UncategorizedBefore & After Copper Lantern July 3, 2014We really liked the idea of a copper lantern to hang down over the front door. I loved the copper against all of the colors we’re using: white, gray, dark wood, and blue. You can read more about our inspiration for our exterior renovation here. While I love this look, I was not loving the price tag of copper lanterns. {via} I knew copper lanterns would be really expensive and we aren’t one to just go and buy retail if we can find a cheaper option. Especially since we are really trying to do this exterior reno on a budget! So, what do we do? Scour thrift stores, of course! And we found exactly what we were looking for… This lovely little lantern! No, it isn’t copper, but I knew it could become copper! It was $6, which is right in my price range! The scale was also right, which is a huge plus. We wanted this pendant to hang down over the door, but we don’t have a high ceiling there, so many I looked at were too large. I went to my trusty copper spray paint: Krylon Premium Copper Brilliance. At over $9 a can, it’s much more expensive than other spray paints, but it is so worth it! I first heard about this paint from Mandi at Vintage Revivals and I’ve since used it on several projects. Mandi’s right, this stuff looks just like copper! After taping off the glass and giving it a quick coat of primer, this lantern went copper! So pretty! I love the copper punch that this little guy adds! And at $15 total (plus leftover copper spray paint for another project), you can’t beat it! I’ll be talking about that blue beadboard ceiling next week. I keep saying that parts of this renovation are my favorite, but this blue beadboard ceiling really tops the charts! I’m loving how this exterior reno. is shaping up. Every time I come in this door under my pretty little copper light, I can’t help but think, “I’m finally living in a pretty house!”
Marty@A Stroll Thru Life says July 3, 2014 at 7:22 am Love the lantern and I adore the blue ceiling too. Reply
Deb says July 3, 2014 at 9:05 am The copper with the blue ceiling… can’t beat it! You do live in a pretty house, one that’s becoming more charming every day!! Reply
Amber says July 3, 2014 at 10:46 am I did not know there was a such thing!!! I’m so glad you shared because it looks beautiful! I love the blue ceiling! Can’t wait to hear about painting it because I’m dying to paint our porch ceiling but so scared! Reply
Sarah @ Little Red Brick House says July 4, 2014 at 8:37 am Wow! The porch is coming along beautifully! Love the copper lantern. And that last picture is such a tease! Reply
Emily @ Table + Hearth says July 4, 2014 at 8:55 am You guys are knocking this project out FAST! I love all of it! Reply
Kristin @ bliss-athome.com says July 7, 2014 at 12:48 pm Looks great Lindsay 🙂 That copper spray paint is pretty convincing. xo Kristin Reply
Arielle says September 1, 2015 at 9:35 am Love this project! I’ve been wanting to try something like this, but I was worried the copper spray paint would look fake. This looks great! Reply