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HomeGoods clearance bowl as DIY flush mount ceiling light

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The other day I found this big white metal bowl at HomeGoods for $15 and immediately thought about creating a DIY flush mount ceiling light.

$15 HomeGoods clearance bowl converted to ceiling fixture

One of my kitties disagreed because he was convinced it’s a cat bed, haha, but I had different plans!

$15 HomeGoods clearance bowl converted to cat bed

I hate, HATE most ceiling fixtures, especially the standard builder ones.

Ugly standard builders ceiling fixture
This is my hated UGLY light fixture!

The only fixtures I ever like are “”mucho dineros” and if you ever sell your home, they usually stay behind. Not good!
I found these light fixtures on Houzz and if you could breed them and they had babies, the outcome might look somewhat like my NEW flush mount ceiling fixture.

conected metal circle ceiling fixtures

DIY flush mount ceiling light from HomeGoods clearance bowl

While this isn’t a revolutionary idea, I still think it’s pretty cool.

Materials needed

  • metal clearance bow with holes
  • Tissue paper
  • mod podge
  • brush

DIY flush mount ceiling light instructions

I could have spray painted the circles in a different color but I liked the white metal and picked some light grey tissue paper for contrast that I already had and mod-podged the paper to the inside of the bowl to give it that transparent look.

By that I mean that I brushed the inside of the bowl with some mod podge. Then added the paper over that layer of mod podge and padded it down.

I let it slightly try because I didn’t want to rip the delicate tissue paper.

And then I went over with some more mod podge with the brush.

mod podge tissue paper inside DIY flush mount ceiling fixture

It took me several attempts to figure out how to hang the somewhat heavier thing. But it’s up and hanging and it’s “purrty”. If you are wondering, I used two small wood blocks that I screwed into the ceiling and then I screwed the shade in place from both sides. Works like a charm. Should I draw up one of those childish pictures to show you what I mean???? Well let me know!

This is what my upstairs hallway looked like and was really happy with it!
What do you think?

hallway view of DIY flush mount ceiling fixture
previous look of the DIY flush mount ceiling fixture
DIY ceiling light made from HomeGoods clearance bowl by Cuckoo4Design

Now years later it looks a bit different but I still love it. The painting got a new frame and I refinished the dresser with a bleached wood treatment.

update how the light looks years later in our hallway
DIY flush mount ceiling light from clearance bowl

Update: Click HERE to see how I hang a DIY flush mount light fixture. I made a macrame flush mount fixture that gets hung up the same way as this one.

Stop by again soon fellow webber “und guten Tag.

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  1. Anonymous says

    September 21, 2012 at 4:06 pm

    Hi, I came over from Miss Mustard Seeds FFF and I love your new ceiling light!
    Awesome job on the dresser and lamps too!

    • Julia Konya says

      September 21, 2012 at 4:59 pm

      Thank you so much!

  2. [email protected] says

    September 21, 2012 at 4:57 pm

    Wow, sooo pretty! I love it and the whole space. Very personalized and funky.

    xo,
    Kelli

    • Julia Konya says

      September 21, 2012 at 5:07 pm

      Thank you so much!

  3. Sarah Ramirez for Keller Williams Realty says

    September 28, 2012 at 12:41 am

    What do I think?? Well, since you asked….I think it is AWESOME, very clever, and if I ever get invited to your house for a party I might try and find a way to fit it into my purse. I love your blog. You are programmed into my “favorites” list…AND YOUR CAT ENCLOSURE HAUNTS MY HUSBAND’S HONEY-DO LIST! He WILL make me/the cat one or I will beg/nag for.ev.er!

    • Julia Konya says

      September 28, 2012 at 10:55 am

      Aww, thanks so much Sarah! You must have very large purses, LOL!

  4. Christina at I Gotta Create! says

    September 28, 2012 at 2:05 am

    Great creative leap!

    <3 Christina at I Gotta Create!
    Wildly Original linky party is open.

    • Julia Konya says

      September 28, 2012 at 10:55 am

      Danke schön!

  5. Taryn @ Design, Dining + Diapers says

    September 28, 2012 at 4:53 am

    What a fun idea and it looks fabulous in the space. Stopping over from Shabby Nest ๐Ÿ™‚

    • Julia Konya says

      September 28, 2012 at 10:56 am

      ๐Ÿ™‚ Thank you ๐Ÿ™‚

  6. Ellora Drinnen says

    September 28, 2012 at 4:50 pm

    This is so pretty and clever and yes, I may need one of those pictures to show how you screwed the shade onto the blocks. I just love this!! I’ve been swooning over those same light fixtures on houzz and this is such a great (and affordable) idea! Thanks for sharing!

    • Julia Konya says

      September 28, 2012 at 5:11 pm

      Hi Ellora!
      Thank you so much! And I might have to post a silly drawing of the mounting contraption ๐Ÿ™‚
      I have a whole stack of projects where I need to draw up an explanation for how I did it.
      Once and for all I have to learn now to take more pictures along the way. I’m just too eager to get it done. But I’m getting better at the picture taking thing.
      Thanks for stopping!

  7. Julia Konya says

    September 28, 2012 at 5:10 pm

    This comment has been removed by the author.

  8. { The Painted Home } says

    October 2, 2012 at 12:12 pm

    genius! looks great!

    • Julia Konya says

      October 2, 2012 at 12:27 pm

      Thanks ๐Ÿ˜‰

  9. Karen Bates says

    October 3, 2012 at 2:23 pm

    Great save! You are just so creative! It is a adorable.

    • Julia Konya says

      October 3, 2012 at 5:45 pm

      Well thank you so much!

  10. Sammy ~ Renew Redo says

    October 3, 2012 at 5:01 pm

    That is a truly amazing and clever idea! Love it.

    Smiles!
    Sammy ~ Renew Redo

    • Julia Konya says

      October 3, 2012 at 5:45 pm

      Danke schön ๐Ÿ˜‰ and thanks!

  11. Judy says

    October 3, 2012 at 9:05 pm

    That is the coolest light fixture. That’s thinking outside of the box.

    • Julia Konya says

      October 3, 2012 at 9:21 pm

      Thank you Judy, I appreciate it!

  12. jacky @ small home love says

    October 4, 2012 at 1:28 pm

    What a great idea! It looks fabulous and I love the fact that you put tissue inside it. Never would have thought of that.

    • Julia Konya says

      October 4, 2012 at 2:01 pm

      Thanks Jacky! The tissue paper works because the bowl is deep enough that the paper won’t get hot when the light is on!

  13. amomwithnails says

    October 14, 2012 at 5:49 pm

    I saw your light fixture on Kate’s “Best of the Blogosphere and am in love! I agree…the light fixture’s I have are hideous, but the ones I heart are way more than I’ll ever spend! I can’t wait to go shopping for a new idea! Thanks for sharing this.
    And the cat enclosure: I would totally do that. We have a screened porch that acts as our “cat house”, but if I didn’t, I’d be outside building away right now.

    • Julia Konya says

      October 14, 2012 at 11:44 pm

      Thanks so much! And I’m glad you like my cat enclosure! Never knew there were so many cat fans out there!
      Thanks for coming over and come again ๐Ÿ˜‰

  14. Vel Criste says

    October 14, 2012 at 11:13 pm

    fabulous!!!! Great idea and thanks for sharing!

    • Julia Konya says

      October 14, 2012 at 11:45 pm

      Thanks for coming to my blog, Vel!

  15. [email protected] says

    October 14, 2012 at 11:58 pm

    How creative of you ! I love it.

    • Julia Konya says

      October 15, 2012 at 12:19 am

      Thank you, Tammy!

  16. Shavonda @AHomeFullOfColor says

    October 15, 2012 at 3:40 am

    How awesome is that! Just saw this over at Centsational Girl and I just love it. Great Job!

    • Julia Konya says

      October 16, 2012 at 12:05 am

      Thank you Shavonda!

  17. Barbara Bussey {The Treasured Home} says

    October 16, 2012 at 12:00 am

    Me too! You win the clever award! We’ve all seen these bowls at the discount design stores…but wouldn’t have thought of your solution! Bravo!
    I hope you’ll check out http://www.theblogsisters.com, if you’re not too busy out-smarting us all!
    Cheers!,
    Barbara

    • Julia Konya says

      October 16, 2012 at 12:06 am

      LOL and thank you! And yes I will come and check out theblogsisters!
      Thanks for stopping by.

  18. Carla Davis says

    October 16, 2012 at 7:13 pm

    What a Great Idea!! I will be trying this one…

    • Julia Konya says

      October 16, 2012 at 7:56 pm

      Thank you Carla!

  19. Jessica @ Decor Adventures says

    October 19, 2012 at 3:29 pm

    Fabulous! I’ve been eyeing our boob light in the foyer wondering what I could do with it. And I was just at HG, I’ll have to be on the lookout for a bowl!

    • Julia Konya says

      October 19, 2012 at 5:40 pm

      Thank you Jessica and good luck with your bowl hunt ๐Ÿ˜‰

  20. Kathy Shea Mormino says

    November 26, 2012 at 1:48 pm

    I would like to invite you to join me at the Clever Chicks Blog Hop this week! http://www.the-chicken-chick.com/2012/11/clever-chicks-blog-hop-10.html

    I hope you can make it!

    ,

    Cheers,

    Kathy Shea Mormino

    The Chicken Chick

    • Julia Konya says

      January 3, 2013 at 11:42 am

      Thanks Kathy!

  21. ant1050 says

    January 3, 2013 at 3:02 am

    It looks great though ๐Ÿ˜‰
    But I still can’t get the way you fixed on the lamp ๐Ÿ™

    • Julia Konya says

      January 3, 2013 at 11:45 am

      Did you see my drawing? I know it’s not that nice, sorry! But I simply screwed 2 wooden blocks to the ceiling on the inside perimeter of the bowl. Then I placed the bowl over the blocks and screwed the bowl into place from the sides…meaning the screws go through the bowl into the blocks.

  22. Chris J says

    January 8, 2013 at 2:12 pm

    That looks so cool. I am going to have to try that in the “library” part of our living room by our front door. If I survive my 10 foot ceilings without falling off the ladder, I will post pics. Again, that is so cool.

    • Julia Konya says

      January 8, 2013 at 8:40 pm

      Thanks so much Chris and good luck with your light fixture!

  23. Atta Girl Amy says

    January 11, 2013 at 9:07 pm

    Love your light fixture and that it was such a bargain! I also love the painting you have hanging above the dresser.

    Did you paint it? Do tell.

    • Julia Konya says

      February 13, 2013 at 8:56 pm

      Hi and thanks, no I didn’t paint the painting. It’s from a German painter that was friends with my great-grandfather. I love it too and it makes me think of my grandmother.

  24. [email protected] says

    February 7, 2013 at 3:34 pm

    Love it!

    • Julia Konya says

      February 13, 2013 at 8:56 pm

      Thank you!

  25. Chaney @ May Richer Fuller Be says

    February 13, 2013 at 8:30 pm

    I love this! I’m heading over to see how you hung it next! (Came over from ECC’s CWTS link up!)

    • Julia Konya says

      February 13, 2013 at 8:57 pm

      Hi Chaney! Thank you so much!

  26. Christina at I Gotta Create! says

    February 26, 2013 at 1:01 am

    Bravo! What a great idea. Clicked over from the Creating with he Stars contest to pin this!

    <3 Christina at I Gotta Create!
    Wildly Original linky party every Wednesday.

    • Julia Konya says

      August 28, 2013 at 3:37 pm

      Thank you!

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  29. Jaclyn Marie says

    June 17, 2013 at 2:15 pm

    I love this! I have a similar bowl!!! Never thought of doing that!! So creative.

    • Julia Konya says

      August 28, 2013 at 3:37 pm

      Thanks!

  30. Samantha says

    August 28, 2013 at 2:34 pm

    This is ridiculously fabulous!!! I LOVE it!

    • Julia Konya says

      August 28, 2013 at 3:37 pm

      Thanks Samantha!

  31. Sarah Cupery says

    August 28, 2013 at 2:50 pm

    So when you need to change the bulb, you just unscrew the bowl from the blocks? How do you ensure that the holes in the blocks don’t get chewed up and loose over time? I seriously love this…I can’t stand the builder grade fixtures in my home, either!

    Sarah

    • Julia Konya says

      August 28, 2013 at 3:36 pm

      Hi Sarah! I hate the builder’s fixtures too. And most flush mount lights at home improvement stores aren’t that pretty either or too expensive. Yes, I do unscrew the light on the blocks but only had to do so once so far. I’m not concerned about the wood wearing out since it would even hold up if I’d just insert a nail or pin.
      Hope that helps.

  32. Mr and Mrs Smith and Co says

    August 28, 2013 at 3:16 pm

    I love the look. My only concern is that it is a fire hazard with the paper and glue so close to the hot bulb…. Or is it not as close as I think it is?

    • Julia Konya says

      August 28, 2013 at 3:34 pm

      I was concerned about that too but the bowl is actually so huge that the paper doesn’t even get warm. So no worries there!

  33. Hyacinth Agnes says

    September 26, 2013 at 9:31 am

    I’ve learned so a great deal over the internet in this years. The vast majority of my expertise I credit to reading through terrific blogs like yours. Appreciate it!

  34. Angie says

    November 20, 2013 at 3:59 pm

    you are one clever person.

    • Julia Konya says

      November 21, 2013 at 3:07 am

      Thanks so much Angie

  35. Melinda @ love melinda says

    January 20, 2014 at 3:08 am

    This is so great! What an upgrade from builder’s boring!

    • Julia Konya says

      January 20, 2014 at 3:18 am

      Thanks so much Melinda

  36. Lora says

    March 16, 2014 at 7:30 pm

    This is an old post so I hope you get this comment! How did you take the original fixture down? I have the same one and I can’t figure out how to take it off to change the bulbs. I googled “I can’t take off my light fixture”and found your blog!

  37. seasidestudio says

    March 24, 2014 at 12:09 pm

    Love it! Just be careful you don’t put paper too close to a hot bulb.

  38. Vanessa Rivera says

    April 30, 2014 at 5:09 pm

    You have done so great! I cant wait to try it! but i guess im one of those that do need a child drawing to understand how the bowl is attached.

    • Julia Konya says

      May 1, 2014 at 10:44 am

      Thank you Vanessa

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