OK ... thanks, that explains it.
I really liked BOTH of the last two photos but they were so different that they confused me - so I couldn't tell what was the starting point and what was the final result.
I think having the fixture MATCH the ceiling color is an important part of making the fixture look impressive and elegant. Since it is on the standard white ceiling than having it painted white is the right choice ... the black on a white ceiling wouldn't look as good (I don't think) ... so painting it white was a smart move on your part.
IF you ever find a similar fixture and have a room at your place that is a sort of nighttime entertainment room (minibar and that kind of thing) then painting the ceiling black and making the fixture black would look really cool in that kind of a setting I think. That's what I was thinking you had done from the photo you posted where the light was ON and the camera exposure was 'OFF'.
OH & ... the thing about removing the yellow on the inside of the frosted glass shade ... it might make the end result look a bit more upscale and modern BUT it would also make the decorative fixture surrounding it POP less because the white would be more similar in color to the frosted glass shade. SEEING the decorative fixture surrounding it is an imprtant part of its appeal. You might not have liked that change as much as you think you would have and there is probably no way to get it back to the old look if you decided you like that look better (after removing the yellow). So assume this is better ... even if it might not be ... it looks great and whatever change removing the yellow might make it probably isn't enough to bother with if both of you do not agree on it.
OH ...
... where did you buy the appliance paint ... I want to paint my mom's favorite oven top that has some holes in it (and try to repair the small holes first) ... It is a golden color with black accents ... I assume the gold is probably no longer being made but maybe I can paint the top black to match the accents. Mom passed away last month ... she loved that oven and never let us buy her another one. I want to see if I can get it looking a little better (she hid the holes with a set of two decorative ceramic spoons and a hot plate so as long as you didn't move those you didn't know anything was wrong with it
).
I think a black top might make the oven look a little less dated (its from -my guess- the late 70 or early 80s) but still retain enough of its original flavor that it reminds me of my mom (because most of the gold will still be there). She was a pretty great cook so you don't take away a cooks favorite stove even if it is in need of repair ... Willie Nelson never got rid of his favorite guitar even though it had a massive hole in it
Maybe I'll repair it and maybe I'll just keep the decorative ceramic spoons and hot plate hiding the imperfections ... but I want to see what's involved in repairing it and mull it over in my head.
HAS ANYONE EVER REPAIRED A STOVE TOP???
Well... anyway ... great job on the light Jay2TheRescue.
