Budget-Friendly Lighting Tips and Ideas

There are many light fixtures out there that I loathe – some are glass, some are brass and most date from the 1980s and ’90s. And while they all make me twitch, there is one that rises above the rest in ugliness…

THE BOOBY LIGHT

Now, you might think that I’m being dramatic, and I am, but I hate this light with a passion for THREE good reasons…

1. It looks like a boob (hmmm, normally something like this would amuse me to no end…)

2. Many of these fixtures hold one 60w bulb

3. It’s often put in areas that desperately need good lighting: entryways, hallways and bedrooms

Have I convinced you yet? I hope so.

If this were an expensive fix I’d understand why you might not rush out and change it. However, in the Wild World of Light Fixtures, these lights are the least expensive to update!

1. Flushmount Fixture with 3 Clips

They might not be any screamin’ glory style-wise, but they are reasonably attractive and VERY affordable!

You can get them at almost any lighting supplier, but here are a few to check out HERE / HERE.

For larger rooms such as bedrooms, laundry rooms and even living rooms, get the ones that hold three, 60w bulbs (HERE) – the more the merrier when it comes to light!

Now, let’s look at a few more lighting ideas…

2.  Decorative Flush & Semi-Flush Mount Light Fixtures

The sky’s the limit with this style of light fixture and it’s a great way to add personality and style to any room in your home!

SEE ALL OF THE ABOVE PRODUCTS HERE

And yes, I do realize that a few of those have nipples (like the booby light) and rather large ones at that. However, the classiness of the fixture itself makes up for that little detail (and we all know how classy I am by now…)

Read more: 6 Budget-Friendly Home Update Ideas

3. Chandelier or Pendant Lights

If you’re more in the mood for something bigger, here are some gorgeous options…

SEE ALL OF THE ABOVE PRODUCTS HERE

And don’t forget, if you have a hanging light fixture, make sure it’s hanging at THE RIGHT HEIGHT!

4. Traditional Pendant, Island-Style Light Fixtures

COMING SOON!

To sum it all up (without having to do too much math), you can change your ugly ole booby light without breaking open the kid’s piggy bank, and the type of labour required should be manageable for yourself or even the most un-handy hubby. At the worst, it should take an electrician less than an hour to change one of these bad boys out.

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Originally written in 2015, awesomely updated in 2020