13 Best DIY Ideas to Makeover Lamps and Lampshades
As much as we love lamps for decorating our homes, sometimes new lamps are very expensive. A great alternative is to find a lamp and alter it to fit our style and needs. Here are 13 best DIY ideas to makeover lamps and lampshades. Once again, I learned so much by researching Pinterest and Google. There are more ideas to makeover lamps and lampshades than I imagined. I am certain that you will find these lamp makeover ideas helpful, too.
The Basics of Lamps and Lampshades
Lamps are about the base and the lampshade. Lampshades may also need a makeover or update. Shades are like the icing on the cake; they provide color, pattern, or texture. They can also be a fun addition to the lamp’s style.
A Sad Happy Lamp Story
In my last Bluesky Browsing, I shared about the pair of lamps that I found at a local antique mall. The lamps had a classic, but slightly modern style. They were tall – our living room has a 20-foot ceiling, so we need tall lamps! – with a touch of gold at the base. The shape of the base was rectangular, as was the shade. And best of all, they were blue!
Where to Find Lamps and Shades to Makeover
If you need a new lamp but don’t want to pay a premium price or you love the idea of saving and reusing vintage lamps, then you need to know where to find them:
- flea market
- thrift stores
- consignment stores
- antique malls
- garage sales
- estate sales
- big box stores
- Next Door
- Facebook Marketplace
What to Look for in a Lamp to Makeover
Before you buy a lamp to makeover, think about what type of lamp you need:
- where will the lamp go in your home? (living room, bedroom, entry)
- what type of lamp do you need? (a reading lamp, an accent or table lamp, a floor lamp)
- what size (height, diameter) lamp do you need?
- what style of lamp do you like?
TIP: Once you find a lamp you like and is a good candidate for a makeover, it’s a good idea to be sure that the lamp works! Also, be sure that the price of the lamp is worth the time and supplies necessary to makeover the lamp. Will it need a new lampshade or a new cord? Will you want to add a new base or a new harp?
13 DIY Lamp Makeover Ideas
1. Thrift Market Lamp Makeover
Linda of The Home I Create took these thrift market lamps and transformed them into stunning entry lamps with a modern look. See her step-by-step tutorial.
2. Lamp DIY From Brass to Paint
You have to see what this pretty table lamp looked like before The Happy Farmhouse gave it the makeover it deserved. Read how chalk paint took it from a garish brass to a pretty soft color.
3. Anthropologie-Inspired DIY Lamp
If you love the look of Anthropologie, then you will love how Anam of Delicious and DIY created this interesting lamp and shade. It definitely makes a statement piece. Follow her instructions to get a similar look.
4. Recycled DIY Painted Table Lamp
Ashlea of Mamas Dance found a lamp that definitely needed an update. It became the perfect lamp for a farmhouse-style table.
5. Lamp Makeover with Gift Wrap
Have you ever thought about using gift wrap as a material to update a lamp? Sonya of At Home with the Barkers used paint and gift wrap to create a modern stripe lamp design.
6. Chinoiserie Lamp Makeover
Here’s one of my own lamp makeover projects. It’s also my favorite. I used decoupage and paint to transform an old lamp into an accent lamp that fit my favorite color and design style. Follow my tutorial on Bluesky at Home to create your own pretty lamp.
7. Ugly Lamps to Concrete Beauties
Wow! What an amazing makeover from Jenna of Jenna Sue Designs. She used concrete to create a modern lamp for any home decor environment.
8. How to Paint a Ceramic Lamp Any Color
My friend Tracey of Porch Daydreaming is a paint expert. In this tutorial, she reveals how to paint a ceramic lamp to get perfect results. You’ll want to try making over a ceramic lamp for your home.
9. Floor Lamp Gets a Makeover from Top to Bottom
Serena of Thrift Diving is an expert of DIY. See how she transformed an ugly floor lamp and lampshade into one you would be proud to have in your home.
10. Pleated Lampshade DIY
A pleated shade adds color, pattern, and texture. Follow this great lampshade makeover method from Made by Mollies Mom and you’ll want to make one, too.
11. DIY Twine Lampshade Update
If you want a rustic, natural look for a lamp, then this twine lampshade makeover is for you. I’ve used twine to wrap a basket and glass vases but never thought about wrapping a lampshade. Follow Kim of Sand and Sisel’s idea to makeover your own lamp.
12. How to Change the Color of a Lampshade with Fabric
After making my chinoiserie lamp, I decided to add fabric and trim to the existing beige lampshade for a better complement to the lamp. See how easy it is to cover a lampshade with fabric.
13. DIY Sweater-Covered Lamp Shade
This lampshade makeover is so unique and creative. Have a sweater you don’t need anymore? Try this approach from Manuela of A Cultivated Nest.
Conclusion
I hope you found these 13 DIY lamp makeover ideas helpful. You can definitely find a lamp and transform it into a beautiful piece that fits your style and needs. Don’t forget to PIN this post and visit each selection to get more details.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main idea of the post?
The post is about 13 DIY ideas to makeover lamps and lampshades.
Where can I find lamps to makeover?
You can find lamps to makeover at flea markets, thrift stores, consignment stores, antique malls, garage sales, estate sales, big box stores, Next Door, and Facebook Marketplace.
What should I consider before buying a lamp to makeover?
You should consider where the lamp will go, what type of lamp you need, the size, and the style.
Can I use any material to update a lampshade?
Yes, you can use various materials such as paint, gift wrap, decoupage, fabric, twine, or even a sweater to update a lampshade.
Are there any tutorials available for the DIY lamp makeover ideas?
Yes, the post provides links to tutorials for each of the 13 DIY lamp makeover ideas.
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