How to turn a Birdcage into a Chandelier

Blogging helps me with my compulsion of changing things up all the time. Since deciding to redo my living room, I have taken on too many projects. It slows a girl down!

This is something I can mark off my list like my new tufted sofa and Milk painted coffee table!

Do you remember this white birdcage on my French Provincial buffet?

I sold the buffet but kept the birdcage. I had plans for it!

Although I love the white, I had to update the look for my living room.

So I got inside and screwed in a hook to hold my chandelier. It was pretty simple. I bought a chandelier from IKEA for 39.99. 

Ok so it is not Restoration hardware but it doesn't have that price tag either!

I painted it coral inside and out and hung the chandelier in the center.

See that column? I wanted to use it as a base mixing the old with the new.

I grabbed my new RYOBI Airstriker and drill and added a base to my column for stability.

I set the wood in place with the brads and grabbed my drill to pre-drill holes for the screws. I then counter sunk the screws to protect my floor from getting scratched.

Once attached I just had to stand it up and screw the birdcage to the top.

I love the ambiance and texture it gives when the light is on at night.

My knock off

Restoration Hardware

$2995

Since I had everything the only cost to me was the IKEA chandelier for 39.99

and a sample pot of paint Free with coupon!

I say I did pretty good!

The best part is I can change the color anytime with paint! For now it is a great feature for the new living room!

Would love to know what you think! Leave me a comment!

See it in the living room here!

This project featured at Knock Off Decor!

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