My latest DIY is probably one of my absolute favorite transformations! I found this inexpensive Peel&Stick wallpaper online and knew immediately it would fix my ceiling woes!
My dated, patched and ugly popcorn ceilings were a constant deterrent from my family room decor ideas. When taking pictures of my space I always tried to get as little ceiling in the picture as possible. Unfortunately, I knew a brand new ceiling – patch, repair and paint – would be out of our budget at this time. I needed a somewhat temporary (but possible permanent) solution that I could do on my own. This fix fit the bill perfectly! And to be honest, the textured popcorn ceiling underneath makes the distressed faux tin tile look even more realistic. The best part was the easy, clean and fast application. In under 2 days I was completely finished and because it was Peel&Stick wallpaper, there was no water or glue mess to contend with (Winning!) so clean up was fast and simple.
Tip: When hanging, I found it was easier to cut each square individually beforehand. This saved a lot of back ache and neck ache I am sure! The squares were easier to manipulate and because they have a distressed look, lining up the lines was a breeze. I also reinforced the pieces with Elmers craft spray glue to ensure adhesion due to the fact that I was hanging the paper upside down on a popcorn ceiling (I had nightmares the next few nights of coming downstairs in the morning to all of my beautiful paper on the floor! – Luckily, my nightmares never became reality!)
For under $40, this kitchen light went from ‘blah’ to ‘Farmhouse-Trendy’ in just a few simple steps!
Using an inexpensive exterior wall lantern and a piece of faux copper ceiling panel (both found at The Home Depot), you can easily transform any space with this farmhouse trendy lighting look!
Gather your supplies(I found all of these at our local Home Depot – I am sure most larger hardware stores will carry comparable items)
Wall Lantern, Faux Copper Ceiling Tile, Adhesive, Utility Knife and a Straight Edge.
Gather your supplies
~After removing the existing light fixture, I cut the Ceiling Panel in 3 pieces per the measurement of my area I was covering. The reason for this step was to easily cover the hole from the previous light that was originally located above the sink. The panel was extremely easy to cut with a straight-edged ruler and a utility knife. I attached it using the adhesive as well as a few brad nails~
Now for the lighting. For safety and comprehension purposes, I am quoting more detailed directions sourced here:
These are the same instructions used for this project. In the picture below, the previous light has been removed and the new hole has been drilled.
Previous light removed, new hole drilled
Turn off the power.
In your electrical circuit panel, locate the circuit breaker control for the room where you’ll be working, and switch the circuit off.
If the circuits in your panel aren’t labeled, turn on the existing light, and turn off the power to each circuit until the light goes out. Leave the power off, and label this circuit breaker for future reference. Also turn off the light’s wall switch. Remove the old fixture. Remove the cover of the old fixture. Remove the old wire connectors, and untwist the fixture wires from the installed wires. Remove the base or trim from the old fixture. Tighten the screws. Check the electrical box in the ceiling where the fixture is attached to see if it’s loose. If so, tighten the screws holding it in place, but don’t over-tighten. The box must be acceptable for use with your light fixture and be securely attached to the building structure to support the weight of the fixture. It must also be grounded, or attached to a ground wire in the ceiling. If you have doubts about the suitability of the existing box, purchase and install a new one.
Connect the wires.Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for matching the wires on the new fixture to the wires installed in your home.
Typically, the black wires connect to each other, and the white wires connect to each other. A grounding wire, which is often green, connects to a grounding screw on the grounding bar. Use a wire stripper to remove the protective coating of the wires on the fixture. Wrap the bare section of each fixture wire to the bare section of its corresponding installed wire, and screw on the wire connectors. Connect the grounding wire.
Secure the base or canopy.Fold the wires into the electrical box or into a void in the base or canopy. Use the included hardware to attach the fixture base or canopy to the electrical box.
Before replacement
*After light replacement with Faux Copper Paneling and Farmhouse Style Lantern – A few pieces of old barn wood trim was added to complete the look*
After replacement
I may decide to paint the ceiling tile white and distress, but for now, I am enjoying the copper look.
Today I made an inexpensive floral chandy for my hanging light. It was fast and easy!
I attached the additional greenery and flowers using hot glue and I used floral wire to wrap the finished garland around the light and attach to itself. There was a lot of left over greenery and stems (which means more projects!)
I decided to add an old metal basket I had lying around as well to give it a more farmhouse feel. I just removed the handle, turned it upside down, unscrewed the light bulb and reattached with the basket between the light and the bulb (the bulb is holding the basket in – hopefully this makes sense?) It’s a very light-weight basket so this works just fine for this project.
