It feels a like a modern disco in the boy’s room thanks to the new wood veneer pendant. How about some Shadow Dancing to get you in the mood for the shadow casting? Everyone needs a little disco, no? Back to the light.
First, Ben removed the ugly ceiling fan.
I don’t know if IKEA had this in mind when designing the Lack side table, but it worked.
Ben is a trained professional DIYer operating on a closed circuit. Do not try this at home. With the fan out-of-the-way, Ben installed the new, disco-esque light.
Such a fun element for the room.
Finally, it started getting dark. Get ready for some shadow casting.
Fun, right? It’s even more fun when completely dark.
Aside from the shadows casted on the ceiling and wall, the light itself looks cool, too.
The overlapped areas are darker. I love the light, especially for the $10.00 it cost after factoring the otherwise wasted veneer.
P.S. Ben worried about lighting the house on fire when we turned on the light, so we used a 25 watt bulb. Surprisingly, it’s plenty of light. Very similar to the amount of light from the guest fixture, which has a 40 watt CFL bulb.
I absolutely LOVE it!!!!!! You did such a great job.It complements the rug nicely too!
so fun and unique! Great job! And kudos to the hubby too! We LOVE those guys. 🙂
I bet the kids love it too. Goes well with the room colors.
– Joy
oh i love it!!! love te yelllow bed is it vintage??
Thank you Rosa, Ashley, and Joy! The kids do love it, Vincent especially. Rebeka, the bed is a steel frame vintage bed that has been painted several times, twice so far by us! If anyone makes a light like this, we’d love to see pics on our Facebook page.
Thanks!
Amanda
It looks great!
Thanks, Cait! We’re pretty happy with the result.
Oh that is cute!!! It would look fabulous painted white!
Hi Jennette,
I totally agree! You could paint the veneer any coordinating color and it would look fantastic. OR, paint the back side of the veneer so the inside is a different color. I considered that, but was too lazy 🙂
Thanks!
Amanda
Vey cool it came out nice!
Thanks, Hilary!
Nice job again, you two!
We have the same exact ceiling fan that I also can’t wait to get rid of. 🙂
SUPER! Just found you on Tatertots and Jello! I have been wanting to do something fun in my kids bathroom and this ceiling fixture would be perfect!!!!! Thanks for the idea and I love that yellow bed too!
Kim
Thanks, Kim! So glad you like it (and the yellow bed). Good luck with your fixture!
Amanda
I’m working on my son’s room now. Wish I’d seen this before I ordered a new celiling light. Super cool.
I love this pendant and more to the point, so did my daughter. Do you have instructions for it?
Thanks!
Love it! Another one I’d love for you to share if you want!!
I just sent you an e mail about the mirror. I would love to share anything you’d like. 🙂
I LOVE yours! might make one of those for another room! Great job!!
pretty cool! i would love one spray painted in a dark color too.
This is fabulous!!! Would you mind sharing how you made the light cover with the veneer? Thanks so much!
Hi Deanna,
Click the link (new wood veneer pendant) at the top of the post and it will take you right to the post.
Thanks!
Amanda