Transform Your Space One Light Fixture at a Time

Earlier this month amid full swing back-to-school season I decided I was going to change the light fixture in my kitchen. Friends, when I first visited the LNC Home website I was so intimidated. I wanted nearly everything in their collection, but I didn’t trust myself to install anything except one of their rugs-ha.  My DIY journey up until yesterday has been mostly crafts, glitter, and chalk paint mixed with some peel and stick tile. I also have really mucked up some of these past baby-DIY adventures (bathroom sink painting debacle I’m looking at you).  I certainly hadn’t ventured in the land of lighting and electrical wires.   So naturally before I committed to anything I dove deep into Pinterest tutorials and tried to hype myself up.  Afterall I can do anything--except reach the top shelf. I can’t do that.

So after a mini hype session of one I did it!  I clicked add to cart and continued to stalk the mailman for a few days awaiting its arrival.  Finally I had a box in front of me and it was my defining moment..or at least time to open her up.  The hardest part? Choosing which light bulb I would use.  Seriously there are way too many light bulb options. I picked a light bulb 30% on my own and I installed the light fixture 73% on my own.  I’m giving the employee at the hardware store 70% of the light bulb selection process and I am giving  my husband 27% credit for the installation because he surprised me by uninstalling the previous light fixture when I was on the bulb shopping odyssey. It was a sweet surprise! I also have to give him additional credit because there became a point where he had a significant height advantage on me. I could have done that part by myself if my ladder had an extra step.

The best part is that this little project took under an hour and totally transformed the room.  My whole tiny kitchen looks fresh and exciting.  This detail was the exclamation mark I needed on my previous DIY adventures. It’s hard to describe how big of a difference this one feature made in the entire space so check out the pictures below for yourself!  I can also change it up with a multitude of edison light bulb options. 

I still do not consider myself a DIY pro, but now I want to go change all the light fixtures! I also strongly believe that I deserve some type of adulting award for this adventure.  However, in all honesty friends, if I can do it so can you.  Remember that I will be here to cheer you on and get started by checking out LNC Home’s beautiful collection of unique farmhouse light fixtures (https://www.lnchome.com/collections/farmhouse-chandeliers).  Kelly, their founder, is a hard working momma whose mission is to make sure luxurious and beautifully-designed home decor pieces are accessible to everyone.  

I can’t wait to show you what I decide to update next!

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