Remember back in August, yes August, when I asked you to help me make a lighting decision for the powder bathroom? Well, I finally made a decision, but I ended up going in a different direction. I found this crystal pendant light at Lowe’s (it’s from the Allen + Roth line) and fell in love with the style………….but I wasn’t crazy about the oil-rubbed bronze finish.
So I busted out the ol’ rub n’ buff in silver leaf and an old craft paint brush and got to work.
I lightly brushed it on in places allowing the oil-rubbed bronze to show through slightly to create an antique look. I love the new look as it really highlights the details and it works much better with the other chrome and pewter finishes in the space.
I almost didn’t even consider this crystal pendant because I wasn’t looking for anything with an oil-rubbed bronze finish. I’m glad I reconsidered because the silver rub n’ buff was an easy fix, and I love the end result!
If you’ve never used rub n’ buff before check out this tutorial. I’m kind of a rub n’ buff addict; I’ve used it many, many times – side table makeover, cabinet hardware, stenciled tray………….you can use it for so many things!
I am now really considering doing this to my kitchen fixture which is an oil rubbed bronze. Thanks for another super idea, Carmel!