February Drab to Fab Item: Lighting

Off the top of my head, I can think of 12 items that can easily transform a home from drab to fab. Over the course of the year, I will feature one of these items per month and offer suggestions on where to buy them. I challenge you to add these items month by month to your home as we go, and by the end of the year, you’ll be amazed at the difference.

This month’s Drab to Fab item is lighting. A home's gotta have it, so why not make it stylish? It can help make a room bright and cheery during the day and cozy and serene at night. Lighting can get pretty expensive, so here are some ideas for amping the lighting in your home (pun intended) without breaking the bank.  

Great value!

Ikea's Maskros pendant (the light pictured above the table below) gives you a lot of bang for your buck! At just $89.99 for the 32" diameter and $49.99 for the 22" diameter, you really can't go wrong. It's a light that makes a big statement and can easily work with most decor. 

Tip: Mirrors are not only stylish, but they reflect light too, helping double the impact of any light source in a room.

Great news!

You don't need an electrician to install a pendant light! You can easily upgrade from canned ceiling lights to stylish hanging pendants with conversion kits like these from Home Decorators Collection. They sell a wide variety of styles, and many cost under $100. Lights like these look great above a kitchen island.

The power of two
You may have heard about the "rule of odds" in design...that having an odd number of objects grouped together is best. I generally adhere to that rule, but when it comes to table lamps, having a pair can create polished and unified look. Whether you have matching lamps on either side of your bed, two of the same lamps on a buffet, or a pair on a console table, the look is classic and adds instant sophistication to a room. See what I mean?

In closing, let me shed some light ;) on where you can find unique and stylish lamps, chandeliers, pendants, etc. at very reasonable prices. Home Goods, Ikea and Kirkland's are all great sources. 

Here's a recap of Everyday Dream Home's Drab to Fab series so far:

January: Houseplants

February: Lighting