A couple of weekends ago I went down to Louisville, Kentucky to participate in the Mint Julep Jaunt put on my Gail from My Repurposed Life and Erin from Beauty in the Attempt. We stopped at a Salvation Army that had a lumber and building materials section and I found this unique light. I loved the different shape to it and the fact that its one-of-a-kind so I snatched it up at only $4.99. For an industrial wire basket light that is a steal. I also picked up a $.99 vintage globe shade as well.
It reminded me of the Mechanics Beacon Light series from Anthropologie for $148.
I simply sprayed it with some Clean Metal Primer by Rustoleum and then Krylon’s Satin Nickel Metallic Finish spray paint.
I don’t normally lean towards industrial type pieces. However, in a laundry room I think “industrial” is a great look since it is such a working space anyway.
Here are some other awesome DIY wire basket light inspirations:
Under the Sycamore’s Anthro Inspired Pendant Lamp
Poppytalk’s Fabric Wastebasket Light
The Painted Hive’s Wire Basket Light
Becky–it turned out awesome!
I love that you put the two of them together. Great look for a laundry room.
gail
Hey Beckie! I LOVE how it turned out…so cute painted and put up! I had such a good time that day..what a treat! I wish we could all do that more often!
I think it’s perfect for a laundry room!! Looks fantastic, Beckie.
very cool!
I love that light! So retro
I LOVE THAT!!!
Very Creative! I love the big safety pins! I think my cheese dome button would go great with them! Come check it out http://blog.capscreations.com/2011/07/diy-cheese-dome-to-button-wall-decor.html
I love that! I stumbled, facebooked, tweeted and pinned. Thanks for sharing!
Great piece for the laundry room..Looks great!
What a wonderful idea!!! I LOVE it!
I love it! You put it all together so perfectly! Come see some hot pink deer antlers!
Love this Beckie! What a perfect addition to the laundry room!!
Great idea! where did you find the safety pins?
I actually purchased them at Ballards Designs.