  My light fixture was 14 years old, and I still loved the iron scroll pattern but I really disliked the goldish colored globes.  I have seen so many light fixtures that are made with galvanized metal, and I wanted one in my kitchen.  One thing that I do often, is look at things in my house and try to figure out ways to update my things.

Update your kitchen light with galvanized buckets.

One reason that I love projects like this is that it is less work for my husband. I really do not like to ask him to do honey-do projects is because he works so hard.

 

How I did it.

I found my buckets at Walmart with the outdoor entertaining items.  The buckets were a perfect size and under $8 for each one.  My bucket is 12 inches wide and 6 inches deep. You can also check Amazon for a similar bucket. I purchased a Bi-metal hole saw bit for around $12.  My buckets are hanging upside down. I attached the bit to my drill and easily cut holes large enough for the light bulbs.  I used the same rings that were on the globes to secure the bucket on the light fixture. I was concerned about how the light would shine on the table but it is perfect.  In about 5 minutes, I had an updated farmhouse kitchen light fixture.

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Update your light fixture with buckets instead of glass globes.

Comments

    • Sherry says

      Thanks Kelli! I just kept thinking how I could update this fixture that I had in my kitchen without having to ask my husband to install a new fixture and this is what I thought of.

  2. Lynn Spencer says

    Sherry, that light fixture looks fantastic and it’s amazing what a couple of walmart buckets can do to update and old fixture. Well done my friend!

    Hugs, Lynn

  11. Michelle says

    Genius Sherry. The lights look abSoooLutely amazing. So sorry your hard drive froze on you, that’s a bummer but you explained everything so well and the before and after pics are enough to convince me that it’s worth trying on our boring light fixtures to. inning, it’s really stunning

  13. Anne at Domesblissity says

    Oh Sherry! I love it! You have such an eye for beautiful things and bringing them together. Thank you for linking up your posts last week to Thriving on Thursdays. I always love seeing what you’ve been up to.

    Anne at Domesblissity xx

  14. Nancy says

    Positively Brilliant! Truly.
    What a super idea that didn’t cost much and had such a huge impact!
    Nancy
    wildoakdesigns.blogspot.com

  16. Michelle says

    Hey Sherry, just wanted to let you know, your gorgeous light fixture is my feature for last week’s Sweet Inspiration link party. I really love it!!

    • Sherry says

      Thank you Michelle! I am so excited for my Kitchen Light Fixture to be chosen as your feature this week!

  20. Toni | Small Home Soul says

    Oh my gosh I love this so much! What a great idea, the light looks totally different and that beautiful scroll work iron really stands out now. It looks like it was always supposed to be this way.

  24. Kathryn Griffin says

    It turned out so great! Thanks for sharing! You are one of the features at the Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House. The party goes live tonight at 8:00PM. Hope to see you at the bash! Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse

    • Sherry says

      I hope you received my email explaining the color, but if you did not, the color is Benjamin Moore “Revere Pewter”. It is a warm gray that goes with tan colors and gray colors.

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