Turn it on!

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Good lamps are expensive.  You’re lucky to get change from $300.00  So, if you have an old one at home that you don’t like or find you never use…consider giving it a lick of paint and you might be surprised. 

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The easiest and safest option is white, particularly if the lamp base is a bit ornate.  White also makes shade choice wider and easier too. 

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But… a cool primary colour can look amazing.  Don’t be tentative….if you’re going red, yellow or another primary…go bright and vivid!  

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A splash of colour like this in a room can open up your styling options hugely.  All of a sudden…your room will happily take on bright colours and fun patterns.

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Traditional table lamps aren’t the only ones that can benefit from a paint job.  Desk lamps in unexpected colours look fab.

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And groovy vintage lamps really shine with a bit of attention and a new outfit.

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If you have a steady hand and are feeling a little arty you can add a pattern. 

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Get yourself to Riot art and you’ll find loads of options for painting on almost any surface…and the staff are generally really helpful too.  A basic paint job for a lamp base is easiest to do with spray paint.  A light sand so the paint can stick, then set the base up inside a large box on its side…that makes sure you only paint the lamp!  Easily done in an afternoon and you’ll have saved money and created something of your own.   To complete the job you can either buy a ready made shade or groove it up another notch by choosing fab fabric and get one custom made.  www.iwanthomewares.com.au  can make up any size shade you need with any fabric.