A few weeks ago my husband and I visited a local Habitat for Humanity Restore. ReStore is an environmentally and socially responsible way to keep good, reusable materials out of the waste system while providing funding for the Habitat for Humanity mission of providing affordable housing to families who are committed and able to become homeowners, so it’s a win-win situation. I thought it might be a good place to find a light for the dining room.
A New (to me) Chandelier
The store had everything including construction materials, cabinets, plumbing, flooring, appliances, furniture and plenty of lighting. Many of the chandeliers were brand new overstock pieces from a local retailer.
Everything was in good condition and priced to sell. There were so many beautiful lights that I actually had trouble picking one, but I finally settled on the one below.
I had the idea that I would be spray painting a brass chandelier black, but this one didn’t need any work and it was only $15.00.
It’s replacing the heavy fan that was hanging over the table and it makes a big difference in the room. The room feels bigger.
The dining room is really starting to come together.
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What a great find. I love the before and after photos – they also show off your newly painted cabinet. Looking good!!
Gotta love the ReStore, Mary! I discovered our local one last month and can’t stay away from it! There’s so many goodies to be discovered there! Love your new chandy. It does make the room look larger and more airy! 🙂
xoxo laurie
Beautiful! I go to the Habitat store all the time and I also found there a lamp a few weeks ago for my craft room for only $5.00. A couple of weeks ago I found a beautiful one also for my guest bathroom. I just love the Habitat store! Your new lamp looks gorgeous!
Great price for a great light and you didn’t even have to paint! I have yet to visit one of these stores but I think I will check them out.
Robin
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Featuring you tomorrow!!! Love your new addition! XO, Aimee
That’s a great find! We have a restore very close to our house and I never thought to go in there before, but I think I will now!
Pretty and such a great price too! I may need to seek out our Habitat Restore. I think there is one in the burbs of Chicago …
🙂
Linda
I love it …nice choice