If you have an old lamp and want to know how to renovate it, then this tutorial from aprudentlife.com is for you! Let’s get started. Before painting, remove the shade and tape off the electrical parts of the lamp. Paint the base and cover it with a clear lacquer spray to make it shine. Next...
Cute DIY Ombre Hexagon Lampshade
Ombre pieces are in trend, everyone’s buying or making ombre furniture, painting walls and various items. Let’s make this ombre lamp, you’ll need a ruler, fabric paints, white spray paint, scissors, a sponge, yarn, hot glue, BBQ sticks and pliers. Define the measures of chopsticks for the lower hexagon and cut them accordingly using the...
Architectural Wooden DIY Tapered-X Lamp
Remember we’ve just told you of an X leg table? Such a lamp looks no less original and cozy! Have a look at this tutorial from pneumaticaddict.com and prepare a miter saw, a table saw, an oscillating multi-tool or small hand saw, a pneumatic brad nailer, 1″ finish nails, a speed square, wood glue and...
Beach Inspiration: 8 Simple DIY Driftwood Lamps
Driftwood is awesome for crafting: it’s easy to find, you don’t need to pay for it and as it’s wood, you can use it for many items, from wall arts to furniture. Today’s roundup is dedicated to driftwood lamps, which will easily bring beach and coastal chic to any interior. Basically, you’ll need some lamp...
Unique DIY Fringed Lampshade With Gemstones
Gemstones aren’t just for jewelry, they can be used for cool home décor, have a look at this lampshade from craftingfingers.co.uk. The supplies are 1mm cord, gemstones, washi or masking tape, scissors and a surface to secure base cord. To start, measure the circumference of your lampshade by wrapping the cord around it once. Add...
DIY Minimal Wooden Frame Pendant Lamp
Need a cool pendant lamp? There’s an idea from ohohblog.com – a frame pendant lamp to make! You’ll need 4 wooden pieces. Cut the pieces at 45 angle, two pieces at 8′ length and 2 at 13′ length. Drill a hole in the center of the top piece. You must be able to pass the...
11 Sweet DIY Shabby Chic Lamps And Lights
A shabby chic lamp is a must for many interiors, from vintage to glam and girlish ones, and they are so easy to make that you’ll be surprised. A rosette lamp or lampshade is a cool shabby chic-inspired idea that is quick and simple to realize: take some paper or fabric roses and attach them...
How To Spruce Up A Usual Pendant Lamp
Let’s make a usual and boring lamp original with this simple tutorial from frkhansen.dk! You’ll need a simple pendant lamp in the desired size, spray paint, wooden blocks and wooden beads, paint in different colors. The first step is to spray paint the metal parts of the lamp. You can first use primer and then...
DIY Industrial Lantern From Metal Clamps
This is a super easy and relatively inexpensive project to add some mood lighting to a porch or outdoor space, thanks to babybugjournals.com. The supplies are 6″ metal clamps, 4″ duct cap, S-Hooks, 4′ section of chain link, candles. Take 3 metal clamps and do your best to fit them together into a circle shape....
Citrus Glow: DIY Orange Rind Luminaries
Orange rind luminaries make beautiful handmade table toppers. Their natural glow and subtle scent create a festive mood as the sun dips down. To make them you’ll need oranges, a sharp knife, a spoon, 1-2″ cookie cutter, a carving tool and tea lights. Using a sharp knife, cut your orange into half at the two-thirds...