New Master Bedroom Closet Light
After working on some projects for my master bedroom closet, including my laundry sorter and shoe organizer I decided it was finally time to replace the light fixture. 
When I redid the electrical when gutting the main section of the house I had to purchase a ton of new light fixtures quickly. In cases where I just couldn't find anything I liked in my price range I ended up just getting a super cheap fixture from Lowes as a placeholder to pass my electrical inspection. In my closet I had a little light fixture that was only $10. While it was perfectly respectable for its purpose, I decided it was finally time to find something a little prettier.
Nice looking flush mount or semi flush mount fixtures can be really tough to find. Also, since my house is originally from the 1800s I like to have my fixtures look classic and not too modern. Add into the mix that I didn't want to spend a ton of money and it seemed like finding the right light was going to be a needle in a haystack type of problem.
Off and on I would poke around a bunch of different lighting websites looking for something that fit. Then one day I found a semi flush up light from Progress Lighting's New Bedford collection on LightingDirect.com. The fixture looked classic and the price was great, too. With a discount code I got it for under $30. The only thing I was hesitant about was the glass shade which looked a little modern. I figured that for the price it was worth the gamble and decided to go ahead and buy it.
After the new fixture arrived, replacing it was easy. I simply switched off the breaker on my house's electrical panel for the closet, removed the old fixture and disconnected the old wires, reconnected the new wires and attached the new fixture. Each fixture is different but the same basics usually apply: black wires connect to each other, white wires connect to each other and the grounding wire connects to a grounding screw on the grounding bar.
I really like the new fixture, but I was right about the glass shade not being my look. The frosted seed glass really looks modern so I am on the lookout for a vintage shade on eBay that I can replace it with. I'd like to get something with a milk glass look like my hall light shades or my bathroom light shades. I do think even with the current shade this is a big improvement toward making the closet look nicer, plus I can put in a higher wattage bulb making the closet brighter.
Next up in my closet I need to paint the trim and maybe put some color on the walls. I also want to build some crates for the shelves so that I will actually be able to use and organize them.
Have you been doing any closet organizing or upgrading? Do you have a lot of closet space or do you have to be creative to use what you have?
Sunday, November 4, 2012 at 5:54PM | Posted by Lisa | 4 Comments | Share Article | Email Article | Print Article 
Reader Comments (4)
Hello Lisa,
It has been interesting to peruse through your blog. I had intended to become an engineer in college. I was not able to do that, but I've always enjoyed fixing things myself (if I could.) So, as I see some of the restorations to your home I'm understanding a bit of myself. I've often said to my husband that if I could take an affordable course in car mechanics, I would. I'd fix the car myself ;-) Ha! All this to say, that I'm seeing that my interest in engineering as a younger woman has followed me all of my life. Thank you for sharing your adventures as you endeavor to remodel your home. It inspires me to get out the repair books and do some things around here...myself. ;-)
Laura- Thank you for such a thoughtful post! I have always been the same way, building things and tinkering with things as a child. There is something nice about doing something with your own two hands, don't you think? There have been plenty of times when I have been overwhelmed and discouraged, but I keep plugging away at things and I think the end result will be worth it. Anyway, it really makes my day to hear that I've inspired you to do some fixing up yourself. Thank you!
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