Buying new light fixtures is tricky — not only can they be expensive, but it's often hard to find one that matches the style and decor of your home.
Instead of settling for something that's less than perfect, why not give your existing light fixture a DIY makeover? You'll save a ton of money, and you'll end up with a light fixture that you love!
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1. DIY capiz shade (h/t Heathered Nest)
This is such a clever way to cover up the dreaded "boob lights" on your ceiling! If you can find a capiz shade at a thrift store, this project will only take a few minutes.
This is such a clever way to cover up the dreaded "boob lights" on your ceiling! If you can find a capiz shade at a thrift store, this project will only take a few minutes.
2. Re-painted brassy chandelier (h/t Unskinny Boppy)
If you have an old, brassy chandelier that you can't stand, you'll be amazed by how much better it looks with a fresh coat of paint! This is another super easy makeover that won't cost less than a few dollars.
If you have an old, brassy chandelier that you can't stand, you'll be amazed by how much better it looks with a fresh coat of paint! This is another super easy makeover that won't cost less than a few dollars.
3. Monogrammed outdoor pendant light (h/t Sugar Bee Crafts)
Don't you think this monogrammed pendant light would look so good outside on the patio? The blogger made hers by drilling holes into an old galvanized funnel.
Don't you think this monogrammed pendant light would look so good outside on the patio? The blogger made hers by drilling holes into an old galvanized funnel.
4. Easy lampshade ribbon trim (h/t Erin Spain)
If you have very little time and effort to dedicate to sprucing up your light fixtures, this is the solution for you. It doesn't get much easier than this!
If you have very little time and effort to dedicate to sprucing up your light fixtures, this is the solution for you. It doesn't get much easier than this!
5. Transform a lampshade with decoupage
This lampshade project fabulously elevates a plain white or cream shade by using, of all things, humble paper napkins. An endless array of napkins available in stores means that you can pick images that speak to you and colors that work well within the space your lamp will occupy. Get the full tutorial here.
This lampshade project fabulously elevates a plain white or cream shade by using, of all things, humble paper napkins. An endless array of napkins available in stores means that you can pick images that speak to you and colors that work well within the space your lamp will occupy. Get the full tutorial here.
6. Wood crate sconce
Lighting is a simple way to add warmth and coziness to any room. Made from a wood crate, this sconce DIY project not only adds lighting to a space, but it also adds rustic and industrial charm. Get the full tutorial here.
Lighting is a simple way to add warmth and coziness to any room. Made from a wood crate, this sconce DIY project not only adds lighting to a space, but it also adds rustic and industrial charm. Get the full tutorial here.
7. Mason jar light fixture (h/t Two It Yourself)
I'll always love mason jars, and this cute mason jar light fixture is such a clever way to use them. It looks great, and it cost the blogger less than $4 to make!
I'll always love mason jars, and this cute mason jar light fixture is such a clever way to use them. It looks great, and it cost the blogger less than $4 to make!
8. Boho fringe chandelier (h/t Jungalow)
How fun is this boho fringe chandelier? I love the neutral beige and gold, but I also think it would look really pretty if you used colored fringe to make an ombre chandelier.
How fun is this boho fringe chandelier? I love the neutral beige and gold, but I also think it would look really pretty if you used colored fringe to make an ombre chandelier.
9. Fabric-covered drum lamp shade (h/t While They Snooze)
Can you believe this awesome fabric-covered lamp shade only cost $6 to make? I love how versatile and easily customizable this project is — you can use whatever fabric matches your home decor!
Can you believe this awesome fabric-covered lamp shade only cost $6 to make? I love how versatile and easily customizable this project is — you can use whatever fabric matches your home decor!
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