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Cheaper lamp alternative

4 years ago

Really like this, lamp but with other things still to purchase the price tag seems a little high for a dressing table lamp. Any suggestions where I might get something similar for a lower price?

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Jules Mc
Original Author

3 years ago

Look what I found! Bargain!! Arrived yesterday and a much better height (was about to go with my first choice but realised it was a little too tall for what I wanted). I'm going to spray paint the bottom and although I've seen you can spray glass for a milk glass effect, I'm going to see how I like the smoke glass first! Thanks for all your help. Your alternative suggestions inspired me to keep looking!

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Jules Mc
Original Author
4 years ago
This is my mood board so far for my box room
Jules Mc
Original Author
4 years ago
Anyone?? Found this on Very website but not sure it comes close to my first choice??
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minnie101
4 years ago
Hi Jules. I had a look yesterday but the only one I found similar was x times the price! If this is a make up light I would just think about how much light it emits ( and bulb type) plus the height of the lamp (think it's meant to be eye level?!). Not very helpful I know!
arc3d
4 years ago
Same as minnie. Had a look when you first put up the post. Alternatives were all more expensive!

You could DIY one if you're handy. Buy a cheap globe light then you could make the cone out of concrete using a straw to leave a tube through the middle, sand it down and spray it with metal paint, then finally feed the cable through the cone and glue the globe to the top.
nmlondon
4 years ago
Something like those lamps, on Made.com, perhaps? I have the marble oneMind, there is a delivery charge. The last (silver) one is from the antique shop in Kingston, but of course the shops are closed now.
Jules Mc
Original Author
4 years ago
Many thanks for your replies. I did think perhaps some of the alternatives might be more pricy and the one from Very does look a bit naff. Think I might be better paying the extra.

To be honest Minnie it's not really as a make
up light as I'll have good overhead lighting - and to be fair I'm at an age now that a little more shadow is probably preferable and kinder 🤦‍♀️

arc- I did wonder about attempting a DIY concrete job and the fact that you've suggested it makes me think it's worth a try.

NM London, thanks for those, suggestions. I hadn't seen that marble one on Made and I really like it. I'm going to add it to my mood board and 'live with it' for a bit, like I have the other one. Maybe until the actual shops open again and I make my mind up 😂

Thanks all, really helpful.
Sonia
4 years ago
Jules why not wait for the summer sales - it may be discounted if the company is still going by then........
arc3d
4 years ago
Hmm. Or wait for their closing down sale!
Jules Mc
Original Author
4 years ago
Thanks Sonia, that's a good, idea, especially seeing it's not essential. I'm just enjoying picking items for what will be a dressing room for me.

As it turns out it's a lot less work than actually getting off my behind and starting the decorating. Only had the wallpaper for about a year!
Betty Homes
4 years ago
Slightly cheaper option from H&M
Betty Homes
4 years ago
I think someone else has mentioned Made.com, but here is a pic
Jules Mc
Original Author
4 years ago
Thanks Betty. Not keen on the H&M one but I do like the Made one. Can't help seeing it as a person bowing their head though 😂 maybe just the angle in this photo.
Jules Mc
Original Author
4 years ago
Not so much with the marble one NM London posted though. 🤔

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