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June 23, 2014

IKEA Hack: Faux Antique Finish Pharmacy Lamps

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Remember last month when I revealed big updates to our master bedroom? Well, I have one last tutorial for you from the space! As usual, I’m always trying to repurpose what I have so instead of getting new bedside lamps I recycled the gold ones from phase 1 of the master bedroom update.

Today, I’m sharing some tips and tricks on how I gave these Pharmacy Style IKEA Lamps Faux Antique Finish in just three steps!

Give a basic lamp a Faux Antique Finish in just 3 steps! via @tarynatddd

Faux Antique Finish in 3 steps! #Ikeahack

I love the look of the Antique Pharmacy Lamps but they can often come with a high price tag. I found these lamps at IKEA for just $29.99 each.

Now, ready for the easiest tutorial on how to get a Faux Antiqued look?

Supply List:

– Gold Metallic Spray Paint

– Black Flat Spray Paint

– 120 Grit Sand Paper

– ScotchBlue Painter’s Tape



Valspar Gold Metallic Spray Paint

Step 1: Tape off the cord and give the lamp a coat of Valspar Gold Metallic Paint.

Note: Normally when spray painting metal, I would use a spray primer first to help the adhesion.  But in this case I didn’t use a primer because I was going to distress it anyway.

Valspar Black Spray Paint

Step 2: After allowing it to dry, spray a coat of  Valspar Black Flat spray paint.

Distressing for Faux Antique Finish

Faux Antique Finish

Step 3: Using 120 grit sand paper, gently rub the surface to remove some of the paint. To give it a natural look I focused on the edges and areas that would have the most use.

Easily give your side table a rustic look using ScotchBlue Tape, a wood slab and stain!

And that’s it! It’s amazing what a little paint can do. The new look is perfect for our new bedroom.

You can also find the tutorial for the nightstand top here and more on our master bedroom here.

Note: I originally shared this post on Tatertots and Jello. 

 

 

About Taryn Whiteaker

Hi! I’m Taryn! The voice behind Taryn Whiteaker Designs. I launched this brand over 11 years ago when I became a stay-at-home mom. What started as a small craft and mom blog eventually grew into a full time design and DIY site. My goal has always been to inspire others (especially women!) with design ideas, DIY tutorials, entertaining ideas and give you the tools you need to complete them yourself!

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  1. tara says

    June 28, 2014 at 8:29 pm

    ok, officially in love with your style!! I love these lamps and I too am a lover of re-purposing what I have that I may be totally in love with anymore. excited to follow you, can’t wait to find more projects of yours!!

    xoxo
    tara

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  2. Jennifer says

    June 28, 2016 at 9:01 am

    Instead of gold metallic can you use silver metallic? The accessories in my room are silver. I love these lamps :)

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    • Taryn Whiteaker says

      June 28, 2016 at 3:12 pm

      Yes you definitely could! You would just see the silver show through instead of the gold :)

      Reply

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