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4 Easy Ways to Update Your Light FIxtures

collage of updated modern light fixtures. Text overlay "4 ways to update outdated light fixtures".

 

During my time as a home stager, one of the most common recommendations I made during the staging consultation process was to update light fixtures. Outdated builder-grade light fixtures do nothing to enhance the appeal of a property.

outdated "hollywood" light fixtures above bathroom vanity.

Homeowners are sometimes reluctant to follow through on this recommendation because they don’t want to spend money hiring an electrician to install new fixtures, or deal with drywall patching and the other minor repairs that often go along with the process of replacing a fixture.

Fortunately, there are a variety of relatively pain-free options for dealing with this home staging challenge.  Let’s talk about four options for updating your outdated fixtures.

 

Collage of updated modern light fixtures - text overlay "4 Ways to update outdated light fixtures".

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Four Ways to Update Your Light Fixtures

 

1. UPDATE YOUR LIGHT FIXTURES WITH SPRAY PAINT

spray painting an outdated brass chandelier.

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If your lighting fixture is of the dated brass finish variety but has “good bones”, then spray painting it may be your best option.  

All you have to do is head on over to Pinterest and do a quick search for light fixture painting tutorials, and you will have all of the information that you need to pull off this easy DIY project.  For instance, check out HGTV’s step-by-step guide.


2. UPDATE YOUR LIGHT FIXTURES WITH NEW SHADES

If you have a chandelier that screams 1993, it may simply be time to change out the chandelier shades.  Replacing traditional bell-shaped shades with a more contemporary drum shade in a neutral color such as the one featured below can make all the difference.

tapered linen drum shade for chandelier.
Tapered Linen Drum Shade
blue cotton shade for chandelier.
Cotton Shade
burlap drum shade for chandelier.
Burlap Drum Shade

white linen drum shade for chandelier.
White Linen Drum Shade
black linen drum shade for chandelier.
Black Linen Drum Shade
sea grass shade for chandelier.
Sea Grass Shade

 

3.UPDATE YOUR LIGHT FIXTURES WITH A CONVERSION KIT

Many home improvement stores now offer various lighting conversion kits that make changing the look of your light fixture a snap.  For example, take a look at this conversion kit that enables you to easily transform a recessed light into a pendant light:

 

Got “Hollywood-style” bathroom fixtures?  

Despite the name, this type of fixture is anything BUT glamorous!  Just use a vanity light refresh conversion kit to remedy this common eyesore. Check out this video to see how simple these vanity light conversion kits are to install.

 

vanity lighting refresh conversion kit.
Bronze Vanity Conversion Kit
Linen fabric vanity conversion kit.
Linen Fabric Vanity Conversion Kit
hammered metal pendant light conversion kit
Hammered Pendant

bronze globe pendant conversion kit.
Bronze Globe Pendant
dane pendant light conversion kit.
Dane Pendant Light
Ryder pendant light conversion kit
Ryder Pendant Light

 

4.  UPDATE YOUR LIGHT FIXTURES BY REPLACING WITH WIRELESS FIXTURES

Another option for adding on-trend lighting in your home is to use a wireless fixture that can be installed anywhere (no wiring = super simple).  

Remove your old light fixture and simply place the new one on top of the fixture mounting plate.  This option is also great for creating additional lighting in a room that receives little natural light.

This type of fixture is powered by batteries and typically includes a remote control wall switch to enable you to turn it on and off just like a standard light. And look at some of the gorgeous options that are out there:

wireless bronze glass pendant.
Wireless Bronze Glass Pendant
wireless nickel glass pendant.
Wireless Nickel Glass Pendant
wireless wooden chandelier.
Wireless Wooden Chandelier
oil-rubbed bronze wireless LED light.
Wireless Bronze Drumshade Pendant

 

Bottom line:  if you are selling your home (or just want to freshen it up a bit), there’s no need to be intimidated by the process of updating those fixtures any longer! Which option will you try in your home?

While you’re at it, why not update those tired exterior light fixtures too! 

Like this post? Check out more decorating and home improvement ideas in my decorating gallery.

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  1. Sharon says

    August 15, 2020 at 2:35 pm

    I have Holywood lighting in my bathroom it is rusting how do i fix it?

    Reply
    • Natalie Gallagher says

      August 17, 2020 at 9:49 am

      I would use a conversion kit to upgrade it (see the ones I feature in this post)

      Reply
  2. Cindy Illig-Lum says

    March 23, 2014 at 9:36 am

    Hi Natalie,
    I just wanted to say thanks for this piece on swapping out light fixtures. I caught it in my news feed which led me to surfing around your web site and learning more about you, Dr. Gallagher! Nice work, nice informative web site and great serving at Northcoast Ohio NAPO with you. I plan to take the time to get to know each of my colleagues a bit better because I had so much fun learning about you and Refined Rooms.

    Reply
    • Natalie Gallagher says

      March 23, 2014 at 10:28 am

      Thanks for the feedback Cindy! Glad you found this post valuable.

      Reply

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