I bought a lamp for my family room at the thrift store ages ago. I stuck the ugly thing on the side table, thinking I would do a fabulous makeover on it within a few days. Yah right. It’s been sitting there for m0nths, mocking me every time I walk past it.
I’ve decided it’s time to change my ugly duckling lamp into something beautiful. I want something a little less time consuming than my flower lamp shade in the living room. It’s gorgeous, but it took me ages to complete.
I turned to the internet and Pinterest for some inspiration. Hmm, I’m not sure if it was helpful or harmful. I found so many pretty lamp makeovers that now I’m having a hard time deciding how I want to finish my lamp!
Check out all of these lovely DIY Lamp Makeovers:
Love Letter Lamp from The Shabby Creek Cottage
Frilly Ruffle Lamp from Crafty Texas Girls
Twine Wrapped Lamp shade from A Night Owl
Flower Lamp Shade by Creations by Kara
Paint Chip Strip Lampshadefrom Too Much Time on My Hands
Paint Chip Lamp Shade from Pretty Handy Girl
Sisal Lampshade from Naptime Decorator
DIY Monogram Lampshade from Silhouette
Rosette Covered Lamp Shade from The Idea Room
Tutu Lamp Shade from Apothecary Home
Anthro Inspired Ruffle Lamp from The Pinto Pony
Fabric Covered Lampshade from Six Sisters’ Stuff
Painted Lampshade from Crafty Nest
Scrap Wood Lamp with Hand-painted Shade from Not Just a Housewife
Ruffle Fabric Lampshade from A Girl and Glue Gun
Shabby Chic Lamp from Honeybear Lane
Stenciled Damask Lampshade from Tatertots and Jello
Ombre Yarn Lampshade from Vintage Revivals
Coffee Filter Lampshade from The Three Little Birdies
Fancy Fabric Lamp Shade from DIY Show Off
Simple Stenciled Lamp Shade from Bon Temps Beignet
Ribbon Lamp Shade from Make It and Love It
Which one is your favorite?
It’s a tough decision, isn’t it?
Hopefully I can narrow something down soon.
Hope you all have a fabulous week! 🙂
These are all super creative! I really liked the twine wrapped shade. I think in the right room, that can really pull a design together. Thanks for sharing.
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I made the coolest shade that goes for the same effect as a “tiffany” shade but you use lampshells.
get any lampshade with a color that is compatible with the shell look. Get a small craft exacto blade with handle. Place any kind of shell against the lamp and eye ball the size and shape ot the outlne. Make the overall cut a 1/4″ LESS than actual outline size. Glue gum shell to opening. Continue until it is covered enough to your liking. They are fabulous. You can embellish the lamp base with shell accents as well.
karen
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Sounds beautiful Karen!
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Ohh I love the No. 302 and the fabric covered shade!! They are both super adorable!! I totally am on the hunt for new shades for my house! I will definitely be giving one of these a try soon!! Thanks for putting all of these great ideas into one place! I’m pinning it to remember!! 🙂
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Thanks Stephanie! I’d love to see your lampshade/s when you are finished! 🙂
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Re cloth lampshades – I find it’s easier to cut the fabric after it’s applied to the shade. Also – for outdoor shades just modge podge them or spray a poly finish. Make sure to drill two holes through either side of the base as well as through the table to match. Run wires through base and table an secure. They will not blw over in wind!
Karen
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OI KARA,SEU BLOG SER MUITO BONITO.O QUE ACHAR DE COLOCAR UM TRADUTOR PARA LER OS SEU POST?? BOA SEMANA.VALÉRIA.(BRASIL).
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Hi Kara, wow, what a lot of great ideas you’ve rounded up! I love the simplicity of the stenciled lampshade from Bon Temps Beignet, but I also like the Anthro Inspired Ruffle Lamp from the Pinto Pony. Can’t wait to see what you come up with for yours. Thanks again for stopping by, I’m so glad to have found your blog!
Debbie
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Thanks Debbie! I’m itching to get it done, but I have so many things going on right now I just can’t fit it in. Sigh. Hopefully soon!
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Thanks so much for sharing my lampshade, Kara! I am loving that cool number from Not Just a Housewife!
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I know, that lamp is awesome! Stacy totally rocks with power tools!
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