I found these lamps at the D.I. (Utah’s version of Goodwill) for only $8.00 each. I wish I would have taken a picture of them with their huge lamp shade from the 70’s so you could get the full effect of how ugly they were before their transformation, but it slipped my mind. I found this image online, and it is pretty darn close to what the lamp shade looked like. Doesn’t it look dashing?
The lamps were covered in dust, but otherwise were in GREAT shape! Tip: before you purchase anything like this from a thrift store, make sure you plug them in to see if they work. 
I sprayed them an oil rubbed bronze color to update the look. (I did not prime them). I chose Rustoleum’s hammered spray with the color called “dark bronze.” If you look on the back of the can near the UPC it says the color. š
I love the dark grayish bronze result! They look brand new!
Here they are in the room (yes, I am aware that the shades in the picture below are different than the ones above…I ended up taking these shades back to target when I found the cheaper ones at D.I.) These squared shades were $12.99 each and I had only bought them the day before. So…I returned them. I knew one of you observant readers would notice, so I thought I’d better explain!
I am thrilled with the lamps in my master bedroom. I am ALMOST done with decorating that room! The only thing I have left is to do some window treatments.
Remember, don’t get overwhelmed with where to start decorating in your home. Take it one room, one wall, or one project at a time. Slowly and surely you’ll be surprised how your home will transform!
Total cost for each lamp: $11.00!
Love it. We used that Rustoleum hammer spray for our ouside lights…changed from brass (ick!) to oil-rubbed bronzed (hammer!). I thought I hated them, and after my hubby painted them, I loved them!
Your lamps look amazing…great job!
DI is awesome and many times cheaper than Goodwill! Great finds š
Awesome lamps! Good thing you pointed out the shades, because that was the first thing I noticed. I actually enlarged the picture to make sure my eyes weren't playing tricks on me. š Great job!
It is just so rewarding to find good finds at DI or goodwill.
Wow what a beautiful room! I love the lamps.. Might have to make a goodwill trip soon š
I love that lamp! Love that spray paint! Great job!
gail
Amazing as usual! I love the lamps! They do look brand new! Well done!
Love the lamps and you totally lucked out with the shades!
We are planning on doing our master in gray and yellow (in the process of buying our fist house). Love it even more after seeing your room.
LOVE it!! I am a huge fan of spray paint – great job :-)!!
Lindsay
Too cute! I love them!!
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Fabulous!! Love your blog, too. :o)
Feel free to stop by and link up this project at today's Bargain Brag Wednesday: http://www.bargainshoppingparadise.com/2010/04/bargain-brag-wednesday-414-420.html
They look great!
I LOVE IT! I just found some $5.00 lamps at DI too and found a couple shades at TJ MaXX to spruce up my living room!!! I LOVE the gray color you did! Your bedroom ROCKS!
ACUTALLY, THIS IS LIZ! I was just typing from Saras Computer!!! HA HA HA!!!
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They turned out great! They do look brand-new!
They look beautiful…but I will recommend that if you buy an old lamp, for safety reason….rewire it. That way you go the safe way. You can find the kit in any hardware store.
They look great š Where did Kallie go????
I love everything about this room. I also love that you encompass all of the things I am passionate about-modern style made by spending little money. I highly approve. Well done!
I'm so jealous of your room. I WANT it! Lucky!
haha..i"m done with my tantrum now š
Love the lamps and the whole room for that matter! Your blog is BY FAR my fav! Thanks for sharing!
The round shades look so much fuller! Love it!
The DI lampshades look much better on those lamps than the ones from target. Good job.
Love the round white shades, you lucked out finding them. When I saw your pin I decided to makeover the brass lamps that were my mom’s . Wow I am thrilled with the results. When I got to the store I was skeptical about the color looking to bronzey, I really wanted a more gunmetal look, but went with the Hammered Dark bronze anyway.
I just dusted off the lamps and use the paint with the primer in it. I only did one coat and I’m happy with the look. Now I’m looking around the house for anything thats brass. Love, love the results, thanks for you posts!