Well, it took a couple of tries and some crazy, don’t-try-this-at-home style scaffolding but my knight in shining “arm-ink” finally managed to replace the ceiling fan in the sunroom.
We worked out a trade with the folks at Shades of Light on their Wine Barrel Chandelier, and we had fun modifying it a little with the help of our neighbor, Cindy:
She hooked us up with a rope-covered chandelier pole for $20 (regularly $49.50 on AidanGray.com), and we’re very grateful for her help with this project.
To make it match the metal parts on our chandelier, I just covered the rope part with a couple of plastic bags and some painters tape and sprayed the gold parts with oil-rubbed bronze spray paint. After that, we swiped a canopy from the middle pendant hanging above our kitchen island…
(PS- We plan to replace it and the other two pendants hanging there with something a little more farmhouse-y at some point down the line.)
We still have some touch-up painting to do on the ceiling in the sunroom, but we’re loving the way the new rope and metal parts look:
Other than permanent window shades (which we’ve decided to wait on for a while), the sunroom is good to go, and we’ve really enjoyed using the desk and playing piano in there.
Or should I say, “making noise” in there.
Special thanks to my hard workin’ hubby for painting, re-painting, and standing on bi-fold doors above the piano to connect something heavy to wires that are scary. (Even with the power shut off.)
Kev, I know I probably drove you nuts with my repeated “make sure you bend your knees a little” reminders, but you rock my world honey…and you sure did rock that sketchy scaffolding, too. XO
PS- If you’d like to read through all of our sunroom re-do related blog posts, click here: Sunroom
I landed here via a pin with your husband’s “make noise” t-shirt and what a happy surprise. I am loving your sunroom. What a bright, happy room. Thanks for the inspiration.
Looks excellent Layla – really like the choice of the rope covered pole to hang the chandilier on – ties in so well with the rug under the piano! Good job Kev! (and I see you have the coasters under the piano legs now too 🙂 ) This room has really come together, I would love spending time in the sun there. Bet it is cute at night too – take a picture with the light on in the evening and let us see how it looks with the new fixture.
Thanks, Wendy! Yeah, we had those caster all along…just hadn’t put them under there the last time I blogged about the room. 😀 We turned the chandelier on for the first time last night, and since it’s on a dimmer, it looks SO pretty! Just like little candle lights! I’ll have to snap a pic tonight. 🙂
I’m sad that I can’t see any of your pictures the past few post. Is it my settings? Any suggestions on how to fix it?
Hey Susan!
From what I’ve heard, that means your browser needs to be updated. Unfortunately, I’m not very tech-minded when it comes to actually doing that, so I’m not much help there. 🙁 I’m sorry!
I had the same problem on another site. I went to the address bar in at the top left of screen and clicked on the little thingy that looks like a sheet of paper torn in half ? :/ Next to the refresh button.
Beautiful! I got a rope cover for my new Eldridge pendant which I’m so excited about! Love that little “extra” that it gives.
Also, love the pops of green in this room! So lovely!
Thank you, Jessica! You’re going to LOVE that rope cover! 😀
Layla that looks so nice! It’s so bright and airy with the neatest mix of colors!
i totally want to come hang out in this room!
it’s so happy!!!
xo
Come on over, Mary! We’ll leave the lights on for ya! 😉
Love the room and the chandelier….oh my! Reminds me of Restoration Hardware. Can’t wait to see what you do with the rest of the house. Blessings!
Love the fixture, but even more I love seeing all the “found” decor around the room. It’s always fun to see what others gather together to make a room reflect who they are!
Love the update!
I love how the sinuous curve of your kitty is perfectly reflected in the sinuous curve of your baby grand. (It is a baby, right? The piano, I mean! LOL)
Me, too! Amazing shot! Plus, I love how Layla calls Kevin her Knight in Shining Arm-INK!
Yep. It’s a baby…and Kit-Cat will always be, too. 😉
Nicely done ! Looks beautifully pulled together. You two make a great team 🙂
I love how that updates the chandelier compared to just a chain. It looks so polished and adds just a bit extra texture – that rhymed 🙂
LOVE this room!! That light is absolutely beautiful- awesome idea for the chain!
Looking fantastic, Lay! Are you feeling at home now, do you miss the cottage??
Yes- to feeling at home! Because of how it was designed, this neighborhood/house actually feels more cottage-y than the last one! 😀
That looks so good!!! Kit-Cat is so adorable, too. He was meant to be yours.
Sweet, sweet girl! I don’t know where in this house you are, but I’m coming to find/hug you RIGHT NOW! 🙂
You guys could write a romance novel!
Layla, I absolutely love coming to your site, and wish you had time to update daily! lol It’s a wonderful break in my day since I’m a complete decor-a-holic, and love seeing how other people create and decorate. Recently I’ve really been loving your adoption journey, we are trying to go the foster to adoption route, and reading your journey is helping me to be not so terrified. Bye the way, have I said how much I LOVE your house and neighborhood?
I love your new sunroom. I have the same green pot. It was purchased at an antique show in Michigan and started me on my collection of green pottery 🙂 But – I MUST know where your husband’s t-shirt came from!!! “Make Noise”!
That looks awesome! I wish I could just leave my home one day and then when I come back it look like yours!
Looks awesome! And now oil rubbed bronze spray paint is on my must-have list 🙂
Oh Layla, your new home is coming along so prettily (new word)! I just love everything you do!
The cat on the piano, and his reflection, is an award winning photograph!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I’ve been coveting that chandelier for a long time! How can I work out a trade for one?
Love the light fixture and the POLE — definitely need one of those!
PS – How do you hang your plates and bowls??
Thanks, Brandi! 🙂 For info about how we hung those plates, click on the Sunroom link at the end of my post. That’ll take you to my post all about ’em! 🙂
So lovely! I’m so inspired by this room, and I can’t wait to see what you tackle next!
You two are amazing! I love the chandelier…. While I was reading the post all I could think was I would love to see your place and I wish you could come to Ohio and help me with mine! Enjoy your day!
Rustic and chic! Very awesome combo!
That photo of Kit-Cat is AWARD WINNING!!! I planned to write this before I saw it had already been announced. IT IS AMAZING. Love the whole room, and look forward to playing music in it during my next visit 🙂
Is that chandelier available online for purchase? i have been looking for something for our dining room and this would be perfect!
Yep! Just click on the “Wine Barrel Chandelier” link in the post above and you’ll be re-directed right over to it. 🙂
So pretty and pulled together.
I am guessing you like the dish towel side of the pillow better than the green graphic side.
Thanks, Sarah! I actually love both sides so much I keep flipping it back and forth! 😀
Oh it is so pretty! Love the kitty on top of the piano too 🙂
Knight in shining Arm-Ink just made me snort tea all over the place. That line just made my day! You guys are hilarious!! Loving the new look of the light. Kit Cat is so sweet, just like his owners!
Kelly
It blows my mind how quickly and (seemingly) easy you brought that room together!!! It looks incredible!!!!! Nice job!!
Love it!!
You need a lil window seat (they attach ~ clip over the ledge of the window) for kitty to sit on in there =)
That looks AMAZING! Everything has really come together…no surprise there. 😉
This might sound silly… but I just love the little wire hat holder on top of your secretary. I am a lover of straw hats and have several in my “decor” but I have never seen a wire holder like that! too cute! 🙂
Layla, please, please can you post a BEFORE and AFTER shot of the sunroom, like you used to do with your old house. Of course, we have been following the transformation, but its been gradual (thanks for letting us join in!) and the suddenness of the B/A is SO delightful! Maybe with a little mouse moving magic….
Love everything you’re doing xx
Sure thing, Margaret! I thought about that AFTER I hit “publish” on this post. 🙂 I’ve got *one* more little thing to add to the room, and then I’ll stick a post about the whole she-bang on our “Our House” page! 😀
‘My knight in shining ‘arm ink”!! Love it!!
Wow! That chandelier looks amazing! Shades of Lights ought to offer a new version of the light & call it the “Layla,” using the unpainted rustic wood. I would buy that in a jiffy. 🙂
Looks great over the piano!!!
I think you have a good one there Layla, Kevin I mean!! The sunroom is looking awesome, I love what you have done with it. Can’t wait to see what you do with the rest of the house. Love and Blessings 🙂
Totally in love with that little light! I’d call that a major upgrade over the ceiling fan 😉
That picture of Kit-Cat on the piano needs a frame….for when he’s not lounging on the piano!
I love Kit-Cat’s pose and his reflection on the shiny piano top.
I think he thinks of the sunroom as his personal space and is just sharing it wih you guys.
Ahhh I have the same chandelier and I love it!
I bet the piano sounds great in tht room! Do I see a video of it being played?!
It does sound nice, Sarita! We’ll definitely have to do a music video in there at some point! 😀
maybe play lullabys! God speed with your adoption. I’m a Birthmother and am thankful for adoptive parents.
I seriously cannot wait for your posts each day!! Congrats on your first
( almost) finished room in your new home! Can’t wait to see more 😉 ~Kim
Thank you, Kim! I’m thinkin’ we’ll give our 1/2 bath a cottage-style makeover next! 🙂
Your talents are amazing!
Aw, thanks Joanne! We have fun together. 🙂
I love those interior shutters! And the chandelier looks great 🙂
Thank you, Kathleen! 😀
I’m completely jealous of the fact that you have a sunroom in the first place, but now I’m green with envy.
I’m so happy for everything good that’s happening for you guys right now. The room looks AMAZING, as I knew it would.
Thanks, Mindy! We’re having fun with the new place and can’t wait to welcome our little one home to it soon! 😀