Let the Light Shine On

Tuesday, February 23, 2010

When I first started planning our dining room re-do I knew I really really wanted an amazing drum shade pendant light with a diffuser that I often see in restaurants where I live. I love that drum shades give off such a cool vibe and add a wonderful focal point to a room. Originally when I started looking for lighting I came across many drum shades that were way out of our budget. I also came across this one from Overstock.com for $ 89.99 but it didn't wow me. Then when I created my mood board one my objectives, was to find a drum light fixture for our dining room at a good price. Then lovely Micah over at The Yellow Front Door suggested I look into the Pendant Drum Shade from CB2, it’s the same shade she has in her dining room.




Eden Pendant

I instantly fell in LOVE with the Eden Pendant Lamp! It’s amazing, very pretty, nice linen fabric, oh and it’s very large. I knew it would be the perfect complement to our dining room. There was only one small dilemma for us; it was a plug in cord. Since are dining room already had hardwired lighting, Mr. CLH and I decided to hard wire the Eden Pendant Lamp. We made a trip to Lowes and decided to use a Brush Nickel Mini Pendant kit. While there we also picked up a small ceiling medallion to help cover our icky whole in the ceiling and add a layered elegant look to the light fixture. My husband installed the new light fixture himself and I don't have any pictures he did it while I was at work!






The kit comes with three downrods, with used two downrods. Basically he installed the Pendant Kit then attached the drum shade onto the light fixture and voila! We have light. I think the Eden Pendant light really brings the whole dining room together and adds so much ambiance to our new dining room! For more pictures of our dining room makeover click here.






Budget Breakdown

Eden Pendant Lamp $ 49.95
Ceiling Madallion $ 6.99
Brsuh Nickel Mini Pendant Kit $ 17.99 (online it's more?)

Total: $ 74.93 - Still cheaper than the Overstock Price and for a extra bucks we were able to customize the look for our dining room. Can't beat that. Have you fallen hard for drum shades, like I have? Or have you customized a light fixture to better suit your needs?





16 comments:

  1. Nice job! loving it in your dining room. I can't wait to see the finished room!

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  2. I love the drum lamp! We've been changing out every light fixture in our new(ish) house, and boy does the $ add up!!

    www.ChasingDavies.blogspot.com

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  3. That pendant is seriously perfect! And I am LOVING the price! Great find :)

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  4. Wow, I think your dining room really looks great, very clean and crisp. You really got some great deals. I really like the buffet.

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  5. Maybe that's why it looked so familiar - I've seen this light in my sister's house! haha.

    We haven't changed out any fixtures in our house yet - we were pretty happy with what was here already (luckily). However, I am really digging these all these cool pendant shades I'm seeing...

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  6. you go girl...looks very good. i am so looking for one, and just posted a question on decorpad asking for help..thanks.

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  7. Great minds think alike! We hardwired ours too. Love it!

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  8. It Looks Great! I too have been in love with drum shades. I'm redoing my 50's bungalow, and have been wondering if a drum shade would work in my dining room. I just started my before pictures today. Just wondering if I would get the light I need.
    Take care,
    Dana

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  9. MessyBugalow - The drum shades give off a warm light thats actually bright. We have so much more light in our dining room than before. Now I can't wait to update of kitchen lights

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  10. I so love the shades! I want two bedroom lamps like that-have not seen them as of yet (And I have been too busy to l@@K)
    Luvz it

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  11. I love this light. My husband actually installed ours last night! Imagine my surprise when I found your blog today and saw this!

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  12. Thanks so much for posting this!

    I wasn't thrilled with the Eden pics at CB2's site, but it looks so much better in your (gorgeous) house!

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  13. Hi! I purchased the Eden lamp and an unsure of which way the diffuser should go- is it with the fabric side facing down so it matches the rest of the lamp? Thanks!!! :)

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    1. Hi Lisa, sounds like you have a newer version then what I once had and sounds like the the fabric should be facing down so it matches the rest of the lamp :)

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Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts! Best, Katrina

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