Here at the Home Know-It-All we love a good do-it-yourself project. But wouldn't you know it, we've failed to talk about a hands-on decorating idea in quite some time. So to get our juices flowing—and, hopefully, yours too—I've compiled a list of cool DIY lamp concepts. Trust me, there are a few bright ideas in this group—literally.
Mason Jar Pendant Lights
Design*Sponge never fails when it comes to great DIY projects, and this mason jar idea is one of my favorites. All you need: mason jars, a hanging light kit, and a ceiling light plate. Simply drill a hole in the lid of the jar, thread the cords through, and then thread it through your ceiling light plate. (You'll probably want to call an electrician to install the lights though. Electricity isn't the most fun thing to mess with.)
Thread Tea Lights
Here's an especially affordable—not to mention awesome—project. Wrap a piece of thread around a plastic-covered cardboard container, lather on fabric stiffener, and let it dry. You've got a funky lampshade that could work for almost any lamp style. The example shown may be for small tea lights, but you could follow the same steps to make a pendant light or even a table lamp. The possibilities are endless.
Super Cool Cup Lamps
These snazzy little lamps would look fantastic on a home bar, mantel, or side table. With just a few supplies—old plastic cups, conduit hangers, and a lamp kit—this project is easy on the pocketbook and easy on the eyes.
Rope Light Pendant Light
DIY lighting doesn't get any easier than this. Plug a rope light into an extension cord and begin winding it like a ball of yarn. Hang it from a ceiling hook and you've got a nifty pendant light. You can always count on those ReadyMade folks to come up with great DIY projects.
Any more brilliant ideas? Send 'em my way!
Until next time,
The Home Know-It-All
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