Galvanized tub light

So, one of the things we did in the dining room to tie the decor with the kitchen was to make a galvanized tub light. It had a really dated chandelier that didn't work completely. And did I mention dated?

old light

I wanted to match the barn pendant lights over the bar as much as possible. Here they are:

barn pendant lights

So, I started with a clamp light:

It wasn't big enough however. So, I went to a feed and hardware store and bought a galvanized tub the size I wanted. Then my husband drilled a hole in the tub and inserted the cord from the clamp light:

Here's what it looked like inside:

Next I needed to paint it. I used the High Heat in black to prime it ( I wasn't sure how hot the light would make it and didn't want the rust color to peel ), let it dry, then sprayed on the Espresso over that.

Here's what it look like after painting:

pretty good color match

Then we hung it. Unfortunately, we had to leave it in the original spot so we swagged it over to the right spot. We also had to remove the handle from the top and the drill holes on the sides close to the bottom to reattach the handle for the chain to attach to. We didn't know if the cord could hold the weight of the tub by itself. Figured it was better safe than sorry.

Here it is finished:

I like how it shines down on the table without glare. It also ties in well with our pendants and for about $20 we got a rustic and custom light.

The hallway and doors are next. Then I think I can just concentrate on decorating. (My favorite part!)
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